According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, a former Boston Celtics Defensive Player of the Year and fan favorite guard, plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers.

Former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and now looks to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown regrets never meeting Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant before his passing.

After a relatively quiet offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers intend to sign Marcus Smart to a multi-year deal once he clears waivers.

A Lakers team featuring tremendous offensive talents in LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves, Smart provides a nice contrast to that group with his defensive intensity. While Smart was last named to an All-Defensive team in 2022, he still brings it on that end-of-the-floor, even though he may have lost a step.

For the third time in the last three years and the second time in 2025, veteran point guard Marcus Smart will be finding a new home.

League Celtics took their record to 3-1 in Las Vegas with a 87-78 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, July 17. Baylor Scheierman's struggles from the field continued, as he went 2-of-14 for a field goal percentage of 14.

Amidst Jayson Tatum's anticipated absence in the 2025-26 season, the Boston Celtics are reportedly considering a bold move: pursuing LeBron James. General Manager Brad Stevens is exploring options to fill the void,