Another stumbling block the Celtics could face is Smart’s $21.5 million salary. Yes, he’s on an expiring contract, but it’s been clear by Boston’s recent moves that they don’t want to be ...

The 2025 NBA offseason has seen the Boston Celtics endure a considerable talent drain at multiple positions. The loss of Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet and potentially Al Horford has left the ...

Marcus smart sucks at basketball," another declared. "He can't play anymore, terrible idea," one fan decreed. Since the Celtics traded him, Smart has played 54 games total over the last two seasons.

The Celtics are currently $15 million above the luxury tax threshold. Offloading Simons’ $27.7 million expiring salary could open up the $14.1 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception.

If James winds up remaining in Los Angeles for the 2025-26 season, Smart won’t be the first former fan favorite Celtics guard he’s played with during his Lakers tenure.

The Celtics went 12-4 in the 16 games Kornet started last season. He averaged 10.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.8 blocks as a starter.

One Boston Celtics alum has come up recently after Damian Lillard re-joined the Portland Trail Blazers.