Former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart inked a two-year deal with the rival Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. After spending nine seasons with the Celtics, Smart

With that in mind, Los Angeles has now been linked as a possible trade suitor for a two-time All-Star guard. According to NBA reporter Grant Afseth of Fastbreak Journal, the Lakers are viewed as a potential trade suitor for Portland Trail Blazers veteran guard Jrue Holiday if they decide to shop him in trade discussions.

Gonzalez, who never played with Doncic but played for Real Madrid from 2022 to 2025 before he joined Boston, revealed that Doncic was who he was looking forward to playing against when he starts his NBA career in the fall, in an interview posted by the Celtics’ official X account.

Explore Bill Simmons' passionate response to the Celtics' former star Marcus Smart signing with the Lakers this offseason.

Boston enters at 2-1 while Los Angeles sits at 1-2 ahead of Thursday's 9 p.m. ET matchup on ESPN from Las Vegas.

Former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN.