The Los Angeles Lakers and guard Bronny James took on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night in their fourth game in Las Vegas NBA Summer League. The former USC T

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The Los Angeles Lakers will acquire an elite perimeter defender in Marcus Smart. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Saturday that Smart intends to sign with the Lakers after finalizing a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards.

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.

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In a move first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday, Los Angeles waived the guard in an effort to clear financial space to add Marcus Smart. Milton's $3 million contract for the 2025-26 campaign was set to become fully guaranteed on Sunday had the Purple and Gold not moved on from him.

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.

Boston Celtics take on Los Angeles Lakers in a 2025 Las Vegas Summer League. Find out here all the details on when, where, and how to catch this game live in the USA.