Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart discussed the unique experience of playing on both sides of the rivalry with the Celtics.

Back-to-backs in the NBA can be tricky. With fatigue an even more significant factor than usual, it isn’t always clear the type of energy or focus a team will come with when playing on consecutive days.

Lakers guard Marcus Smart spoke about what it takes to get players to buy into their roles for a successful team.

Marcus Smart is listed as questionable with back spasms before tonight’s Lakers–Mavericks game. His defense and experience matter, and his availability could shape how the Lakers manage their guard rotation. The Lakers shared a new injury update ahead ...

Of the eight teammates that Marcus Smart has played more than 70 minutes with this season, the Lakers have outscored their opponents with five of them (Ayton, Doncic, Hachimura, Vanderbilt, Reaves) Asked Smart about how a player might observe how they play within lineup combos pic.twitter.com/T0GzS8v0ZD

Why veteran Marcus Smart says the 2025-26 Lakers haven't peaked despite it being this deep in the regular season.

Jaylen Brown continues to turn heads throughout this entire season, with LeBron James even believing he should be part of the MVP race. The Celtics have been one of the best teams in the NBA, and Brown has been their best player to lead the way.

Marcus Smart is still listed out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation due to his back injury. The Lakers will host the Suns tonight in their back-to-back 2025-26 NBA regular-season games. The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Phoenix Suns in their back-to ...

Marcus Smart could be seen calling out Deandre Ayton for poor effort during the Suns game, and the Los Angeles Lakers need more of this.

But the comeback buzz is real. Tatum practiced with the Maine Celtics, the team’s G League affiliate, earlier this month. Marcus Smart, now with the Lakers, spoke about how he’s been able to keep in touch with Tatum amid the Celtics star’s rehab process.