Former Boston Celtics guard nearing Lakers debut after injury

Former Boston Celtics guard nearing Lakers debut after injury

Marcus Smart is set to make his Lakers debut when they face the Suns on Tuesday, per Los Angeles coach JJ Redick. Smart had been dealing with an Achilles issue throughout training camp that’s had him sidelined, but it sounds like he’s ready to go.

Former Celtics Star Set For Debut With Rival Team

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be getting a late start to his 2025-26 campaign, but one of the team’s biggest offseason acquisitions is ready to make his preseason debut with the squad on Tuesday. Head coach JJ Redick told reporters following Monday’s practice that guard Marcus Smart would make his Lakers debut when the team faces the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The former Boston Celtics star had missed Los Angeles’ first three pre…