Marcus Smart, a beloved figure in Boston, is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers after a buyout and a new two-year deal. This move has deeply affected Celtics fans, especially Bill Simmons, who expressed his dismay on social media.

Marcus Smart joins the Lakers after a buyout. Discover the impact of this signing on the franchise and the league's reaction.

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Although the Clippers have been widely praised for their signings of Bradley Beal, Chris Paul and Brook Lopez, the acquisition of John Collins, and the re-signings of Nicolas Batum and Harden, some, including longtime season ticket holder Simmons, can't convince themselves of anything too lofty in 2025-26 with Harden still on the roster.

Discover why Marcus Smart selected the Lakers over other teams, citing LeBron James and Luka Doncic as major influences.

If the Boston Celtics were to make Marcus Smart available via trade, you can be sure the Warriors would come calling. The spirited guard arguably is precisely what they need-- another reliable ballhandler capable of being a member of the closing lineup, and a standout defensive player at that. Of course, the Celtics wouldn't just give Smart away.

According to Bill Simmons, who was speaking on a June 19 episode of The Bill Simmons podcast, sending Marcus Smart to the Dallas Mavericks could make sense for both teams.