The Boston Celtics could find themselves seeking a reunion with an old friend in order to fill out their guard depth with another veteran.

The Boston Celtics may be turning back the clock to … two years ago. A potential reunion between the Celtics and former guard Marcus Smart would not be off the table, NBA writer Jake Weinbach reported this week.

Marcus Smart's NBA journey has taken another unexpected turn since the Boston Celtics traded him in June 2023. The veteran guard now finds himself

Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Wizards and plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers after clearing waivers, sources told ESPN.

The Celtics traded Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies in June 2023 as part of the Kristaps Porzingis deal, who was recently traded to the Atlanta Hawks in another cost-cutting move. Smart was later dealt to Washington in February 2025, and with the Wizards seemingly focused on a youth movement, a buyout with Smart appears realistic.