The 12th-year guard went through an on-court workout Sunday morning. Smart has been sidelined for six consecutive games because of back ailments.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their West Coast swing Friday night in Boston with an old-time NBA rivalry matchup with Jaylen Brown and the Celtics.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss his 16th game of the season on Friday at the Boston Celtics with right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are both playing on no days rest when they meet up in a classic matchup on Friday night at TD Garden. The Lakers took

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Boston Celtics on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 (12/5/25) at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.

Luka Dončić is missing multiple Los Angeles Lakers games to be in Slovenia with his fiancée for the birth of their second baby, whom they reportedly welcomed on Thursday, Dec. 4.

BOSTON — The Celtics dominated the Lakers 126-105 on Friday at TD Garden, overwhelming the shorthanded visitors. The C’s won their fourth straight game to improve to 14-9. The Lakers dropped to 16-6 in a crowded West standings.

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura speaks on the message LeBron James said to him before the game-winning three-pointer against the Raptors.