Marcus Smart and the Washington Wizards have agreed to a buyout, with Smart planning to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers once he clears waivers, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Saturday.
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. pic.twitter.com/8g9Bxzz11E
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 19, 2025
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