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Former Celtics Guard Marcus Smart Signing with Lakers After Contract Buyout, ESPN Reports
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 19 – Marcus Smart agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers after a Wizards buyout, adding defensive leadership to a team led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
- Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, according to ESPN.
- Lakers star Luka Doncic reached out to Marcus Smart, expressing a desire for him to join the team, according to Shams Charania.
- This signing is viewed as a major enhancement to the Lakers' defense and backcourt depth as they aim for a deep playoff run.
- Celtics fans will need to adjust to seeing Marcus Smart play in a Lakers jersey moving forward, as indicated by Shams Charania.
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Marcus Smart will sign with the Lakers after getting a buyout from Wizards, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran guard Marcus Smart will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after receiving a contract buyout from the Washington Wizards, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Before arriving from Washington to Los Angeles, 31-year-old game organizer Marcus Smart, whose transfer was reportedly strongly advocated by the Slovenian ace in the United States, is on the way.
Marcus Smart, who was named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year in 2022, is joining the Los Angeles Lakers.
American media are reporting that the Los Angeles Lakers have added a new addition to their roster. After Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart will be joining the Lakers for the first time next season.
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