Marcus Smart Sets Sights on Lakers After Wizards Buyout
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Marcus Smart Sets Sights on Lakers After Wizards Buyout
Marcus Smart Signs with Lakers—Boston Free Agency Shockwave Marcus Smart Sets Sights on Lakers After Wizards Buyout In a free agency shockwave , former Celtics stalwart Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and is set to sign a two‑year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers , sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. 💰 Deal Breakdown & Role:
Smart’s contract includes a player option in 2026 and is structured using the Lakers’ bi-annual exception :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. The 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year will likely come off the bench to shore up LA’s backcourt defense alongside stars like Luka Doncic and LeBron James :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
🛡️ Why the Lakers Pulled the Trigger Defensive upgrade: Smart’s elite on-ball defense, hustle, and championship DNA enhance Lakers’ title contention :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. Luka’s recruitment: It was reported that …