US EditionFormer 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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Smart will sign with Lakers after buyout from Wizards
LOS ANGELES — 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.
Lakers waive Jordan Goodwin, Shake Milton to make room for Marcus Smart signing
Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin, center, celebrates a turnover as teammate center Jaxson Hayes, left, picks up the ball and Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler lies on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) The Lakers officially waived Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton on Sunday, opening up the financial flexibility and roster space for the expected signing of Marcus Sm…
Lakers waive Shake Milton to make room for Marcus Smart signing
The Lakers officially waived Shake Milton on Sunday, opening up a roster spot for the expected signing of Marcus Smart, but another move will need to be made before Smart can officially join the franchise. Smart is slated to sign a two-year, $10.5 million deal with the Lakers ($5.4 million player option for 2026-27) after he clears waivers following his contract buyout with the Washington Wizards, a source confirmed to the Southern California Ne…
Marcus Smart will sign with the Lakers after getting a buyout from Wizards, AP source says
Veteran guard Marcus Smart will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after receiving a contract buyout from the Washington Wizards, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity…
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