Luka Doncic reportedly helped recruit Smart to the Lakers. In addition, a clip from "The Old Man & the Three" podcast has been unearthed where Lakers coach JJ Redick had some glowing things to say about the former Defensive Player of the Year. In the clip, which is from 2020, Redick said that Smart is the type of player he would want on his team.

The New York Knicks reportedly "checked in on" guard Marcus Smart before the Washington Wizards bought out his contract and the Los Angeles Lakers signed him to a two-year deal, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.

The Washington Wizards have reached a buyout agreement with guard Marcus Smart, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Smart intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers upon clearing waivers. The move opens up a roster spot for Washington while allowing Smart,

Once Marcus Smart clears waivers following the buyout of his contract with the Washington Wizards, he will be joining the Los Angeles Lakers. He agreed to sign a two-year, $11 million contract with L.

The Washington Wizards' NBA Summer League roster was one of the most anticipated of any of the teams who met for inter-league scrimmages in Las Vegas, decked in