The Washington Wizards finalized a buyout agreement with Marcus Smart, who is expected to join the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $11 million contract after clearing waivers. This move allows the Wizards to create roster space while enabling Smart to join a championship contender. The Wizards previously acquired Smart to obtain a Memphis first-round pick and have also waived Blake Wesley, which frees up backup guard minutes. The roster is now at the maximum allowable contracts after these moves.
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.
Washington acquired Smart in February - a deal made by the Wizards in large part to acquire Memphis' 2025 first-round pick in exchange for taking on Smart's bloated salary.
Waiving Smart and Wesley opens up backup point guard minutes for either AJ Johnson or Malaki Branham, clearing a log jam at the guard position.
Washington is now at the allowable 15 standard NBA contracts on their roster after buying out Smart and waiving Wesley.
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