Report: G Marcus Smart agrees to buyout with Wizards, plans to join Lakers:
Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout ...
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Marcus Smart Joins Lakers After Wizards BuyoutSmart agreed on a two-year, $11M deal with the Lakers after a buyout, with a player option allowing free agency in 2026.
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- Marcus Smart has reached a contract buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- He is expected to sign a two-year, $11 million contract including a player option for the 2026 season.
- Smart’s playing time was limited last season due to injury, and he was traded twice in the past two years.
- The Lakers plan to waive guard Shake Milton to create a roster spot for Smart.
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