Marcus Smart Finalizes Wizards Buyout, Expected to Sign Two-Year Deal with Lakers

Marcus Smart has officially agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and is anticipated to sign a two-year, $10.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, which includes a player option for the second year. The 2022 Defensive Player of the Year is expected to bolster the Lakers' perimeter defense and provide secondary shot creation, a needed addition after Dorian Finney-Smith's departure. Despite being limited by injuries to 34 games last season, the 31-year-old guard was personally recruited by Luka Doncic, as the Lakers are banking on him to return to his previous form.