NBA veteran 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. The 31-year-old, who played in just 54 combined games over the past two seasons due to injuries, brings a strong defensive presence to the Lakers.

At the start of the 2025 offseason, Rob Pelinka was under heavy fire. The Lakers had just been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Dorian Finney-Smith, their best perimeter defender and an elite two-way wing, left in free agency.

Marcus Smart, former Defensive Player of the Year and a 3-time All-Defensive First Team honoree, reportedly plans to join Los Angeles.

Bronny James was one of the more scrutinized rookies last season. As the son of one of the greatest players in league history, LeBron James, Bronny was under pressure to prove he earned the right to be drafted.

The Lakers will sign Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal after he clears waivers following his contract buyout with the Wizards.

Marcus Smart reportedly signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers that contains a player option for the 2026-27 season.

A top trade candidate this offseason came off the board on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal following his buyout by the Washington Wizards,