NBA Free Agency: Marcus Smart Officially Clears Waivers
Veteran guard Marcus Smart has officially cleared the NBA waiver wire after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Wizards.
hoopswire.comHere’s the latest on Marcus Smart contracts based on recent reporting:
- In mid-2025, after a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards, Marcus Smart reportedly signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, with a 2026–27 player option, and his presence was framed as strengthening LA’s perimeter defense. This move followed his waiver clearance and official NBA transactions indicating a Lakers agreement.[3][4]
- Earlier in 2025, there were rumors and coverage of Smart’s status with the Boston Celtics and general trade/extension chatter, including fan and media discussions about his fit and potential returns, though the notable filed outcome for the 2025 season was his Lakers signing.[2][6]
- Additional coverage from 2023–2024 touched on Smart’s role and notable contracts with previous teams, but the current standout development is the Lakers buyout-to-signing sequence described above.[6][9]
If you’d like, I can narrow this to a specific source (e.g., ESPN-filled reports, AP, or team announcements) or pull a quick timeline of the key milestones in Smart’s 2025–26 season with the Lakers. Also, I can provide a short, cited summary suitable for sharing.
Citations:
- Lakers signing after Wizards buyout and details[3]
- NBA transaction and waiver clearance context[4]
- Earlier Celtics context and 2021–2024 coverage[2][6]
- AP/Media reports corroborating Lakers move[9][10]