Marcus Smart

NBA: Smart agrees to Wizards’ buyout ahead of Lakers move

NBA: Smart agrees to Wizards’ buyout ahead of Lakers move

The Washington Wizards have reached a buyout agreement with guard Marcus Smart, who is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers, Afrosport reports. The 2022 Defensive Player of the Year is expected to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers after clearing waivers. The proposed deal will also include a player option for 2026. BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with...

NBA: Porzingis headed to Celtics in 3-way deal, Smart traded to Memphis

NBA: Porzingis headed to Celtics in 3-way deal, Smart traded to Memphis

Latvian basketball star Kristaps Porzingis will be traded to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies. The Wizards would receive point guard Tyus Jones from the Grizzlies along with Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala from the Celtics. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, would receive 2022 defensive player of the year Marcus Smart from the Celtics while...

Celtics secure overtime win in rivalry clash against Lakers

Celtics secure overtime win in rivalry clash against Lakers

The two most successful franchises in NBA history, with seventeen championships apiece, rekindled an age-old rivalry earlier today at the Crypto Arena. The Boston Celtics bounced back from back-to-back losses to secure a 122-118 win in overtime over the Los Angeles Lakers, handing their eternal rivals their fourth loss in five games. Jason Tatum continued his MVP-esque performance this season with 44 points, nine rebounds, six...