Marcus Smart is joining the Celtics’ top rival.
The former Celtics guard is set to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers once his buyout with the Wizards is finalized, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Saturday.
While Smart technically isn’t a free agent yet, his free agency process actually began before Washington finalized his contract buyout. The Wizards granted Smart permission to speak with other teams, discussing a possible deal with the Bucks and Suns in addition to the Lakers, according to Charania.
Ultimately, Los Angeles landed Smart with the help of Luka Doncic.