In a move that has probably been a long time coming, the Wizards and Marcus Smart agreed to a contract buyout on Saturday, with reports indicating that Smart is set to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers once he clears waivers. That’s the bi-annual exception, with the second year being a player option, virtually a zero-risk, low-money move for LA.
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN.