A number of veteran players have suddenly become available as free agents this offseason, with the Golden State Warriors showing interest but missing out on All-Star guards Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal.
Marcus Smart is the latest player to have executed a buyout to become a free agent, with the veteran guard set to sign a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. It's a notable and previously unforeseen addition for the Lakers, providing them with a former Defensive Player of the Year who could step in and immedietly average over 25 minutes per game next season.
Smart may have dealt with injury injuries over the past two seasons, but he does change the complexion of the Lakers if the 31-year-old can return to somewhere near his best.