After being linked to current and former Golden State Warriors guards Gary Payton II and De'Anthony Melton, the Los Angeles Lakers have secured their back court defensive presence with the notable addition of Marcus Smart on Saturday.
The Lakers are signing Smart to a two-year, $11 million contract according to ESPN's Shams Charania, with the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year having finalized a buyout with the rebuilding Washington Wizards.
Marcus Smart's move to L.A. may upset the future of Gary Payton II
With so many veteran guards still remaining in free agency, Smart's arrival at the Lakers could have a domino effect on where certain players head.