Marcus Smart is not the player he once was when the former Boston Celtics guard took home the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year. However, there still might be interest in taking a flier on the three-time All-Defensive Team member.
Jovan Buha fielded a question on a recent episode of his podcast regarding the top remaining free agents and buyout targets for the Los Angeles Lakers. Smart, who is still currently under contract with the Washington Wizards, ranked second on the list.
The Lakers insider had the Wizards guard trailing only De'Anthony Melton on his list.