The Grizzlies are catching smoke from every direction these days as they struggle to gain a footing in a season that gets worse by the game. The team has lost seven of its last eight games to fall to 4-9, after a 3-2 start. Now, two of their former players have spoken out about their exit from the organization as they are finding success in their new homes.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart spoke with ClutchPoints to give insight on his exit from the team, which occurred at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. When describing his exit, he mentioned that he got traded because "they" said he didn't want to be there.