Wizards will regret not taking full advantage of the Marcus Smart experiment

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) dribbles up court in front of New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesThe Washington Wizards have made an abundance of moves this offseason, including the decision to buyout Marcus Smart.

Washington landed Smart ahead of the NBA trade deadline in February as part of a last second effort by the Memphis Grizzlies to move on from the veteran guard.

Smart made a career for himself with the Boston Celtics, where he continuously proved to be one of the best defensive-minded players in the…