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Marcus Smart joins Lakers after buyout from Washington Wizards

LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves are the big three for the Los Angeles Lakers, but a marquee defensive member is joining the squad. Marcus Smart, 31, agreed to a contract buyout from the Washington Wizards to join the Lakers.

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Wizards agrees to another buyout after Marcus Smart exit

After the Washington Wizards reached a buyout agreement with Marcus Smart, who is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, they reached a new buyout agreement with Blake Wesley.

Blake Wesley News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 19

Wizards Cut Ties with Former Spurs Guard

The Washington Wizards moved forward with their quest to trim down their roster to an acceptable number, reaching a buyout agreement with one of their many guards in Blake Wesley, as reported by the team's PR account on X.

Marcus Smart News / Field Level Media / July 19

Report: G Marcus Smart agrees to buyout with Wizards, plans to join Lakers

Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reported on Saturday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19

Wizards keep accumulating assets but still lack direction

The Marcus Smart era in Washington is over. His brief time with the Washington Wizards delivered a first-round pick, but it's still hard to see where the franchise is heading.

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Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / July 19

Recap: Wizards beat Knicks in Summer League finale, 94-85

Reports: Wizards buyout Smart, waive Wesley With a roster so depleted they had to sign Reyne Smith overnight to give them seven healthy bodies they were willing to play, the Wizards outscored the New York Knicks 34-22 in the final quarter to depart Las Vegas with a 94-85 victory.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19

Lakers beef up defense with key veteran addition

This summer, the NBA buyout market has been nearly as vibrant as the free-agent market. The Los Angeles Lakers took advantage Saturday.

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Marcus Smart News / Hoops Wire / July 19

Marcus Smart Plans To Sign With Lakers After Getting Bought Out By Wizards

Marcus Smart plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after getting bought out by the Washington Wizards, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Luka Doncic recruited Smart to the Lakers. Smart played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Wizards last season.

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NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 19

New Wizards Guard First to Wear Bradley Beal's Number

The No. 3 has not been worn since 2023 for the Washington Wizards. The last player to wear this number was former All-Star guard Bradley Beal, who is now a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 19

New Wizards Guard Will Become Immediate Playmaker

When a company first hires an employee, its desire is for them to come in and make a difference immediately. The reality of the situation is that it is hard for that to happen.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 18

Wizards Rookie Could Make Bilal Coulibaly Expendable

When doing business, there are always deals that you may automatically shut down and reject. Those deals are often offers that are for your best assets.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 18

Wizards Rookie Named Summer League Star

Most top prospects play minimally in the NBA Summer League, with their pro teams often seeing all they need to in the opening weekend before pulling the plug on their young stars.

Malcolm Brogdon News / Fastbreak on SI / July 18

Former NBA Rookie Of The Year Is Still A Free Agent

Malcolm Brogdon spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Washington Wizards. He finished the year with averages of 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest while shooting 43.3% from the field and 28.6% from the three-point range in 24 games.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Washington Wizards 2025 NBA free agency grades for every signing

The Washington Wizards have pulled off one of the most tactically sound offseasons in the NBA this summer. While much of the league was preoccupied with blockbuster trades and cap-space-burning max contracts, the Wizards quietly – and cleverly – reshaped their future.

Tre Johnson News / NBA Draft on SI / July 16

Could Rookie Tre Johnson Lead Wizards in Scoring?

It’s not often that NBA rookies are able to make a positive impact for their squads in Year 1, much less do it as one of the top scoring options. But No.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Biggest Washington Wizards overreactions from 2025 NBA Summer League

NBA Summer League sparks all kinds of heated debates and premature assumptions, and the Washington Wizards’ 2025 campaign has delivered an intriguing batch of storylines.

Richaun Holmes News / Last Word On Sports / July 15

Richaun Holmes Waived, These Teams Could Be Potential Suitors

After the Washington Wizards signed Marvin Bagley III, they had 16 standard contracts, one above the limit. Someone would need to be released from their deal, although Washington had until the day before the start of the regular season to do so.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Wizards Waive $13 Million Center, Making Him Free Agent

The Washington Wizards' frontcourt has undergone some drastic changes of late. Following a miserable 18-64 finish in 2024-25, the Wizards continued to add intriguing pieces to their young core via the 2025 NBA draft, bringing in Texas guard Tre Johnson with the No.

Richaun Holmes News / Fastbreak on SI / July 14

Washington Wizards Release 10-Year NBA Veteran

Richaun Holmes has been with the Washington Wizards for part of two seasons. He finished last year with averages of 7.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 64.7% from the field in 31 games.

Alex Sarr News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

Wizards Rising Star Breaks Summer League Record

The Washington Wizards have an elite two-way player on the rise. Alex Sarr, who averaged 1.5 blocks in his rookie campaign, just broke the Summer League record for blocks with an eight-block performance.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

What Do the Young Wizards Guards Need to Improve On?

The Washington Wizards are in the midst of their Summer League campaign. Now is a great time to begin looking at the needed improvements from a team’s younger players.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / July 14

Wizards’ Rookie Tre Johnson Thriving in Summer League

The NBA Summer League is more often than not impossible to predict, with numerous prospects looking to get theirs amid a maelstrom of clashing play-styles. One of the easier bets was on the positive play of Wizards’ top pick Tre Johnson, who, with high-octane offense, was destined to shine in Summer League and eventually more.