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Wizards Receive Unfortunate Marcus Smart Trade Report on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt John | Last updated Jun 16, 2025 4:24 PM ET

The Washington Wizards are among the worst teams in the NBA, and it may take them a while to become good again, pending any surprises. Even though that was the case this season, that didn't stop them from acquiring former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart when they had the chance.

The Wizards acquired Smart primarily to acquire another asset when they agreed to take him off the Memphis Grizzlies' hands. As Washington focuses more on its rebuild, Smart may be on his fourth team in the last two years soon enough.

The issue with Smart is that, ever since Boston traded him to Memphis two years ago, he has struggled to stay on the floor.

In the last two seasons, Smart has played a combined 54 games. That might be why trading him has been challenging for Washington. NBA insider Matt Moore reported on his Substack that the Wizards have had issues trying to trade Smart and may have to wait a while before getting a deal done.

"The Wizards would like to move Marcus Smart to a contender, but there’s been little interest so far," Moore wrote. "He might be one of the guys moved in the latter days of free agency after teams strike out on other targets."

Some stuff I've heard on the trade/free agency market, some thoughts I have about team building, and the best name on the market no one is talking about enough.

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Smart will be paid almost $21.6 million for the 2025-26 season, the last year of his current contract. Notably, the Celtics are trying to save money this offseason, which could lead to a reunion in Boston.

The Wizards acquired Smart to get draft assets, so if the Celtics dangle that along with an expensive contract, Smart could be a Celtic again.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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