Marcus Smart: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Report: Kings Linked To Jrue Holiday, Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon

According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Sacramento Kings have been linked to Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday and Washington Wizards guards Marcus Smart and Malcolm Brogdon.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / May 3

The Wizards Have A Marcus Smart Problem

While the NBA playoffs are in full swing, the offseason has already started for some teams. Around this limbo period, trade rumors will swirl for teams looking to make it into the postseason.

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An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?

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Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / May 3

Wizards Face Key Decision on Marcus Smart’s Future

The Wizards made one of the quieter but more intriguing moves of the trade deadline when they acquired veteran guard Marcus Smart, and now they have a decision to make.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 3

Should Wizards Trade or Keep Marcus Smart

Sometimes, the best moves in life are the moves nobody sees coming. Those moves tend to catch people by surprise and give you the advantage in life. However, there are many moments in life where a move may be made to make the next move.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 2

Why Wizards Should Decline Mock Trade Involving Marcus Smart

There are many moments when one may think of what could have been. We live in a time where hypothetical thinking is critical to many. When we think hypothetically, it gives us a sense of clarity.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Wizards Rookie Reveals Awesome First Interaction With Marcus Smart After Trade

Marcus Smart's arrival has been met with nothing but positivity by the Washington Wizards fanbase. It's easy to see why: Smart immediately took it upon himself to be the veteran this young, scrappy Washington team needed.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 29

How Should Wizards Handle Marcus Smart This Offseason?

For a team who's reputation stems so closely to the youth the've accumulated through the draft and their willingness to give those prospects NBA experience the hard way, the Washington Wizards have no shortage of veterans.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Wizards land pick No. 18 in 2025 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards got the best-case scenario from their trade deadline deal with the Memphis Grizzlies this season. The Grizzlies sent them a lottery-protected 2025 first-round pick along with Marcus Smart, and that selection will now be higher than expected.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Grizzlies' Win Over Mavericks Gave Huge Assist To Tanking NBA Team

On Friday, the Memphis Grizzlies secured their spot in the playoffs by beating the Dallas Mavericks in the final game of the NBA Play-In Tournament. It was a decisive 120-106 win where Memphis took control early on.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Marcus Smart Reveals Key To Unlocking Wizards Rookie's Potential

There's a lot to dissect with Alex Sarr's rookie season. He started his NBA career on the wrong foot after a dismal showing in his first Summer League showing.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 15

Wizards Marcus Smart Offers Constructive Criticism to Rookie

One of the worst things one can do in life is remain stuck in a place they don’t want or need to be. The goal should always be to grow and to continue to learn every day.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 9

Wizards HC Brian Keefe Shares Thoughts on Marcus Smart

When a manager in corporate America receives an asset they most desperately needed, they tend to become happy in life. That asset will help the company advance.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Marcus Smart Sends Emotional Message After Loss to Celtics

On Sunday, the Boston Celtics faced old friend Marcus Smart and the Washington Wizards. Both teams were heavily undermanned, but that didn't stop the Celtics from dominating from start to finish.

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Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

Washington Wizards Guard Sends Message About Potential Trade

Earlier this year, the Washington Wizards acquired guard Marcus Smart from the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the trade deadline. Since the trade, the former Defensive Player of the Year has appeared in 15 games for Washington.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Marcus Smart shares his side of altercation that led to fan being ejected

Marcus Smart received a mostly warm welcome when he returned to Boston once as a visiting player on Sunday, but there was one tense incident between the former Defensive Player of the Year and a fan.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Marcus Smart Gets Into Heated Altercation With Celtics Fan

On Sunday night, against his former team, the Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart got into a heated altercation with a fan. Witnesses said the fan started jawing at Jordan Poole and the entire Wizards squad for their mediocre performance against the defending champions.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / April 7

Marcus Smart’s Emotional Return to Boston Marred by Fan Confrontation

Former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart experienced a tumultuous return to TD Garden on Sunday as his current team, the Washington Wizards, faced off against his old squad.

Washington Wizards News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 26

Marcus Smart's Final Status for Sixers vs Wizards Revealed

After spending a week on the road, the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves back on their home floor Wednesday night. They'll look to get back in the win column against Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Marcus Smart Reveals Stern Message He Sent To One Wizards Rookie

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart has embraced his role as the team’s veteran. Known as one of the best defenders in the league, Smart has been sharing some useful tips with rookie Carlton ‘Bub’ Carrington.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / February 22

Wizards' rebuilding plan is starting to make sense

Washington's front office knew what it was doing at the trade deadline.

Wizards signing Jalen McDaniels to 10-day contract

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

Grizzlies trade Marcus Smart, first-round pick to Wizards in multi-team deal

The Grizzlies are trading Marcus Smart and a 2025 first-round pick to the Wizards in a multi-team deal that will see Memphis acquire a pair of second-round picks.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Wire / January 31

Report: Grizzlies Could Trade Marcus Smart

According to NBA insider Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies could trade Marcus Smart. Smart has only played in 18 games this season due to injuries. “One Memphis player to watch over the next week is guard Marcus Smart,” Bontemps wrote.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / January 31

Former DPOY emerging as potential trade candidate

Former Defensive Player of the Year emerging as potential trade candidate

If Marcus Smart can get and stay healthy, any team he joins will instantly improve its overall defense.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / December 28

Marcus Smart to have finger injury reevaluated in two weeks

Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart will be reevaluated in two weeks after suffering a partial tear of the proximal extensor hood of his right index finger, the team announced.

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NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 9

Marcus Smart Makes Honest Statement on Boston Celtics Trade

Marcus Smart was the heart and soul of the Boston Celtics. Drafted by the franchise sixth overall in the 2014 NBA draft, Smart spent nine seasons in Boston before getting traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2023.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 4