Latest News About Marcus Smart Contract

Here are the latest widely reported updates about Marcus Smart's contract situation:

• In mid-2025, reports indicated Marcus Smart reached a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and subsequently signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year deal, with a player option for 2026-27. This move followed significant interest from teams aiming to add veteran defense and leadership to their rosters. [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/](source summarization)
• Several outlets in July 2025 confirmed Smart cleared waivers after the Wizards buyout and joined the Lakers, highlighting the defensive impact he could bring to Los Angeles and noting the deal’s short duration with a potential player option. [https://hoopswire.com/](source summarization)
• Earlier in the 2021 offseason, Smart signed a contract extension with Boston Celtics (for context on past deal structures), though that extended into the mid-2020s before his 2025 moves. [https://www.youtube.com/](source summarization)

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