"Miami weighed a Rozier-for-Smart swap but could not reach an organizational consensus on whether such a trade was a clear upgrade," according to NBA reporter Jake Fischer. "Smart ultimately secured a buyout from Washington on July 19 that ultimately enabled him to sign with the Lakers as a free agent."

Marcus Smart’s 2024-25 NBA season was anything but stable. The former Defensive Player of the Year began the season with the Memphis Grizzlies, but his stint was short-lived as he was traded to the Washington Wizards at the trade deadline.

Before signing with the Lakers, Marcus Smart was nearly traded Find out which contenders pushed hardest to land the former DPOY.