Veteran NBA player Marcus Smart has agreed to a buyout with the Washington Wizards and is expected to sign a two-year, $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers, Bucks, and Suns were reportedly vying for his services. Smart, a strong defender, has been injury-prone recently, averaging 9.0 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.3 rebounds last season. He joins a Lakers team aiming for a championship, bolstering their defense and experience.

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