According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Memphis Grizzlies have traded Marcus Smart to the Washington Wizards to create roster flexibility and have the possibility to do a renegotiate-and-extend deal with Jaren Jackson Jr.
Marcus Smart and a 2025 first-round pick have been sent to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks, Marvin Bagley III and Johnny Davis. This two-team trade turned into a multi-team trade involving the Sacramento Kings.
Sacramento, who has been making incredible moves this deadline, sent Alex Len, Colby Jones, and their 2028 second-round pick to Memphis for Jake LaRavia.
Smart, a former DPOY, is making $20.2 million this season and $21.6 million the following season.