In a significant move ahead of the NBA trade deadline, the Memphis Grizzlies have traded guard Marcus Smart to the Washington Wizards, according to sources. As part of this deal, Memphis also sent a 2025 first-round pick to Washington in exchange for Marvin Bagley III and Johnny Davis, along with two second-round picks. Smart's stint with the Grizzlies was marred by injuries, limiting him to just 39 games over two seasons, including only 20 games this current season.

Smart, a former defensive standout with the Boston Celtics, struggled to maintain his form in Memphis, averaging 8.7 points, 3.7 assists, and shooting poorly from the field. After his transfer to the Grizzlies last season, he faced multiple injuries, including a rupture in his right finger and an ankle sprain. The move to the Wizards offers Smart a fresh start and the hope for better health.