While other teams like the Suns and Bucks reportedly pursued Smart as a free agent, turns out, Luka Doncic helped recruit Smart to Los Angeles. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Doncic "reached out to Smart and made it clear that he wanted to play with the two-way stalwart."

According to multiple reports, veteran guard Marcus Smart is expected to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers following a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards.