On Saturday, July 19, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that former Boston Celtics fan favorite, Marcus Smart, had agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards. Charania also noted that Smart, 31, plans to sign a two-year $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, meaning he will join his former team's most bitter rivals.

Veteran point guard Marcus Smart "has been working hard on his body this summer," according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

And now, NBA insider Marc Stein has reported that concerns about Doncic's long-term future with the Lakers have "dissipated considerably. Smart has not officially signed yet. He has to clear waivers after being bought out by the Wizards. But by Wednesday, he should be able to officially join the Lakers.