The Lakers will sign Smart to a two-year deal after he clears waivers following agreeing to a buyout with the Wizards, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After spending the 2024-25 NBA season with the Grizzlies and Wizards, Smart will get a fresh start with Los Angeles, which will be his fourth NBA team. In 34 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, the veteran guard averaged 9.0 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 39.3 percent from the floor and 34.8 percent from deep.

Smart won't start in Sunday's game against Boston, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan Poole (elbow) will return to game action, pushing Smart to the bench. Over his last five outings (one start), the veteran guard has averaged 8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals across 17.6 minutes per game.

Smart posted 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 24 minutes in Thursday's 109-97 loss to Orlando.

EDGE Analysis

Smart got the starting nod Thursday with Jordan Poole (elbow) inactive, providing a spark from deep while finishing as one of four Wizards players with a double-digit scoring total. Smart has reached double figures in 15 outings this season, three of which have come as a starter.

Smart will start in Thursday's game against the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran guard will make his first start with the Wizards due to Jordan Poole (elbow) being sidelined. Over his last five outings, Smart has averaged 6.0 points, 2.4 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 15.4 minutes per contest.

Smart (finger) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Smart sat out the first leg of Washington's back-to-back due to finger injury management but is set to play Thursday. With Jordan Poole (elbow) out against Orlando, Smart could receive increased playing time in Washington's backcourt.

Smart won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Kings due to a right index finger partial extensor hood tear.

EDGE Analysis

Smart continues to deal with a right index finger injury and will be forced to sit out the first leg of Washington's back-to-back Wednesday. AJ Johnson, Anthony Gill and Jaylen Martin are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Smart's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Orlando.

Smart (illness) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Smart missed the last two games for the Wizards due to an illness and will make his return to the floor Saturday against Brooklyn. The veteran guard is averaging 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 39.3 percent from the floor and 34.6 percent from beyond the arc.

Smart (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Smart is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to a non-COVID illness. If the veteran guard remains on the shelf, AJ Johnson and Colby Jones are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

Smart will not play Thursday against the Pacers due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Smart missed Wednesday's game against the 76ers with a finger issue, and now he's under the weather. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Nets.

Smart (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Smart will not be available for the Wizards on Wednesday, as he's dealing with a finger issue on his right hand. Bub Carrington will likely get more time on the floor with the veteran guard on the mend.