The Los Angeles Lakers plan to waive Shake Milton in order to clear room to sign free agent Marcus Smart on Saturday.

A top trade candidate this offseason came off the board on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal following his buyout by the Washington Wizards,

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James proposed adding another end-of-season award to the NBA to recognize offensive accomplishments.

Marcus Smart signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Lakers in July 2025. The move is very similar to Rajon Rondo

The NBA offseason has slowed down from a roster movement perspective, but the rumor mill has still been working overtime. With the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James locked into a standoff, trade and retirement rumors have been running rampant.

Marcus Smart was once among the best defenders in the NBA when he played for the Boston Celtics. After an up-and-down last two seasons with the Memphis Grizzli

With his response, Doncic appears to have shut down any speculation about his future in LA. For the five-time All-Star, he wants to be remembered for raising more banners as a Laker, a feat that many greats before him have achieved.