Thu Feb 06 20:20:00 UTC 2025: **Grizzlies Trade Injury-Plagued Marcus Smart to Wizards**
MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Grizzlies have traded veteran guard Marcus Smart to the Washington Wizards just before the NBA trade deadline, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. In the deal, Memphis sent Smart and a 2025 first-round draft pick to Washington in exchange for forwards Marvin Bagley III and Johnny Davis, and two second-round picks.
Smart, 30, joined the Grizzlies last season in a three-team trade with Boston and Washington. His time in Memphis was significantly hampered by injuries, limiting him to just 39 games over two seasons. This season alone, he’s battled a series of ailments including finger and ankle injuries, resulting in a less-than-stellar performance averaging 8.7 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game.
The move marks a fresh start for Smart, who spent nine seasons with the Boston Celtics, establishing himself as a key defensive player and helping the team reach the playoffs every year. The hope is that a change of scenery will allow Smart to overcome his injury woes and regain his form in Washington. For the Grizzlies, the trade brings in Bagley III and Davis, providing some roster flexibility.
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