On Saturday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign two-way guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal after he was bought out by the Washington Wizards. Smart,

When Marcus Smart signed with the Lakers, he said he hadn't heard from LeBron James, but there is a specific reason why.

Smart has only worn No. 36 during his NBA career, previously wearing the number for the Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards. Smart was one of two players who wore No. 36 during the 2024-25 season, with Philadelphia 76ers forward Phillip Wheeler being the other.