Veteran guard Marcus Smart will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after receiving a contract buyout from the Washington Wizards, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday.

With Marcus Smart set to join the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has reshaped its roster to accommodate the veteran.

The Luka Doncic era is fully underway with the Los Angeles Lakers as the organization is committed to build the roster to maximize his skills and talents on the floor.

The Phoenix Suns are showing interest in guard/forward Ben Simmons and point guard Chris Paul — who of course helped them reach the NBA Finals back in 2021.