In a surprising turn of events, Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year deal worth $11 million. The former Defensive Player of the Year, who previously played for the Boston Celtics, is now reunited with a key rival after the Lakers successfully landed him as a significant piece in their free agency strategy. Reports indicate that Luka Doncic played a role in recruiting Smart to the Lakers, intensifying the ongoing rivalry in the NBA. This move brings excitement to Lakers fans while leaving Celtics supporters disheartened.