Marcus Smart said he expected a trade, though he was a little surprised since he was moved by the Grizzlies to the Wizards right before the deadline.

Smart, the 30-year-old defensive-minded veteran, is expected to act as a mentor to this young Wizards team. The Grizzlies were expected to make moves in order to free up cap space for key extensions, and Smart was the casualty in this move. Speaking to Wizards reporters, Smart commented on his feelings about the trade.

Here's what Taylor Jenkins said about the Grizzlies' rotation after Memphis dealt Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia at the trade deadline.

Smart's assessment of Bub Carrington reflects optimism about the rookie's future with the Wizards. With Smart's guidance and Carrington's talent, the Wizards may have a promising player on their hands as they aim for success in the upcoming season.

Less than two years after his exit from Boston, Marcus Smart is on the move again. The Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday traded the former Celtics point guard and a 2025 first-round draft pick to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks,

The veteran acquired from Memphis wants to offer his expertise to rebuilding Washington, which fell to Atlanta, 125-111, on Saturday night.