However, Charania’s well-respected co-worker, Bobby Marks, wisely pointed out that the Lakers need to clear space if they want to use the $5.1 million bi-annual exception to land Smart. The Lakers took a step in the right direction on Sunday by cutting ties with a recently acquired 6-foot-5 guard.

Former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards on Saturday and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal wi