The Miami Heat have made some changes this offseason. Most notably, they traded Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love in a three-way trade that landed them Norman Powell. Besides that, their only other notable move in free agency is re-signing Davion Mitchell.

The Los Angeles Lakers have bolstered their roster by signing undrafted rookie Chris Manon and re-signing Christian Koloko to two-way contracts. These additions emphasize the Lakers' commitment to building a tougher,

The Wizards traded for Smart last season, and he, by all accounts, provided a positive example to the team’s younger players.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to straddle the fence between building for a future with Luka Dončić and trying to win now with a core of Dončić and LeBron James. Also caught in the middle is 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht.

The Los Angeles Lakers, having already acquired Marcus Smart to bolster their defense, are now considering trading for Robert Williams III. Analyst Caleb Hightower suggests reuniting Smart with his former Celtics teammate to enhance the Lakers' interior presence.

Heat Eyeing Warriors’ NBA Champion Defensive Guard After Marcus Smart-Lakers News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat have continued to strike out on key free agents throughout the 2025 NBA offseason.

For the third time in the last three years and the second time in 2025, veteran point guard Marcus Smart will be finding a new home.