In a series of deadline trades that revamped the Memphis Grizzlies' roster, guard Marcus Smart has been dealt to the Washington Wizards, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Wizards are sending two second-round picks to Memphis in exchange for Smart, while the Grizzlies are also including a 2025 first-round pick to finalize the deal, as reported by NBA insider Marc Stein. The shake-up didn't end there; the Grizzlies have also agreed to send forward Jake LaRavia to the Sacramento Kings, as detailed by Commercial Appeal.

Memphis will receive a 2028 second-round pick as part of the deal, but the trade involves more than just player movement. The Sacramento Kings are sending Colby Jones and Alex Len to the Washington Wizards, adding another layer to the multi-team transaction, according to the information from Action News 5. This deal comes as part of a larger effort by the Grizzlies to clear out wing depth for the remainder of the season, with Smart recently returning from an injury before being traded and LaRavia having been rotated in and out throughout his tenure with the team.

In addition to the departure of Smart and LaRavia, Memphis has bolstered their squad with the acquisition of Wizards center Marvin Bagley III and guard Johnny Davis as the trade deadline loomed, a detail shared by Local Memphis. Marcus Smart, who was initially brought over from the Boston Celtics after the 2022-23 season, signed a four-year, $76 million contract that extends through 2025-26, but injuries have limited his contributions, leading the Grizzlies to reassess his role.

LaRavia, a former first-round pick from Wake Forest, will be stepping into a new chapter with the Kings as he faces restricted free agency at season's end; the Grizzlies previously declined his team option, according to Commercial Appeal.