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As we near the deadline, the basketball world holds its breath for any last-minute deals. Recently, reports have surfaced about the Grizzlies trading Marcus Smart to the Washington Wizards as part of a multi-team deal that also involves future draft picks.
While this move may seem like a salary dump, it could be part of a broader strategy to secure Jaren Jackson Jr.'s contract situation moving forward. Some analysts express skepticism about Smart's long-term stay in Washington, emphasizing the fluid nature of these trades as teams jockey for position and financial flexibility.