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.

Marcus Smart is headed to Washington in a 3-team trade. Veteran guard Marcus Smart has been traded to the Washington Wizards in a three-team deal with the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings, the teams announced after Thursday’s trade deadline.

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