Marcus Smart Declines Lakers Player Option to Enter Free Agency

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Marcus Smart Declines Lakers Player Option to Enter Free Agency

Smart has declined his $5.4 million player option with the Lakers and will become a free agent, according to Shams Charania. The move sends the veteran guard back onto the market after his Los Angeles stint, giving teams a chance to pursue his defense, toughness and playoff experience while the Lakers continue reshaping their backcourt depth.

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