Marcus Smart said he expected a trade, though he was a little surprised since he was moved by the Grizzlies to the Wizards right before the deadline.

The Washington Wizards had their two veteran additions take the court on Friday. That has pushed the younger newcomers out of the big-league squad. NBA trade deadline acquisitions Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart debuted for the Wizards during Friday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The veteran guard is still dealing with a partial muscle tear in his right index finger, but he could return for the second leg of the Wizards' back-to-back set Monday against the Nets.

Boston Celtics fans had a hard time stomaching the initial snapshots of Marcus Smart in a Washington Wizards uniform. Washington acquired Smart from the Memphis

Kuzma was traded from Washington to Milwaukee earlier this month. Khris Middleton went to the Wizards in that deal, and he finally played for his new team for the first time, scoring 12 points. Marcus Smart — acquired by Washington from Memphis — also made his Wizards debut and scored five.

Washington Wizards swingmen Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart participated in the team’s full practice on Wednesday, signifying the two ballers could make their team debut soon. Middleton played 23 games for the Milwaukee Bucks this season before being traded to Kyle Kuzma earlier this month.

T he Washington Wizards made some big waves during the trade deadline this season. The biggest move, of course, was sending Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks for Khris Middleton a

The Washington Wizards are about to learn some valuable lessons about Marcus Smart, insights that Memphis Grizzlies fans have already come to understand. Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year,

Former Washington Wizards lottery pick Johnny Davis has been left without an NBA home following the All-Star break. The Wizards traded Davis to the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this month as part of the deadline deal that brought Marcus Smart to D.

Smart and fellow trade-deadline pickup Khris Middleton both made their Wizards debuts for the team's first game out of the All-Star break, with the latter getting more minutes (25) and producing the better fantasy line (12 points,

In Smart's absence, the Wizards will need to rely on their remaining roster to step up and fill the void. This matchup is crucial for both teams, as the Pacers aim to maintain the