The Memphis Grizzlies dealt former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to the Washington Wizards at Wednesday's trade deadline, ESPN reported.

The Sacramento Kings have acquired Jake LaRavia from the Memphis Grizzlies for Alex Len, Colby Jones and a second-round pick as part of a multi-team deal ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, a league source confirmed.

The analyst floated former Defensive Player of the Year winner Marcus Smart as a potential trade target. The trade proposal has the Lakers sending Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt and a future pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Smart.

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly considered a trade for former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to enhance their roster alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers are being touted as one of the favourites for the Western Conference playoffs after their historic Luka Doncic trade this week. The LeBron James lead side has bounced back strongly after a challenging outing in the first half of the season.