Celtics stunningly trade Marcus Smart as part of 3-team deal ahead of draft: reports

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The Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a trade involving Marcus Smart, Kristaps Porzingis and other players and picks ahead of the NBA Draft, according to multiple reports.

The Wizards agreed to trade Porzingis to the Celtics with Smart heading to the Grizzlies, according to the reports. ESPN reported the Wizards are also receiving Tyus Jones from the Grizzlies and Mike Muscala, Danilo Gallinari and a second-round pick in Thursday’s draft from the Celtics.

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Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, center, looks to pass past Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis, left, and forward Rui Hachimura, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Oct. 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

The trades have yet to be made official.

Smart was the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year and a three-time All-Defensive First Team member. Boston selected him with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2014 draft. He averaged 11.5 points, 6.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds along with 1.5 steals per game in 61 games for the Celtics last season.

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The inclusion of Smart in the deal stunned the NBA world. He seemed to be primed to play for Boston for the rest of his career. His hustle and heart on the floor have gone a long way for the Celtics, but his veteran leadership will certainly be valuable to a young Grizzlies team.

Boston is reportedly receiving first-round picks from Memphis for the 2023 and 2024 drafts.

Gallinari was a big offseason acquisition for the Celtics