Think back to the summer of 2023. The Grizzlies acquired Marcus Smart in part because of his ability as a perimeter defender.

Marcus Smart’s last game came in December ... night against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena for the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis blew the game open in the second half and cruised to ...

The Grizzlies traded Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia at the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Memphis acquired Marvin Bagley III and Johnny Davis, but Davis was later waived. Letting Davis go opened a 15th ...

Therefore, they sent standout defender Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade. Flash forward to 2025; the Grizzlies have since moved off Smart after he struggled to stay ...