However, Charania’s well-respected co-worker, Bobby Marks, wisely pointed out that the Lakers need to clear space if they want to use the $5.1 million bi-annual exception to land Smart. The Lakers took a step in the right direction on Sunday by cutting ties with a recently acquired 6-foot-5 guard.

A top trade candidate this offseason came off the board on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal following his buyout by the Washington Wizards,

One NBA writer proposed a trade that would give the Lakers a player who could plug one of their biggest needs right now.

The Los Angeles Lakers are bringing in Marcus Smart, according to multiple reports. But to do so, they need to clear some cap space. That meant that on Sunday, they waived Shake Milton, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Milton joined the Lakers midway through last season and played 11.5 minutes per game.