Celtics Could Have Reunion With Former Player

   

The veteran guard now finds himself on his third team, but his latest stop in Washington might not last much longer than his previous ones.

The Washington Wizards face a roster crunch following recent trades.

With 17 players under contract for the 2025-26 season and a roster limit of 15, the organization must make cuts.

“A potential reunion between Marcus Smart and the Celtics would not be off the table,” NBA analyst Jake Weinbach reported, according to Savage Sports.

Smart’s name has surfaced as a potential trade candidate, and surprisingly, a return to Boston remains possible.

 

The question now centers on whether the Celtics should seriously consider bringing their former defensive anchor back into the fold.

Smart offers different qualities that align with Boston’s current identity: elite defense, veteran toughness, and the underdog mentality the team has embraced this season.

The financial implications favor such a move. A Smart-for-Simons swap would save the Celtics $6.1 million and help them slide below the second tax apron.

Fans would undoubtedly embrace the reunion, but the romantic appeal might not match Boston’s broader strategic vision.

Smart enters the final year of his contract with a $21.6 million cap hit for 2025-26. That figure ranks third on Washington’s payroll behind only Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum.

Washington’s crowded backcourt makes Smart’s future increasingly uncertain.

The 31-year-old veteran may need to find yet another new home as the Wizards reshape their roster around younger pieces.

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