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 veteran point guard hit the NBA free agency market on Saturday afternoon. Since the Detroit Pistons could be on the hunt for a Dennis Schroder replacement, al