The Grizzlies reportedly made one deal ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. Here's what it means for the rest of the season and beyond

The Marcus Smart era with the Grizzlies came to an end right before Thursday’s trade deadline. Smart is headed from the Grizzlies to the Wizards in a multi-team trade as first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Grizzlies are sending a first-round pick to the Wizards while Memphis gets two second-round picks.

The Memphis Grizzlies traded Marcus Smart and a first-round pick to the Washington Wizards in a three-team deal with the Sacramento Kings before the NBA trade deadline. Memphis received draft assets and cleared roster space for younger players.