As the Washington Wizards are getting acclimated with Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton, here are a few reasons how and why this partnership is beneficial to the team.

Washington Wizards Guard Marcus Smart has a chip on his shoulder. Here is why he plays the game with something to prove.

ESPN’s David Dennis Jr. was also impressed with Smart’s kip up and gave credit to where it is due. He also pointed out an impressive milestone in the Wizards’ 107-99 win over the Cavaliers.

It took 57 games for the Washington Wizards to hold a team under 100 points this season. Marcus Smart and the Wizards held Brooklyn to 12 points in the fourth quarter of their 107-99 victory over the Nets on Monday night.

Playing in just his third game with the team out of the nation's capital, Smart took a fourth-quarter charge while guarding Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford—and drew a foul. He then proceeded to get himself off the floor with a kip-up and fired up the Washington crowd.

The Wizards are looking to make the most of the season. With a 9-45 record, the team has little to no chance of qualifying for the playoffs. The last time they made the postseason was in 2021, led by Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook.

As expected, Smart will return to action Monday after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Magic due to a finger injury. Smart made his Wizards debut last Thursday against the Bucks, posting five points, one rebound, one assist and two steals in 17 minutes off the bench during a 104-101 loss.

Washington Wizards Coach Brian Keefe has made one thing clear since his team acquired Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton ahead of the trade deadline: The veterans are not here solely to serve as ...

The young team has made improvements on offense and defense with help from veterans Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton.

Jordan Poole has helped Kyshawn George improve this season, and Khris Middleton is proud of the young Wizards.

Experience matters in the NBA. That is why the Washington Wizards are thankful they are benefiting from acquiring Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton. Adding Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton starts ...