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.

The Washington Wizards have the NBA’s worst record, but they have been active. They added veterans Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton at the trade deadline while shipping out Kyle Kuzma. The team continues to try and develop a raft of intriguing young players.

It hasn’t been a minute since Marcus Smart started donning the Washington Wizards jersey and he’s already raising eyebrows for his defensive energy. After drawing an offensive foul in the fourth quarter during their duel with the Brooklyn Nets,

After taking a charge on Trendon Watford, Marcus Smart popped up with a flawless kip-up, sending the Wizards’ crowd into a frenzy.

Though not likely to ever be the tallest or the most skilled player on the court at a given time, NBA veteran Marcus Smart has long been known for his tenacious defense and grit. Clearly, that toughness hasn’t left him since being traded to the Washington Wizards earlier this month.

After a whirlwind NBA trade deadline, Marcus Smart has finally been able to take stock of his new life as a member of the Washington Wizards. The Wizards acquired Smart from the Memphis Grizzlies in the final hour of last month's NBA trade deadline.

The Washington Wizards had their two veteran additions take the court on Friday. That has pushed the younger newcomers out of the big-league squad. NBA trade deadline acquisitions Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart debuted for the Wizards during Friday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital

It took 57 games for the Washington Wizards to hold a team under 100 points this season. Of course, Marcus Smart wasn't around for most of those. Smart and the Wizards held Brooklyn to 12 points in the fourth quarter of their 107-99 victory over the Nets on Monday night.

It took 57 games for the Washington Wizards to hold a team under 100 points this season. Of course, Marcus Smart wasn't around for most of those. Smart and the Wizards held Brooklyn to 12 points in the fourth quarter of their 107-99 victory over the Nets on Monday night.

Khris Middleton, Marcus Smart, and Richaun Holmes are three players who the Wizards could look to trade in the offseason.

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

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole has embraced his new teammate Marcus Smart with open arms and is excited to see what the defensive stalwart will bring to the team. “Huge addition to our team,” Poole said,