Marcus Smart, who spent nine seasons with the Celtics, is returning to the Eastern Conference as a Washington Wizard.

The Wizards' rebuild received a boost at the trade deadline, as they've gathered a significant inventory of future draft picks.

The 76ers filled a need at backup point guard. And in the process they acquired someone they coveted since the 2021 NBA draft. On Thursday, the Sixers agreed to acquire two-way player Jared Butler and four second-round picks from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Reggie Jackson and a 2026 first-round pick,