However, Smart agreed to a buyout with the Wizards on July 20 before signing a two-year, $10.52 million contract with the Lakers two days later, per Spotrac. The 31-year-old is now enjoying a key role on a contending team, as he averaged 27.3 minutes per game entering Sunday night’s matchup with the Miami Heat.

Doncic picked right back up where he left off on Friday night, scoring 44 points and leading the Lakers to a 117-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies to kick off NBA Cup Group Play at FedExForum.

Ultimately his effort has to be more consistent, or he will lose his starting spot.

Detroit enters Monday’s matchup as the more consistent and better-rested team — and that’s reason enough to back the Pistons -3.5.

Both teams relied heavily on 3-pointers, with Chicago hitting 17 of 37 and New York converting 18 of 45.

With an extra innings win over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Los Angeles Dodgers came from behind to clinch the World Series title.

Blue Jays fans are still looking for a World Series win in Toronto tonight after the team fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, forcing Game 7.