Most big-name free agents have already made their move, but a few fringe stars are still out there. Marcus Smart is one of those players. Per a new report, Smart feels "insulted" by what he considers a "lack of respect" from Boston. He reportedly wants to return to Boston, and the Celtics have claimed they want to hold onto him, but it seems Boston hasn't floated a figure Smart feels is a fair deal.
A source close to Marcus Smart says Smart has been “unresponsive” in #Celtics’ efforts to reach out because he is “insulted by what he feels is a lack of respect by front office.” https://t.co/aGVO4xiA6t
Multiple reports have indicated other teams around the league—including the Kings, Nets, and Grizzlies—may make a run at Smart.
Source: After striking out on Zach Levine, the Sacramento Kings are preparing to put together an offer #Celtics Marcus Smart.
Source: Several teams - inc the #Grizzlies and #Nets - have inquired about a S-T w/the #Celtics for RFA Marcus Smart, who has already met with Brooklyn. Source also says that Boston has had zero communication or contact w/Smart.
Smart appeared to connect with the Nets at Summer League in Las Vegas.
What appears to be Boston Celtics restricted free agent Marcus Smart and his agent having a conversation with Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks at the Thomas and Mack Center on Monday night. pic.twitter.com/04EaquaNxy
In addition to Smart, Clint Capela (a restricted free agent with Houston) and Isaiah Thomas (an unrestricted free agent) remain unsigned.
