Marcus Smart leaving Lakers in free agency to join Rockets
01-07-2026 13:49 via sports.yahoo.com

Marcus Smart leaving Lakers in free agency to join Rockets

Marcus Smart is the latest free agent to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard has reached agreement on a two-year, $13 million contract with the Houston Rockets, ESPN reported.The second year of his contract will reportedly be a player option.Smart, who played under Houston coach Ime Udoka, gives Houston a tough, defensive-minded guard who can also space the floor with his 3-point shooting. He averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals with the Lakers last season.The Rockets stru
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