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Houston Rockets sign Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanović

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:30 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Houston Rockets sign Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanović

Summary

The Houston Rockets have signed Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13 million deal and Bogdan Bogdanović to a one-year, $3.88 million contract. Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, reunites with head coach Ime Udoka and is expected to enhance the team's defensive culture. Bogdanović, known for his three-point shooting, will help address the Rockets' struggles from beyond the arc last postseason. Additionally, Houston is considering extending a qualifying offer to Tari Eason, making him a restricted free agent. The Rockets are also reportedly open to trade offers for players including Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün.

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Market Watch

•Marcus Smart signs a two-year deal; Bogdan Bogdanović joins for one year.
•Smart brings defensive leadership, reuniting with coach Ime Udoka.
•Bogdanović's shooting addresses Houston's postseason three-point struggles.
•Houston may extend a qualifying offer to Tari Eason.
•Rockets are listening to trade offers for Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün.

Latest Updates

3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Houston, we have a signing! Two, to be exact.

What they're saying

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Defensive grit meets elite perimeter shooting as Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanović head to Houston, bolstering a roster poised for a competitive surge in the Western Conference.
— Yahoo Sports

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