Marcus Smart considers free agency, Houston as potential landing spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:47 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Marcus Smart is considering declining his $5.4 million player option with the Lakers ahead of Monday's deadline. The Houston Rockets are emerging as a possible destination for the guard, who played under head coach Ime Udoka in Boston. Sources indicate Smart is expected to attract interest from multiple teams during the free agency period. The situation will develop in the coming days as the deadline approaches.
- •Marcus Smart may decline his player option with the Lakers.
- •The deadline for Smart to decide is Monday.
- •Houston Rockets are a possible destination for Smart.
- •Smart played for Ime Udoka when both were in Boston.
- 8:47 AMYahoo Sports — Marcus Smart an option for Houston?
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