Marcus Smart considers free agency, Houston as potential landing spot

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.

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