Marcus Smart contract discussions with Rockets emerge as free agency begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Houston Rockets are reportedly looking to sign Marcus Smart to a contract worth around three years and $21 million. This move is seen as a way to deepen their guard rotation and reunite Smart with former coach Ime Udoka. Following a disappointing 2025-26 season that saw the Rockets exit early from the postseason, they are considering several roster changes this summer to enhance their competitiveness in the Western Conference. Smart, who has Texas roots, played 62 games for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, averaging 9.3 points, 3.0 assists, and 1.4 steals.
- •Rockets aim to add Marcus Smart as free agency opens.
- •Contract discussions estimated at three years, $21 million.
- •Smart previously spent nine seasons with Boston.
- •He averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists with the Lakers last season.
- •Rockets seek to improve after early postseason exit.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Details on a possible Marcus Smart contract with the Rockets revealed
"The Rockets could be adding some solid guard depth this offseason.
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