Rockets explore trade options for Dorian Finney-Smith after poor season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:28 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Houston Rockets are reportedly considering trading wing Dorian Finney-Smith following a disappointing season. After missing 27 games due to injury, Finney-Smith averaged 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and struggled with a 27% shooting rate from beyond the arc. The team aims to improve its roster after finishing fifth in the Western Conference and is looking to clear cap space. Finney-Smith has three years left on his contract, two of which are non-guaranteed. The Rockets are actively exploring the trade market.
- •Rockets finished fifth in the Western Conference last season.
- •Finney-Smith averaged career-low stats in 2025-26.
- •He has three years remaining on his contract, two non-guaranteed.
- •Rockets aim for roster improvements this summer.
- •Team exploring the trade market for Finney-Smith.
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets shopping 10-year NBA veteran after career-worst season
"After a poor start to his tenure in Houston, the Rockets are said to be exploring ways to move on from Dorian Finney-Smith.
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