Marcus Smart Could Head to Houston

Marcus Smart could be headed to Houston if he opts out of his Lakers deal, sparking intrigue as the Rockets eye a defensive boost and a reunion with coach Ime Udoka. With the Lakers navigating cap space uncertainty and needing defensive depth, losing Smart would leave a glaring gap — especially since his energy and playmaking complemented their offense. Smart’s solid stats and playoff history against Houston make him a perfect fit for the Rockets’ rebuild, turning a potential departure into a strategic coup for the Rockets and a fresh start for Smart. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/088d787a8b740778