Marcus Smart Could Leave Lakers

Marcus Smart is reportedly weighing a move away from the Lakers, potentially becoming a free agent by declining his $5.4M player option before Monday’s deadline — with the Houston Rockets showing interest. Despite a solid season in LA, where he played 62 games and started 51, his departure would be a major blow, especially after helping eliminate the Rockets in the playoffs. For Houston, Smart would instantly upgrade their backcourt, while LA faces a tough replacement challenge. The Lakers want him back — but the clock is ticking. 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/8c3f3127e2622143