Marcus Smart Joins Rockets | NBA News

Marcus Smart is headed to Houston on a two-year, $13M deal with a player option in Year 2, marking a savvy move after declining his Lakers option. At 32, Smart delivered elite defense — averaging 1.4 steals — while scoring 9.3 points and 3 rebounds in 62 games last season. His leadership and playoff performance against the Rockets, including a 21-point, 10-assist game, made him a perfect fit. With ties to coach Ime Udoka and proven intensity, Smart brings veteran defense and playoff grit to Houston’s backcourt. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/c0fbf22ed65db106