Smart Joins Rockets for Defense | NBA News

Houston Rockets pull off a savvy move by signing Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13M deal — a defensive anchor and locker-room leader who fits perfectly under Ime Udoka’s system. After declining his Lakers option, Smart brings elite perimeter defense, toughness, and flashes of scoring to a guard unit that’s been thin since Fred VanVleet’s injury. With young talent developing and key additions like Bogdan Bogdanovic and Bruce Thornton, the Rockets’ backcourt looks poised for a major upgrade — even if Smart’s scoring days are behind him, his impact on defense and team culture could be game-changing. 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/a19afe476bd1dd9c