Multiple reports say the Houston Rockets are monitoring free-agency options involving Marcus Smart. Yahoo Sports reports that Smart is expected to draw interest from teams beyond the Los Angeles Lakers, with Houston specifically linked as a potential suitor. The connection appears tied to Smart’s contract structure: the Lakers have given him optionality through a player option for next season. According to the reports, Houston’s interest would come into play if Smart declines that option and tests the market, potentially allowing him to sign elsewhere in the Western Conference. The coverage frames the Rockets’ involvement as reported interest rather than a confirmed agreement, and it does not specify contract terms, timing, or whether Smart has indicated a plan to leave Los Angeles. Overall, the information centers on whether Smart opts out of his current Lakers option, which would open a pathway for Houston and other teams to pursue him during free agency.