Marcus Smart is expected to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and join the Houston Rockets in NBA free agency after agreeing to a two-year contract worth $13 million, according to multiple reports. The New York Post and Yahoo Sports both report the agreement is for two years at $13 million, with the latter describing it as a deal that includes a player option for the second year. The Athletic adds performance context from Smart’s most recent season with the Lakers, noting he appeared in 62 games and averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists, and 1.4 steals. The reporting indicates Smart’s move is planned for the 2026–27 season, meaning he will not return to Los Angeles next year under the terms of the free-agent agreement. The sources collectively outline the key terms of the contract and summarize Smart’s statistical output with the Lakers, but do not provide additional details on his role or team-specific plans with Houston beyond the reported agreement.
Marcus Smart agrees to leave Lakers for Rockets on two-year deal
Marcus Smart is expected to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and join the Houston Rockets in NBA free agency after agreeing to a two-year contract worth $13 million, according to multiple reports. The New...
- Marcus Smart is agreeing to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and join the Houston Rockets in free agency.
- The reported agreement is for two years and $13 million.
- Reports indicate the deal includes a player option for the second year.
- Smart played 62 games for the Lakers last season and averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists, and 1.4 steals.
- Smart is not expected to return to the Lakers for the 2026–27 season.
The Lakers will have a big hole to fill in the starting lineup with the departure of Marcus Smart.
2 hours agoSmart appeared in 62 games and averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals for the Lakers last season.
3 hours agoMarcus Smart won’t return to the Lakers for the 2026-27 season. The free agent guard is leaving the Lakers for the Rockets in free agency just one year after coming to Los Angeles. The two sides agreed to a 2-year, $13 million deal (plus a player option for the second year) earlier Wednesday morning. Smart...
3 hours agoSmart is getting a two-year, $13 million contract with the Rockets.
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