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Rockets, Marcus Smart reportedly agree to 2-year deal
Jul 01 2026 15:48 · By From NBA.com News Services · 47 Reads
Marcus Smart is a former Kia Defensive Player of the Year winner.
Former Kia Defensive Player of the Year winner Marcus Smart has reached a deal with the Rockets. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Houston and Smart have settled on a two-year, $13 million deal. Last season, Smart posted 9.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 3 apg and 1.4 spg in 62 games.
Free agent guard Marcus Smart has agreed on a two-year, $13 million deal with the Houston Rockets, plus a player option for the second season, sources tell ESPN. The former Defensive Player of the Year reunites with Ime Udoka for significant opportunity in the Rockets backcourt.
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July 1, 2026
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