How the Rockets' Marcus Smart signing amid free agency is ideal for head coach Ime Udoka ahead of the 2026-27 season.

In just a few weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers have gone from struggling to win roughly half of their games to becoming one of the NBA's hottest teams. After defeating the Houston Rockets in back-to-back ...

The Los Angeles Lakers took a tough hit in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets, but the real drama unfolded after the final ...

Smart becomes the 1st guard to win the award since Gary Payton in 1995-96 and only the 6th overall. From NBA.com News Services Smart finished ahead of Suns forward Mikal Bridges and three-time winner ...

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 told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton is hoping to emulate the play of Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley with L.A.

The Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of star power, with Luka Doncic orchestrating the offense, LeBron James continuing to produce deep into his career and Austin Reaves becoming a rising star. The ...

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.

Marcus Smart’s assignment in Game 2 of the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets was as challenging as it gets. Guard Kevin Durant, the greatest scorer of all-time. What was ...

NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that Marcus Smart has declined his player option and will become an unrestricted free agent.

Houston continues to update its backcourt in the offseason by agreeing to a 2-year deal with Marcus Smart. From NBA.com News Services Marcus Smart is a former Kia Defensive Player of the Year winner.