In a surprise move that's sending shockwaves through the NBA, free agent guard Marcus Smart is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers to join the Houston Rockets for the 2026-27 season. The 30-year-old point guard, who joined the Lakers just last year, has agreed to a 2-year, $13 million deal with the Rockets, which includes a player option for the second year. Smart's decision to depart the Lakers after just one season marks a significant shift in the team's roster dynamics, particularly with the team's championship aspirations still in limbo. As Smart looks to reboot his career in Houston, the Lakers will now face a crucial offseason in determining how to replace his defensive prowess and scoring punch.
Marcus 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...
