Basketball-Reference ↗· 22 Jul 2025
Contract signing · LAL
Done deal
Marcus Smart signs multi-year deal with Lakers
The Lakers have signed Marcus Smart to a multi-year contract. No terms disclosed.
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Hoops Rumors ↗· 15 Sept 2026
Free agency · LAL / HOU / SAC
Developing
Buha: Smart wanted out of LA before Rockets deal came together
Lakers insider Jovan Buha said on The Third Apron podcast that Marcus Smart appeared ready to leave Los Angeles even before free agency opened.
Contract signing · HOU
Done deal
Marcus Smart signs multi-year deal with Rockets
Marcus Smart has agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with Houston, below the $13 million first reported, with a player option for year two, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. He reunites with Ime Udoka, his former Celtics coach now running the Rockets backcourt.
Hoops Rumors ↗· 1 Oct 2026
Waiver · HOU
Done deal
Rockets waive two-way big man Rafael Castro
Houston has waived two-way center Rafael Castro, according to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel.