Marcus Smart signed with the Houston Rockets (signing) — official Jul 10, 2026.

What we know

Timeline

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  Jun 23, 2026reported

  Lakers Spotlight Marcus Smart's Season-Long Defensive Work

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  Jun 29, 2026reported

  Marcus Smart declines $5.4M option, will enter unrestricted free agency

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  Jun 29, 2026reported

  Marcus Smart Declines $5.4M Option, Hits Free Agency

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  Jun 29, 2026reported

  Marcus Smart Declines $5.4M Lakers Option, Houston Eyes Udoka Reunion

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  Jun 29, 2026reported

  Lakers Lose Marcus Smart to Free Agency as Deandre Ayton Picks Up $8.1M Option

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  Jun 30, 2026reported

  Marcus Smart's free agency splits opinion after option decline

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  Jul 1, 2026reported✓ confirmed Jul 20, 2026

  Marcus Smart Agrees to Two-Year, $13M Deal With Houston Rockets

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  Jul 1, 2026reported✓ confirmed Jul 20, 2026

  Marcus Smart leaves Lakers for Rockets on two-year, $13M deal

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  Jul 10, 2026official

  Signed G Marcus Smart to a contract.

  NBA official transactions
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  Aug 21, 2026reported

  Aaron Holiday leaves Rockets for Maxima Roma

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  Sep 23, 2026reported

  Marcus Smart addresses Texas roots at Houston Media Day

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  Sep 24, 2026reported

  Marcus Smart calls Los Angeles Lakers contract offer disrespectful

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  Jul 10, 2026settled

  team_membership recorded: Houston Rockets (signing)

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