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9.3
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2.8
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3.0
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1.4
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0.4
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Smart joins the Lakers for the 2025-26 season, looking to put a stretch of injuries and uneven performances behind him. The veteran guard appeared in 34 regular-season games (seven starts) between the Grizzlies and Wizards last year, averaging 9.0 points, 3.2 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals while shooting 39.3 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from deep in 20 minutes per appearance. A string of injuries has limited him to just 54 regular-season contests over the past two years, disrupting his ability to find a consistent rhythm and form. After agreeing to a buyout with Washington in July, Smart signed with Los Angeles to bolster the team's backcourt depth and provide a steady veteran presence. The Lakers' starting guard spots are secure with superstar Luka Doncic and rising star Austin Reaves, but there's still uncertainty behind them with Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James all vying for rotation roles. At age 31, Smart might not carry the same offensive upside as some younger options, but he brings elite defensive credentials as a three-time All-NBA Defensive Team selection and the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year. Expect him to serve primarily as a defensive specialist who can provide occasional scoring bursts, with steady offense more of a bonus than a nightly guarantee. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Rockets in July of 2026. 
Joining Houston
Smart agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Rockets on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
With LeBron James expected to leave the Lakers, Smart declined his $5.4 million player option that would have kept him in Los Angeles for 2026-27 and will instead join Ime Udoka, who coached Smart for one season in Boston. That year, Smart won Defensive Player of the Year, and the Celtics reached the NBA Finals. Last regular season, the veteran guard averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 28.5 minutes per game over 62 appearances (54 starts). Smart figures to play a complementary role in Houston's backcourt, with Fred VanVleet (knee) working his way back to full strength.
With LeBron James expected to leave the Lakers, Smart declined his $5.4 million player option that would have kept him in Los Angeles for 2026-27 and will instead join Ime Udoka, who coached Smart for one season in Boston. That year, Smart won Defensive Player of the Year, and the Celtics reached the NBA Finals. Last regular season, the veteran guard averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 28.5 minutes per game over 62 appearances (54 starts). Smart figures to play a complementary role in Houston's backcourt, with Fred VanVleet (knee) working his way back to full strength.
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How does Marcus Smart compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
54.3%
Effective Field Goal %
49.7%
3-Point Attempt Rate
61.6%
Free Throw Rate
27.1%
Offensive Rebound %
2.5%
Defensive Rebound %
8.7%
Total Rebound %
5.7%
Assist %
13.8%
Steal %
2.1%
Block %
1.2%
Turnover %
11.3%
Usage %
15.5%
Fantasy Points Per Game
21.0
Fantasy Points Per Minute
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Smart's first season in Memphis was one to forget, playing just 20 games due to ankle and finger injuries. When healthy, Smart was on brand, averaging 14.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.1 steals and 2.1 three-pointers on 43.0 percent shooting. However, it should be noted that the small uptick in offensive production came when Ja Morant was sidelined, something that Memphis will be trying to avoid this season. Assuming the Grizzlies are healthy to start the season, Smart should still be able to log starter's minutes on most nights, despite the fact he may come off the bench. His scoring will once again take a backseat to his defensive output, something that doesn't always translate to fantasy value. He is who he is at this point, an inefficient, low-volume scorer who offers elite defensive numbers and moderate upside in both assists and threes. Smart remains a viable asset in the latter half of drafts, providing value anywhere after pick 90.
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Becoming free agent
Smart declined his $5.4 million player option for 2026-27 on Monday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
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Huge workload in loss
Smart finished Monday's 115-110 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals with five points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 36 minutes.
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Plays well in loss
Smart registered 12 points (4-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and four steals over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
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Makes impact on defense in loss
Smart produced nine points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists, three blocks and three steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
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Outstanding in Game 3 win
Smart racked up 21 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and five steals across 39 minutes during Friday's 112-108 overtime victory over the Rockets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
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Could test free agency?
Smart might decline his $5.4 million player option and become an unrestricted free agent, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
According to Woike, "the belief around the league" is that Smart will opt out and pursue a long-term contract as an unrestricted free agent. The 32-year-old hasn't been the same player since his days in Boston, where he was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. Still, despite his downward trajectory over the years, he had somewhat of a career resurgence with the Lakers in 2025-26, averaging 9.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.4 blocks and 1.5 steals in 54 regular-season starts. Smart could draw interest from at least a handful of clubs, especially if the price is right. However, it appears the Rockets have emerged as a team poised to make a strong push for the veteran, potentially reuniting him with Ime Udoka, his former coach with the Celtics.
According to Woike, "the belief around the league" is that Smart will opt out and pursue a long-term contract as an unrestricted free agent. The 32-year-old hasn't been the same player since his days in Boston, where he was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. Still, despite his downward trajectory over the years, he had somewhat of a career resurgence with the Lakers in 2025-26, averaging 9.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.4 blocks and 1.5 steals in 54 regular-season starts. Smart could draw interest from at least a handful of clubs, especially if the price is right. However, it appears the Rockets have emerged as a team poised to make a strong push for the veteran, potentially reuniting him with Ime Udoka, his former coach with the Celtics.