Marcus Smart

With the Rockets focused on trapping him, Kyrie Irving was held to 15 points in his first regular-season game since March 2025 and the Mavs fell 128-110.

Kevin Durant praises Fred VanVleet and Marcus Smart by highlighting their impact on the Rockets' offensive schemes.

With the Houston Rockets’ season underway today, many were wondering if Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams would be sitting out one or both of back-to-back games, and if so, who would start in their place. Well, earlier this week @WillGuillory on Twitter reported that “Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will sit out back-to-backs to start the season, per Ime Udoka, Marcus Smart, not Reed Sheppard, will start at point guard when VanVleet is out.” Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will sit out back-to-bac...

It’s only preseason, but… The perennial caveat. It’s tiring. We know it’s preseason. We all know. Bogdan Bogdanovic looks good, doesn’t he? The man whose last name is his first name with more letters after it (which is how I learned to stop calling him Bojan Bogdanovic, or vice versa) is hitting 41.2% of his 5.7 threes per game. He’s hitting them above the break, off the catch, etc. Marcus Smart looks like Marcus Smart, too. It doesn’t look like 2026-27 will be his “this guy is officially pas...

The Houston Rockets returned to Toyota Center on Thursday to host the Oklahoma City Thunder in the preseason. The Rockets were coming off a two-game series against the Dallas Mavericks in China, which ended in a split. The Rockets paraded their starting unit of Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen […] The post Rockets’ Marcus Smart drains insane pregame shot in preseason clash vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sep 22, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart (36) talks during media day at Hilton Americas hotel. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect When Fred VanVleet went down with a season-ending injury before the start of the Houston Rockets’ 2025 training camp, the Rockets looked for a backcourt player to step up and replace their on-court leader. The Rockets tried multiple players, including Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, and even Aaron...

Cavaliers Mario Hezonja looked much more comfortable in his second preseason appearance with the Cavaliers. Mack Perry of Sports Illustrated highlighted Hezonja’s all-around performance against Orlando, when the veteran forward finished with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in just under 17 minutes. Hezonja also shot 5-of-9 from the field […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Ime Udoka praised Marcus Smart’s defensive intelligence and leadership during their reunion with the Houston Rockets.

The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this offseason, as they got their first opportunity to fully build around Luka Doncic after their bombshell trade for him in February 2025. They lost four of their consistent starters last season in LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton, so it will be interesting to […] The post 1 Lakers player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers roster is going to look a whole lot different this coming season. Out went LeBron James, which means that Luka Doncic is officially stepping up as the leader of the NBA’s most popular team. Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes, Luke Kennard, and Marcus Smart all departed, too. Meanwhile, Walker Kessler […] The post Bronny James trade odds after intriguing Lakers rumor emerges appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has spoken highly of new teammate Bogdan Bogdanovic following their opening training camp sessions, highlighting the Serbian guard’s dedication and intensity on the practice court. Bogdanovic is preparing for a fresh start in Houston after a difficult previous campaign marked by recurring injury problems. Despite those setbacks, the veteran has […] The post Kevin Durant shares thoughts on Bogdan Bogdanovic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Collin Sexton #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Draymond Green says the Lakers likely wouldn't meet Marcus Smart's demands even if he played better than Austin Reaves in the 2026 playoffs.

Was signing Smart a Smart signing?

Sep 22, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets edia day at Hilton Americas hotel. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Rockets recently seem to insist upon adding veterans who spend a lot of time being injured. Some, like Steven Adams are probably worth it, as long as the team isn’t absolutely relying on him being around (it is – see Stone at Media Day). Adams has a particular set of skills that are unmatched in the NBA – offensive rebounding, s...

Austin Reaves discussed leadership, the Lakers’ revamped roster and his partnership with Luka Doncic during Los Angeles’ media day on Monday, September 28, as he prepares for his sixth NBA season. With LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart and several other veterans no longer on the roster, Reaves is now the Lakers’ longest-tenured player. He […] The post Austin Reaves: “The expectation here is higher than it is anywhere in the world” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.