Rockets: Signed G Marcus Smart to a contract.

The Houston Rockets enter the season with a 52–30 record, sitting at #5 in the Western Conference and ranked sixth in the league’s power rankings. They have posted a 9–1 record over their last ten games and boast a net rating of +5.2, indicating strong overall performance.

Adding veteran guard Marcus Smart provides the Rockets with additional depth at the point guard position. Smart contributed 9.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game over 62 contests last season while shooting 39.5 percent from the field. His experience and defensive acumen could help sustain the team’s momentum and give coach flexibility in backcourt rotations as the Rockets look to solidify their playoff positioning.