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Rockets SIGN Former DPOY Marcus Smart | Salary Cap UPDATE + Tari Eason Contract PREDICTIONS
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- Jul 2, 2026
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- 2116
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Summary
Houston Rockets continue NBA free agency by signing former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a team-friendly two-year deal. Is Smart’s gritty leadership and defensive intensity the missing piece for Houston’s playoff push? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down Smart’s fit alongside Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, and Amen Thompson, weighing his high-impact defense against concerns about age, injuries, and his unpredictable offense. Key topics include Houston’s reshaped salary cap outlook, potential for a team-friendly extension with Tari Eason amid a tightening market, and creative uses for the biannual exception. The episode also features sharp takes on blockbuster trades—Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, Lakers’ high-stakes roster shakeups with Luka Dončić and Walker Kessler, and Miami Heat’s playmaking overhaul. Don’t miss this energetic analysis of the Rockets’ offseason moves and their mounting flexibility for future trades.