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Smart Joins Rockets for Defense | Houston Rockets News
Houston Rockets just pulled off a major defensive upgrade by signing Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13M deal — a move that perfectly aligns with coach Ime Udoka’s system. Smart, a two-time All-Defensive selection and 2022 DPOY, brings elite versatility and physicality to a roster built around switching and pressure defense. With a player option in Year 2, Smart’s fit is flexible, and GM Rafael Stone is thrilled, calling him “a Rocket.” Smart’s playoff pedigree and on-off dominance last season make him a crucial bench weapon alongside Tari Eason and Bogdan Bogdanović as the Rockets aim to build…
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