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Celtics fans should laugh at how good Marcus Smart has looked with Rockets

Rooting for Marcus Smart while he's not on the Boston Celtics anymore is one thing, but it makes the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to let him walk look even dumber. Seriously, why did they do that?

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 9:40 PM
Celtics fans should laugh at how good Marcus Smart has looked with Rockets
Key Things to Know
  • Hardwood Houdini argues Marcus Smart's strong play for Houston makes the Lakers' decision to let him walk look foolish.
  • Marcus Smart signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Houston Rockets to reunite with coach Ime Udoka.
  • Smart scored 20 points with five rebounds and four assists in a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Matt John argues that Boston Celtics fans can take delight in Marcus Smart's strong preseason form with the Houston Rockets, which highlights a questionable offseason decision by the Los Angeles Lakers. Smart rejoined head coach Ime Udoka in Houston on a three-year, $21 million contract after departing Los Angeles, and recently recorded 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists in a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks.

John criticizes the Lakers' front office for allowing the defensive guard to leave in free agency. He questions their choice to instead allocate backcourt resources to scoring guard Collin Sexton, arguing Smart would have provided much better defensive balance alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

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