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Rockets signed Smith 53 million in 4 years! Players from the three roles are confirmed to stay in the team, and the Luxury Teacher aims at the championship

4:23am, 2 July 2025【Basketball】

On July 1, the NBA entered the offseason. On the first day of signing the free market, according to famous reporter Shams, the Rockets and Finney Smith reached a four-year, $53 million contract. The Rockets welcomed strong aid again, and Finney Smith became the Lakers' first player to leave this summer.

In the regular season of the 2024-25 season, Finney Smith played a total of 63 games, averaging 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 28.9 minutes, and a three-point shooting percentage of 41.1%. In the playoffs, Finney Smith averaged 34 minutes in five games, scoring 6.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists.

According to previous reports, Finney Smith refused to execute the $15.4 million player option in his contract next season, and he became a full free agent. The Rockets then launched a very fierce attack on Finney Smith, which was officially reached earlier today, with a value of 53 million in four years. On the Lakers, it is reported that they have already done their job to lose Finney Smith, and they will pursue Melton, Grant and others as replacements.

At the same time, the Rockets also plan to sign a one-year, $3 million contract with Jayshaun Tate, and renew Jeff Green and Aaron Holiday with a veteran's basic salary contract. Tate averaged 3.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game last season, Jeff Green averaged 5.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game last season, and Holiday averaged 5.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game last season.

After entering the offseason, the Rockets have been operating continuously, including renewing Uduka, obtaining Durant in the deal, renewing Jabbarri Smith Jr., etc. Now they have obtained Finney Smith again. What do you think the Rockets are now? Welcome to give your opinions in the comment section.