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Astros right-hander AJ Blubaugh has become a popular ask from other clubs who’ve engaged in trade talks with the Astros, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Houston general manager Dana Brown has fielded interest in Blubaugh and other relievers as he looks to walk a fine line; the ‘Stros have played much better since a […]
We asked. You answered. The answers seem to indicate a common thread: Astros fans have more faith in Hunter Brown to have a dominant 2nd half than they do in Mike Burrows, Tatsuya Imai or Spencer Arrighetti to be even decent the rest of the season. The poll was fashioned in such a way to […]
Josh Okogie fits exactly what the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for to boost their perimeter defense.
The Astros have been without Cristian Javier for the better part of three months due to a Grade 2 strain of his throwing shoulder. The right-hander will return from the injured list this week but will do so in an unfamiliar role. Manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and Chandler Rome of […]
It’s never a good sign when your first mile feels like you’ve already run a full marathon. For Tatsuyi Imai, the outing was quick and ugly. Twins 8 Astros 3. Imai’s early game struggles were on full display before an announced crowd of 29,179. In the opening several minutes, Trevor Larnach […]
Well, the sun beats down on Houston’s heavy night,All bathed in gaudy light,Ready to take the mound:Stepping on a Texas diamond, you can hurl,The ball a spinning pearlAll of their batters swung and frowned. Did you feel it pleasing?Do you realizeThat you are a master of surprise? On the hill, you were the master of […]
Within the first 24 hours of the NBA’s 2026 free agency window, the Houston Rockets reached two agreements to fortify the depth of their 2026-27 roster. Veteran guard Marcus Smart, who torched the Rockets in the 2026 playoffs while with the Los Angeles Lakers, is joining Houston on a two-year, $13-million deal. Smart remains one […] The post Rockets land Marcus Smart, Bogdan Bogdanović in free agency appeared first on ClutchFans .
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (43-45) will play another rubber game tonight as they conclude their three game series with the visiting Minnesota Twins (41-46) at Daikin Park. RHP Tatsuya Imai (5-3, 5.36 ERA), who’s won three straight decisions, will get the start for the Astros tonight opposite RHP Taj Bradley (6-3, 3.98 ERA) and […]
First Pitch: 7:10 PMTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: The Crawfish Boxes Still early in the summer, and the team has got to last:Way too many games remaining to become already gassed.Down to Houston for a third assignment, and a victory’s the planAs long as in the dugout […]
The Houston Texans officially released DB Ajani Carter and LB Xavier Thomas from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Thomas, 26, is a former fifth-round pick by the Cardinals in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Clemson. He was in the second year of a four-year, $4,370,624 rookie […] The post Texans Cut Two Players From IR appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Jaguars Jaguars OL Wyatt Milum is heading into training camp healthy after dealing with an injury during his rookie season. He is also confident with the playbook heading into this offseason, given that Jacksonville retained its offensive coaches. “This is the strongest I’ve ever felt, and this is the healthiest I’ve been since entering the […] The post AFC Notes: Carnell Tate, Wyatt Milum, Jaguars, Texans, Titans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
It was Bruce Lee who said, “Be water, my friend”. Water is shapeless. Formless. Water will take the shape of whatever it’s in. Water is weak, right? Marcus Aurelius said that one should “Be like the rock that the waves keep crashing over. It stands unmoved, and the rage of the sea falls still around […]
Free agent guard Marcus Smart has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Rockets that includes a player option for the second season, according to ESPN. The former Defensive Player of the Year will reunite with head coach Ime Udoka, giving Houston an experienced defender and playmaker to strengthen its backcourt rotation. The […] The post Rockets sign Marcus Smart appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers lost a crucial defender to the Houston Rockets for the second straight year in free agency.
Celtics fans can rejoice now that Marcus Smart is no longer a Laker. Smart agreed to a two-year deal with the Rockets on Wednesday.
Following a bounceback season in Los Angeles, Marcus Smart is set to earn a bit more money on his next contract. Unfortunately, it won’t be with the Lakers. After opting out of his contract on Monday, Smart has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Shams Charania of […]
After LeBron James announced he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this summer, the Lakers lost two more key players on the first full day of free agency on Wednesday. Guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard reportedly signed two-year, $13 million deals with the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns, respectively. […] The post Lakers Lose Pair of Veteran Guards On First Full Day of Free Agency appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Houston Rockets are wasting no time in 2026 NBA Free Agency. According to reports, they have signed away former Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13 million deal. Smart is already familiar with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka from their time together in Boston. The 32-year-old Smart is coming off of […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are letting Mrcus Smart walk to the Houston Rockets for a contract they could have easily matched.
The Houston Rockets are adding to their depth by assigning former Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovich. ESPN insider Shams Charania was the first to report the news. “Free agent Bogdan Bogdanovic has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Rockets executives recruited Bogdanovic tonight and now land an established, […]
Veteran guard Marcus Smart has agreed to sign a two-year, $13MM contract with the Rockets after opting out of his Lakers contract to reach free agency, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Smart’s new deal with Houston will include a second-year player option for the 2027/28 season, Charania adds. On the heels of two […]
Marcus Smart is off to Houston.
With the Houston Rockets landing Marcus Smart in free agency, Dorian Finney-Smith might become expendable in a trade.
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The Houston Rockets are exploring ways to create financial flexibility to sign veteran guard Marcus Smart, with the team reportedly engaging in trade discussions involving Dorian Finney-Smith to open room for a larger multiyear contract. Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported on Tuesday that Houston has contacted several teams about moving […] The post Rockets exploring move to sign Marcus Smart appeared first on TalkBasket.net .