Rockets use middle-class special case to recruit forward Finney Smith

According to multiple American media reports, the NBA Rockets are actively chasing Lakers forward player Finney Smith, who has decided to refuse a $15.4 million player option contract with the Lakers next season, thus becoming a free agent to enter the trading market. The Lakers are willing to reach a relatively reasonable contract renewal with them, but the deadline is probably difficult to reach Finney Smith is satisfied. He does not want to become a Wanderer every season again. The Rockets have a $14.1 million middle-class special case and will provide it with a four-year offer.

32-year-old Finney Smith plays as a power forward. He has played in a total of 63 games in the regular season of the 2024-2025 season, averaged 28.9 minutes per game, scored 8.7 points + 3.9 rebounds + 1.4 assists + 0.9 steals + 0.4 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 45.0%, a three-point shooting percentage of 41.0%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 67.0%.

The Rockets signed and upgraded very quickly during the offseason. After recruiting Durant, they also sent away Dillon Brooks, who was fierce on the defensive end. The Rockets hope to continue to look for a player with rich experience and excellent defensive end on the wings. Finney Smith is the most suitable candidate, and the latter is also very affirming the Rockets' record this season, believing that they will be a strong contender for the sprint championship in the next few seasons.