Rockets guard Marcus Smart sidelined by left forearm strain
The gist
Rockets guard Marcus Smart has missed multiple games with a left forearm strain and is listed day-to-day.
His absence thins Houston's backcourt behind starter Fred VanVleet.
How it unfolded
- 2014Smart debuted for the Boston Celtics in a 121-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
- Jul 2026Smart signed a two-year contract with the Houston Rockets as a veteran boost off the bench.
- Oct 11, 2026Smart played for the Rockets in the NBA China Games 2026 against the Dallas Mavericks in Macau.