Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1924, Faidon Matthaiou, Greek basketball player and coach (died 2011) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1973, Lon Chaney Jr., American actor (born 1906) passed away. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lakers Rumors: Rockets Are Most Likely Team To Land Marcus Smart
The expectation is that Marcus Smart will decline his 5.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers and test unrestricted free agency. Once that happens, the Houston Rockets have already emerged as a potential suitor for Smart. In fact, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic, Smart signing with the Rockets is viewed as []
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Lakers Nation
· Jun 29, 2026
Marcus Smart Rumors: Rockets Most Likely Team To Sign Veteran Guard
The expectation is that Marcus Smart will decline his 5.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers and test unrestricted free agency. Once that happens, the Houston Rockets have already emerged as a potential suitor for Smart. In fact, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic, Smart signing with the Rockets is viewed as []
RealGM Basketball Wiretap
· Jul 1, 2026
Marcus Smart, Rockets Agree To Two-Year, $13M Deal
Marcus Smart and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a two-year, 13 million contract. Smart had declined his 5.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers to become an unrestricted free agent. Smart appeared in 62 games with the Lakers last season, averaging 9.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 28.5 minutes in a bounce back season. Smart is represented by Jason Glushon and Josh Ketroser. The signing will not hard cap the Rockets, which will improve their chances of re-signing Tari Eason as a restricted free agent.
Yahoo Sports
· Jul 1, 2026
Marcus Smart leaving Lakers in free agency to join Rockets
Smart is getting a two-year, 13 million contract with the Rockets.
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