As free agency negotiations officially begin around the NBA (external agreements can be reached as of 5:00 p.m. Central on Monday, June 30), the Houston Rockets are continuing a busy 2025 offseason under the guidance of general manager Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka.
With All-Star forward Kevin Durant already in the fold, Houston has recently agreed to new contracts with Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet, and there are rumors that Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith could be an attainable target during the opening days of 2025 free agency.
Sponsored by Karbach Brewing, Monday’s podcast episode of The Lager Line explores all the various implications of Houston’s wheeling and dealing, along with the re-signings of influential veterans such as Aaron Holiday, Jae’Sean Tate, and Jeff Green.
Discussion topics include include how Smith and VanVleet’s relatively inexpensive deals could the Rockets help fill out future rosters, as well as why Finney-Smith is a worthwhile target to potentially backfill the role of Dillon Brooks (traded to Phoenix in the Durant deal).
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Podcast: Jabari Smith Jr. extends in Houston, Dorian Finney-Smith free agency rumors swirl
Reporting by Ben DuBose, Rockets Wire / Rockets Wire
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