Overview

• Dorian Finney-Smith agreed to a four-year, $53 million contract after opting out of a $15.4 million player option with the Lakers and averaged 7.9 points while shooting a career-high 41% from three last season.
• Clint Capela returned on a three-year, $21.5 million deal after averaging a double-double over his career and spending the past five seasons with the Atlanta Hawks.
• These signings mark the Rockets’ second wave of offseason moves following their June 22 trade for Kevin Durant and bolster both perimeter defense and interior presence.
• Finney-Smith’s prior experience alongside Luka Dončić in Dallas and his top-10 defensive effectiveness against All-Stars reinforce Houston’s veteran wing depth.
• Houston’s multi-year commitments contrast with the Lakers’ shorter offers as teams weigh current competitiveness against future cap flexibility.