Rockets new player Finney Smith stated: He will contribute to the defensive end

On July 5, NBA Rockets new forward Finney Smith was interviewed by Houston media and publicly talked about his excitement about joining the Rockets: "

is very happy to be able to join this young Rockets with basketball talent. They have created infinite surprises this season and have achieved regular season record of 2nd in the Western Conference and 4th in the league. I will do my best to contribute my passion and energy to help the Rockets go further in the new season. It is a very happy thing to be able to fight side by side with Durant!"

"It is obvious that the Rockets expressed a very sincere attitude, and they provided me with A four-year long contract contract is something that the Lakers cannot satisfy. I long to be recognized and respected. I don’t want to be in a bumpy and displaced moment every offseason. The Rockets will be in the most competitive championship mode in the league in the future! ”

32-year-old Finney Smith, playing as a power forward, played a total of 63 games in the regular season in 2024-2025, averaged 28.9 minutes per game, scored 8.7 points + 3.9 rebounds + 1.4 assists + 0.9 steals + 0.4 blocks, shooting percentage of 45.0%, three-point shooting percentage of 41.0%, and free throw shooting percentage of 67.0%. Finney Smith has reached a four-year, $53 million franchise contract with the Rockets and has a player option, which really gives him a sense of belonging, and the Rockets hope he continues to provide effective aggressiveness and dominance in wing defense.