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Bogdan Bogdanovic Signs One-Year Deal with Houston Rockets
7/1/2026, 2:55:57 PM
Bogdanovic Signs with Rockets
Serbian guard Bogdan Bogdanovic agreed to a one-year contract with the Houston Rockets after the Los Angeles Clippers declined his team option, making him a free agent. The signing was reported by NBA insider Shams Charania.
Rockets’ Need for a Floor Spacer
Houston entered the 2025-26 playoffs as the Western Conference’s fifth seed (52-30) but fell to the Los Angeles Lakers, exposing a bench that posted the worst true-shooting percentage among all playoff benches in NBA history. The bench contributed only 35 points, shooting 25.9 % from the field and 16.7 % from three, prompting the team to seek a reliable floor-spacer.
Bogdanovic’s Recent Production
In 2025-26 Bogdanovic averaged 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 34.7 % from three in 23 games. A hamstring injury cost him 59 games with the Clippers, and a ruptured hamstring at EuroBasket followed by a hip issue further limited his season. Over nine NBA seasons he has averaged 14 points per game and a 38.1 % three-point conversion rate.
Numbers That Matter
- Career three-point percentage: 38.1 %
- 2025-26 three-point percentage: 34.7 % (23 games)
- Rockets bench: 35 points, 25.9 % FG, 16.7 % 3PT
- Rockets ranking 2025-26: 21st in attempts, 8th in efficiency
Rockets’ Official View
Rockets executives said Bogdanovic adds “consistent three-point shooting and a reliable bench presence” alongside stars Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengün. Media member Bradeaux noted the bench’s low scoring contributed to the first-round playoff loss, and the club also ranked 21st in three-point attempts and eighth in efficiency last season.
Fan Reaction
Social-media users expressed mixed views. One commenter called Bogdanovic “washed” and doubted his impact, while another cheered the addition as a low-cost way to add veteran shooting depth. Other fans praised the signing as a needed floor spacer.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Free agent Bogdan Bogdanovic has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Rockets executives recruited Bogdanovic tonight and now land an established, playoff-tested shooter for his 10th NBA season.” — Shams Charania, senior NBA insider
- “I can’t imagine the Rockets signed Bogdanovic with the expectation of him being an important contributor, but he’s a veteran who has had a good career, and he’s got some feistiness to him” — Adam Spolane, fan
- “LFG!!! Needed a floor spacer and getting one with the signing of Bogdanovic” — @JeremyChuggs, fan
Outlook for the Upcoming Season
Bogdanovic is expected to come off the bench and help raise the Rockets’ three-point volume and efficiency in the upcoming season. A healthier roster, with the return of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, could allow Houston to avoid a repeat of the early playoff exit and pursue a deeper postseason run.
