re: The Pistons have released Josh Smith

Not sure why Smith would have the ball in his hands in the first place in that scenario. I'm sure if he were to go to someone like the Mavs, they'd let it be known what his role would be. He wouldn't even start.

i still have faith in j smoove. some team is gonna take a chance and get rewarded. unless he ends up on the kings, which will be awesome but is probably a bad idea.

This will be very intriguing; quality players like this never hit the open market mid-season. The Cavaliers, Clippers, Rockets, and Mavericks could all use him. Josh freaking Smith is going to impact the championship picture. This is a huge upgrade for any team that signs him to play PF.

I'm not saying the dude is an All-Star, but Detroit is a hell hole. Both Josh and the franchise needed a split, but let's not act like the dude is chopped liver. A motivated Smith could be a good player on a playoff team.

You don't think he could be valuable to a team? He still has real skills - solid handle for his size, good around the rim, athletic. He'd start for Houston if they signed him.

Josh gets into trouble when he drifts around the perimeter which he had to do in Detroit. And I understand the team cutting him. If they want to re-sign Monroe, then they would always have the Josh problem. Stretching him will be like a drop in the bucket with the new CBA and salary cap.

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Jonathan Feigen just tweeted that the Rockets will have interest if (when) Smith clears waivers.

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I dont want him even now. He's had a terrible year shooting the ball, especially more terrible than previous years....

This from ESPN...

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Smith was on pace to be the first NBA player to shoot below 40 percent on field goals and below 50 percent on free-throw attempts while taking at least 12 shots per game, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

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I think this is a huge blessing for J. Smith. If I were him, I'd shut it down until sometime in March and then see which one of the top 3 seeds need me the most. The only way he makes any extra money now is through playoff pay. Might as well pick the one that is going to make the deepest run and maybe get a ring. Then I'd do the same thing for the next 4-5 seasons. Wait until sometime in March and pick the best team/fit. You already have your money guaranteed and no one is going to pay you above/beyond. Why play a bunch of meaningless games?

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f I were him, I'd shut it down until sometime in March and then see which one of the top 3 seeds need me the most.

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Why play a bunch of meaningless games?

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holy shite you'd be a god awful teammate

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SVG cut a lot of that out...his perimeter attempts are way down this year.

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It still seems like he's still shooting too much. The Rockets are an extremely perimeter oriented team, and a guy like that has no business taking 3 pointers. We'd have to have a really really really strong commitment to playing in the paint, and playing in the paint ALONE. I literally want 0 3 point shots from that guy. I'd rather Ariza go 3/10 than have him shoot. If he can do everything Terrence Jones did, except not shoot 3's then I'd be okay. Terrence Jones is actually decent at 3's and I didn't mind at all when he got an open look.

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He's had a terrible year shooting the ball


A lot of that has to do with playing out of position and Brandon Jennings being his pg.

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Well you might be right. Luckily he wouldnt be getting a fat contract. I just dont want to risk missing out on Dragic. I think he's worth a shot though if it doesnt put that in jeopardy. Especially considering the Rockets PF depth currently. Honestly he's not much different than Joey Dorsey at this point, and offers more than Dorsey.