So Smith and SVG are butting heads, and Smith was benched the entire fourth quarter last night after arguing with SVG. As badly as Detroit is playing right now, Smith's value might be as low as it has ever been, so why not take advantage of this fact?
Let me premise this by saying that Smith would not be my first choice to pair with Rondo, but the situation in Detroit does seem ripe for the picking.
Boston: Josh Smith
Detroit: Wallace, Turner (after December 15), and 2015 Clips pick
There are several reasons why this would benefit us.
1) Smith's contract is only 3 million more and 1 year longer than Wallace's contract, so we're not binding ourselves up too much taking it on. Smith is exponentially better than Wallace at this stage, too.
2) This virtually ensures that Rondo stays next year, and it helps other free agents knowing there's another borderline All-Star on the team.
3) Smith still has tremendous value in the right system, and if Brad Stevens can reign him in from the 3 point line he could really help us.
4) Smith would improve our interior defense dramatically, which is something we need horribly. Also, his defensive presence would also mitigate the bad effects of having Olynyk/Sully at the 5.
5) He's a great small-ball running 5 with Rondo, Bradley, Smart, and Green.
Why Detroit does it:
1) Smith is not a 3, and they lack any starting caliber 3. Turner would come right in and start at the 3 for them providing better shooting, passing, and playmaking than Smith could provide.
2) They get out of Smith's contract early, which is just not a good match for the two parties.
3) They get another asset out of the deal with the Clips pick.
So is Smith attainable for this package? If not, how much more would you give to get him? Would you even want him for this package?