Josh Smith to sign with Rockets

[Vermont Green]

I don't see a down side.  If Smith isn't effective, they can just not play him.  They have to cut or trade the 15th player on the team (turned out to be Tarik Black).  That is the only thing they give up.  I don't expect Smith to be a game changer for them but he should add some nice depth and versatility.  No reason he should be losing games for them.

[hwangjini_1]

bump.

a sss to be sure, but josh smith's shooting percentages so far with Houston:

FG - 34.5%
FT - 45.5%
3PT - 12.5%

not the yummiest i have ever seen. it is only 5 games but it looks like houston has already moved him in and then out of the starting lineup.

this just reinforces my joy over him not becoming a celtic.

[LooseCannon]

I don't see a down side.  If Smith isn't effective, they can just not play him.  They have to cut or trade the 15th player on the team (turned out to be Tarik Black).  That is the only thing they give up.  I don't expect Smith to be a game changer for them but he should add some nice depth and versatility.  No reason he should be losing games for them.

They burned up the biannual exception for him, so now they can't outbid anyone if someone good becomes available.

[LooseCannon]

this just reinforces my joy over him not becoming a celtic.

It should make pro-tankers unhappy.