Josh Smith Release: Houston Rockets To Be ‘Aggressive’
By Bryan Rose
In effort to sign Josh Smith, the Houston Rockets plan to be ‘aggressive’ and will reportedly allow him to pick the length of years on bi-annual contract.
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The Houston Rockets know they have a decent shot at signing Josh Smith assuming he clears waivers. That’s not a given, though considering only one team currently has enough available cap room to claim him, it’s likely Smith, who was released by the Detroit Pistons will become a free agent.
There will be shortage of suitors, which is why the Houston Rockets, who are said to be aggressive in their attempts to bring Josh Smith aboard will allow the big man to pick the type of contract he wants.
Of course, considering they don’t have much outside of the bi-annual exception, they can’t offer much in terms of dollars though they’re willing to let him pick the length of his bi-annual deal.
Houston's aggressively pursuing Smith, sources say. Rockets-Smith had strong mutual interest 'in 13, but couldn't get sign-and-trade done.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 22, 2014
As for whether Rockets would do one year or two year bi-annual deal with Josh Smith, I'm told they're fine with whichever he wants.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) December 22, 2014
While there will be a handful of teams looking to offer Josh Smith a contract, it’s hard to imagine there are many scenarios better than teaming up with James Harden and Dwight Howard. Of course, how Josh Smith fits with the Houston Rockets remains to be seen though given their past interest, it appears the front office has little concern regarding such.
There will be a 48-hour waiver process for Josh Smith, who will become a free agent and eligible to sign anywhere he wants assuming he’s not claimed on waivers.
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