Dash Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Pistons apparently fed up with Josh Smith and couldn't find any deal to get rid of him. They used the stretch provision to limit his cap hit every season but will be paying him until 2020. Woj is reporting Rockets are clearly ahead in the running: @WojYahooNBA Houston has strengthened its position as the frontrunner to sign Josh Smith, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Motiejunas has been playing well and Smith is a questionable fit with Dwight offensively. Would this be a good or bad move on Houston's part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 There aren't many teams in the league where Josh Smith would fit in in my opinion. He wouldn't be a good fit for Houston either. You gonna bench Terrence Jones after he's been so so good for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkinDerozan Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 There aren't many teams in the league where Josh Smith would fit in in my opinion. He wouldn't be a good fit for Houston either. You gonna bench Terrence Jones after he's been so so good for them? i agree. I wonder if they would have the balls to put smith on the bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 There aren't many teams in the league where Josh Smith would fit in in my opinion. He wouldn't be a good fit for Houston either. You gonna bench Terrence Jones after he's been so so good for them? You mean Motiejunas? Jones has been out for weeks haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 i agree. I wonder if they would have the balls to put smith on the bench Nope. Josh Smith is confirmed by Woj to be the starter on the team. Motiejunas gets to be the first option off the bench though, which could end up being beneficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Where did Smith's athleticism go? (and what else does he have?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 You mean Motiejunas? Jones has been out for weeks haha. I meant in general. Obviously DM is playing due to an injured TJ. But if I'm Jones, I'd be a little bit upset with the signing of Josh Smith, who will all of a sudden be getting the start. Jones worked his ass off and put in the time and effort to become the starting PF for the Rockets. And now, all of a sudden, someone with a bad attitude and could be a chemistry killing, who hasn't done anything with the team, is now getting the start because he used to be relevant and is best buds with Dwight...I'd be fairly upset if I were Jones. In my opinion, Josh Smith is a cancerous player (much like Antoine Walker, Steve Francis, etc were, I did have Jamal Crawford in this category but he's been great for the Clipps) that is very selfish. We'll see how it goes though for the Rockets, and if McHale can keep him in check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I don't think this is a slap in Tj's face at all. You go hurt and have been out indefinitely, its only right the team makes arrangements to remain competitive. Get healthy and then earn your minutes/spot back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 I meant in general. Obviously DM is playing due to an injured TJ. But if I'm Jones, I'd be a little bit upset with the signing of Josh Smith, who will all of a sudden be getting the start. Jones worked his ass off and put in the time and effort to become the starting PF for the Rockets. And now, all of a sudden, someone with a bad attitude and could be a chemistry killing, who hasn't done anything with the team, is now getting the start because he used to be relevant and is best buds with Dwight...I'd be fairly upset if I were Jones. In my opinion, Josh Smith is a cancerous player (much like Antoine Walker, Steve Francis, etc were, I did have Jamal Crawford in this category but he's been great for the Clipps) that is very selfish. We'll see how it goes though for the Rockets, and if McHale can keep him in check. Jones was pretty awful until the first 4 games of this season where he started to look like an excellent fit next to Dwight. His situation now is iffy but he had his opportunity to secure his starting role last year and didn't deliver. He did look good early but it's a small sample size and now he's out indefinitely with a nerve issue and we don't know if he can perform at that kind of level again. I don't think this is a slap in Tj's face at all. You go hurt and have been out indefinitely, its only right the team makes arrangements to remain competitive. Get healthy and then earn your minutes/spot back. I think this is more a slap to Motiejunas' face. Dude was balling with Dwight out then Dwight comes back and Smith steals his starting spot and he loses his touches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Jones was pretty awful until the first 4 games of this season where he started to look like an excellent fit next to Dwight. His situation now is iffy but he had his opportunity to secure his starting role last year and didn't deliver. He did look good early but it's a small sample size and now he's out indefinitely with a nerve issue and we don't know if he can perform at that kind of level again. I think this is more a slap to Motiejunas' face. Dude was balling with Dwight out then Dwight comes back and Smith steals his starting spot and he loses his touches. That i can agree with. Dmo had been playing well and didn't deserve an immediate demotion to Josh but with a new guy coming in someone is going to lose something thats always a given. I'm just happy Dmo was a professional about it. I think he will still average 20-25 minutes per game which is good for him. I just hope he doesn't get out of rhythm with this demotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 I still like that the Pistons are 3-0 since cutting Josh Smith. But you guys both make valid points. I just don't like Josh Smith and think he'll ultimately hurt the Rockets in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted January 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I still like that the Pistons are 3-0 since cutting Josh Smith. But you guys both make valid points. I just don't like Josh Smith and think he'll ultimately hurt the Rockets in the long run. Maybe but that remains to be seen. So far his offense has been pretty bad but his defense has been very good. I'd still have rather Motiejunas out there though. Smith-Ariza-Brewer out on defense together is amazing to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Josh Smith and Dwight Howard? Yikes. Can they both stay on the floor at the same time late in close games? Neither can shoot free-throws at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I still like that the Pistons are 3-0 since cutting Josh Smith. But you guys both make valid points. I just don't like Josh Smith and think he'll ultimately hurt the Rockets in the long run. Well we only signed him for the remained of the season so far so he can only hurt so much. Maybe but that remains to be seen. So far his offense has been pretty bad but his defense has been very good. I'd still have rather Motiejunas out there though. Smith-Ariza-Brewer out on defense together is amazing to watch. I think thats why we mainly signed him. We need a guy outside of Howard to play defense on opposing bigs like Aldridge, Dirk, Z-Bo, Duncan, and Davis. Combined we have 12 fouls to give lol Josh Smith and Dwight Howard? Yikes. Can they both stay on the floor at the same time late in close games? Neither can shoot free-throws at all. Yeah i think we are ok, down the stretch Harden has the ball as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Pistons are 4-0.Rockets are 2-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Pistons are 4-0.Rockets are 2-2. Hopefully back on track after blowing out Miami by 36. Smith looked great (6-9 shooting). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Well we only signed him for the remained of the season so far so he can only hurt so much. I think thats why we mainly signed him. We need a guy outside of Howard to play defense on opposing bigs like Aldridge, Dirk, Z-Bo, Duncan, and Davis. Combined we have 12 fouls to give lol Yeah i think we are ok, down the stretch Harden has the ball as it is. But we already do. Motiejunas is just behind only Dwight Howard, Serge Ibaka, Roy Hibbert and Andrew Bogut for 5th best oFG% at the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. Feelgood Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Also, 6-0 for Detroit with a huge win over the Spurs IN San Antonio too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkinDerozan Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 detroit is this years raptors and josh smith is this years rudy gay. I don't think theres another sport out there where addition by subtraction is so prevalent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 http://i.imgur.com/MnjzXB1.jpg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuraman00 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Smith was just ok in the regular season for Houston, but has been pretty good for them in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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