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NBA: 5 Teams That Should Pick Up Josh Smith

By Evan Massey

Dec 6, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Los Angeles won 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Los Angeles won 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Houston Rockets

Perhaps the most intriguing team that could make a play for Josh Smith is the Houston Rockets. Dwight Howard and Smith are very close, and the Rockets could use one more piece if they want to make a serious run at a championship this season. They already have James Harden, Trevor Ariza, and Howard, but adding a fourth big piece could be exactly what they need.

If he is willing to take a back seat to Harden and Howard then the Rockets should do whatever they can to make this deal happen. They have some money to spend, and this would be a wise way of spending it. Houston is going to get involved in the race to sign Smith once he clears waivers, but it will all depend on whether or not he likes the role that is being offered to him.

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