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Pistons waive Josh Smith

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Clutch, Dec 22, 2014.

  1. davidio840

    davidio840 Member

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    I can't believe they couldn't even get a pick for him or something. Geeze
     
  2. LCAhmed

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    I'll take him for vet min, it's worth it
     
  3. yixiixiy

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pistons will use stretch provision on remaining $26 million of Josh Smith's contract, league source tells Yahoo. This gives some cap relief.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/547074352941117440">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  4. ROXTXIA

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    Is this April 1st? Wow. That's some big $$. JSmoove singing, "Money for nothing and your chicks for free."

    I saw part of the Detroit-Brooklyn snoozefest yesterday and thought, So it's true; Josh Smith and "good shot selection" don't go together.

    Or he was trying for a trade. And gets waived.
     
  5. HR Dept

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    Wow, it's virtually a lock that he clears waivers right? Maybe Pho or LAL takes a chance if they have the cap before he does?
     
  6. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kings still pondering Josh Smith idea recently - &amp; gravitating away from it - but shocking price tag change could certainly change that</p>&mdash; Sam Amick (@sam_amick) <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/547075200408244224">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  7. Fyreball

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    Even for the minimum, I'm not sure I'd want to take a chance on him. Now, if we're limiting him to 15 min a night, and no chance of stepping on the floor in the 4th, I'd reconsider.
     
  8. ceonwuka

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    Wow. Didn't see this coming. Things must have been really toxic behind the scenes
     
  9. BeardFan19

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    Sign that man!! have him come off the bench with DMO, when TJ is back from his injury, or other way around.
     
  10. robbie380

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    The Rockets could solidify themselves as the worst offense in the league if theyl lock down Josh Smith.
     
  11. A_3PO

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    Pistons should also waive SVG.

    The real question is does he clear waivers.
     
  12. bulkatron

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    For the minimum as a backup??? You could do a LOT worse. We have such little depth on the front court right now. He can lock down bigs like LMA and you can simply yank him if he decides to be a knucklehead on offense and not be any worse off. It's not like Dorsey and Capela are lighting people up in the 2nd unit.

    I know all about his warts and his terrible shot selection and his infuriating inability to use his full talent. But at the minimum, is he worse than Joey Dorsey??

    I'd sign him at a vet min in a heart beat and let Detroit eat the rest of his salary.
     
  13. shastarocket

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    I think he could be a non-negative in our offense since he'd have to submit to Harden's touches.

    He's still a very good defensive player

    We seriously need to consider this guys!
     
  14. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Detroit had opportunity to move Josh Smith to Sacramento for Carl Landry and Jason Thompson in summer, but passed on the offer.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/547076735817494528">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So, Houston for Josh Smith? Close pal of Dwight Howard and they’d keep him in check and could use the help.</p>&mdash; Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) <a href="https://twitter.com/WolstatSun/status/547077383283806208">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>As <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA">@WojYahooNBA</a> tweeted, DET had chance to dump Smith to Sacto for bad contracts. Math must say stretch provision $ &lt; those bad contracts.</p>&mdash; Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/547077541602029569">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  15. DreaMac

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    No way can SVG be that dumb :eek:
     
  16. shastarocket

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    Btw, I just scrambled to pick up KCP in fantasy...
     
  17. JuckTheFazz!

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  18. DREAM ON!

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    Normally i would say no but, if the Rockets can get him for CHEAP and given the health of TJones, why not?
     
  19. shastarocket

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    This should be reason enough for Morey to make a move...

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Josh Smith’s closest friend in the NBA is new Mavs guard Rajon Rondo. Dallas has some roster spots to fill &amp; needs front court bench help.</p>&mdash; Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/547077698456014848">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  20. mvpcrossxover

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    I have him. Doesn't do much.
     

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