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Pistons waive Josh Smith

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  1. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><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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    #41 J.R., Dec 22, 2014
  2. BeardFan19

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    Why would they need Carl Landry and Thompson for? smart move from SVG not taking the trade.
     
    #42 BeardFan19, Dec 22, 2014
  3. DREAM ON!

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    ....and then i asked Bima..

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/BeevoughTX">@BeevoughTX</a> To claim him off waivers, you'd need $13.5M in cap room. Also, DO NOT WANT.</p>&mdash; David Weiner (@BimaThug) <a href="https://twitter.com/BimaThug/status/547077840974274562">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    HELL NO TO JOSH SMITH!
     
    #43 DREAM ON!, Dec 22, 2014
  4. Bobbythegreat

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    That would be awesome!!! PLEASE have the Mavs pick up this cancer to go with Rondo.
     
    #44 Bobbythegreat, Dec 22, 2014
  5. Amir's Johnson

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    Watch the Mavs end up with him.
     
    #45 Amir's Johnson, Dec 22, 2014
  6. hakeemthagreat

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    We have freakin JOEY DORSEY in our rotation. OFCOURSE I'd take Josh Smith. Can he shoot 3's? No. Can he rebound, defend, pass, block shots & attack the basket? Yes. We gotta get this done.
     
    #46 hakeemthagreat, Dec 22, 2014
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Rockets center Dwight Howard is also close with Josh Smith, too. Ex-AAU teammates from ATL. Rockets had previous interested in Smith, too</p>&mdash; Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/547078623060951041">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #47 shastarocket, Dec 22, 2014
  8. mvpcrossxover

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    Yes! Go to Dallas! Take all the shots you want! lulz
     
    #48 mvpcrossxover, Dec 22, 2014
  9. Rashmon

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    Seems like an odd move despite the rough start to the season. I'm guessing there is more to this story to come.
     
    #49 Rashmon, Dec 22, 2014
  10. J Sizzle

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    I would take Smoove under the notion that he signs a weak contract and is benched anytime he takes a 3. He can help a contender. Was very good in Atlanta when he was more of an actual power forward.
     
    #50 J Sizzle, Dec 22, 2014
  11. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Clips strike me as perhaps the team that could most use Smith, but have only minimum salary to offer and are hard-capped.</p>&mdash; Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/547079078055276544">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Not the first one to say it, but will be surprised if Josh Smith doesn't wind up in Dallas. Is tight with Rondo &amp; Cuban takes gambles.</p>&mdash; Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/547078985260466177">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Early indications are that Dallas won't have interest in Josh Smith. Have to wonder if Rondo or his folks push for it, but I'm told no.</p>&mdash; Sam Amick (@sam_amick) <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/547079195898036226">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Too early to tell LAC interest in Josh Smith - would obviously need to clear waivers for team to sign him. Would need to get roster to 14</p>&mdash; Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanWoikeSports/status/547079139333664769">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/JalenRose">@jalenrose</a> - for Christmas, I bought out Josh Smith's Pistons contract for you. It only cost me $26 million. Happy holidays my brother!</p>&mdash; Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/547079276512546816">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #51 J.R., Dec 22, 2014
  12. b2bizchina

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    Howard,hurry up! call Josh!!
    come on! come on!!
     
    #52 b2bizchina, Dec 22, 2014
  13. Angkor Wat

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    At the minimum, you'd be an idiot if you don't pick him up if he wants to be here.
     
    #53 Angkor Wat, Dec 22, 2014
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Rockets, I'm told, are in fact-finding mode and weighing whether to make a Josh Smith run. Too early to say if they're in or out</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/547079824939159553">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #54 shastarocket, Dec 22, 2014
  15. NBAandNFLFan

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    we just need smith to be a shotblocker/ rebounder and run the floor...
     
    #55 NBAandNFLFan, Dec 22, 2014
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    Morey will sign him
     
    #56 NBAandNFLFan, Dec 22, 2014
  17. juanm34

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    Might as well retire
     
    #57 juanm34, Dec 22, 2014
  18. zeeshan2

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    Smith signs with Lakers; let the hilarity and long 2's begin
     
    #58 zeeshan2, Dec 22, 2014
  19. Corrosion

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    I would think so , no one in their right mind would pick him up for the value of his contract .... tho I could see quite a few teams taking a chance on him once he does clear waivers. He could help a few teams with very thin frontlines & come at a value contract for the remainder of the season.
    Despite his flaws , I wouldn't mind the Rockets kicking the tires at the vet min for the rest of the season , mainly because of the concerns over T.Jones availability. Not much to lose in that scenario.

    Definitely cant call that Detroit front office cheap after eating $27m in this salary dump.
     
    #59 Corrosion, Dec 22, 2014
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Houston makes sense, with Dwight Howard/Josh Smith relationship, Terrence Jones injury, cheap price for a guy they talked to in free agency.</p>&mdash; Sam Amick (@sam_amick) <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/547080421431726080">December 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #60 yixiixiy, Dec 22, 2014
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