Josh Smith’s acquisition shows Rockets are still trying to find their way
The Rockets probably did not need to receive a message in the form of a player acquisition, but Friday’s deal to bring back Josh Smith was an indication that the slide to .500 would not change the...
View ArticleRockets’ injuries added to urgency for Josh Smith trade
The Rockets' trade for Josh Smith had been in the works for several weeks, long before Dwight Howard’s ankle injury. But the latest frontcourt injury did add urgency to make the next move.
View ArticleBench brings energy, playmaking help in Rockets’ win over Bucks
The trap came and James Harden and Josh Smith knew just what they wanted to do, what they had done so often, so happily through all those good times together.
View Article3-Pointers: Takeaways from the Rockets’ win over the Bucks
Rarely has a player that made 1 of 10 shots been lauded as such a key to a win. This was not just kindness to welcome Josh Smith back. The Rockets have struggled with ball movement. Smith came in and...
View ArticleDwight Howard happy to have Josh Smith back in the fold
Happy as he was to have childhood friend and former teammate Josh Smith back on the Rockets after Friday’s trade, Dwight Howard had to make Smith pay for leaving.
View ArticleJosh Smith comes up big in Rockets’ win over Mavericks
Josh Smith scored 10 of his 16 points in the second half.
View ArticleJosh Smith feels comfortable as a Rocket
Josh Smith scored a season-high 16 points in just his second game back with the Rockets, going from out of the rotation with the Clippers to a key player off the bench for the Rockets. The Rockets had...
View Article3-Pointers: Takeaways from the Rockets’ win over the Mavericks
The Rockets handled the Mavericks 115-104 on Sunday.
View ArticleScouting report for Rockets-Thunder game
Scouting report for Friday's Rockets-Thunder game in Oklahoma City.
View ArticleTerrence Jones struggling due to inconsistent playing time
Rockets forward Terrence Jones had been pushed toward the end of the Rockets’ rotation by the acquisition of Josh Smith and the move to a small starting lineup with Trevor Ariza at power forward. He...
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