Pelicans reportedly working out Josh Smith

[Laimbeer]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a hole in the front court -- likely starting small forward Solomon Hill will be out six to eight months after undergoing surgery for a torn hamstring -- and are reportedly looking to fill that void with a veteran.

With not too many free-agent options available to replace Hill's production, the Pelicans are apparently working out Josh Smith, who had his best years with the Atlanta Hawks -- he averaged 15.3 points, eight rebounds and just over two blocks a game in nine seasons in Atlanta -- but has also played with the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/new-orleans-pelicans-reportedly-working-out-journeyman-wing-josh-smith/

[BadMofoPimp]

As long as the workout doesn't include 3 point shots or passing the ball, Josh has a shot at a League Minimum 1 year contract.

[Kilo]

Did we benefit from the stretch release versus just just cutting him and biting the big bullet? Did we make any signing we couldn't have sorta deal?

[Canadafan]

^^is my morning coffee not working? Lol^^

[MotownMadness]

Dude just won't go away and they are just asking for problems bringing him in as a SF.

[bstein14]

He's still young enough that he could probably be ok as a backup 4 that plays 15 to 16 MPG as long as he knows his role and doesn't shoot from outside. Here he thought he was a superstar because we paid him like one.

[MotownMadness]

He's still young enough that he could probably be ok as a backup 4 that plays 15 to 16 MPG as long as he knows his role and doesn't shoot from outside. Here he thought he was a superstar because we paid him like one.

Can't even tell you how many times I've heard people try to convince themselves of this over the years

[bballnmike]

Hope they sign him, that'd off set some of what we owe him still, right?

[DBC10]

Dude was shooting 49 TS% in China of all places. The guy is done.

[hoophabit]

Let's keep an open mind.

[tmorgan]

Dude was shooting 49 TS% in China of all places. The guy is done.

Really? Holy crap.

He's a brick.... house.

[In SVG We Trust]

World is very concerned about the ISIS, why they would like to sign a terrorist?

[Billl]

Meh... Josh Smith is just one of the many elite athletes that have come through the league that doesn't really care much about basketball. He was a good enough athlete to just wing it when he was 25, but its not going to work at 30+. Can't really blame him for cashing in, but I'm sure glad we aren't going after him.

[Manocad]

Um...ok

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[Pharaoh]

Good luck to him

If some team is dumb enough to pay him then that's on them.

Removing him from our locker room is still the best move SVG has made since taking over

[dVs33]

I'm happy as long as he's no where near our locker room. Get money ruining other teams smoove

[chrbal]

Did we benefit from the stretch release versus just just cutting him and biting the big bullet? Did we make any signing we couldn't have sorta deal?

Yes we benefited, hes not a Piston. Had he been here, it would be our version of Knicks-Jerome James. Josh didn't play in the NBA last year and his numbers from 15-16 were bad.

Also, I don't remember the savings...but we got guys like Marcus Morris because we had open cap space.

[Snakebites]

Hope they sign him, that'd off set some of what we owe him still, right?

Not if it's a minimum deal I think.

Which it would assuredly be.

[afroxnas]

You keep gettin them checks smoov!

[afroxnas]

You keep gettin them checks smoov!