Report: Rockets 'very confident' they'll land Josh Smith

Rockets center Dwight Howard said he would love to see his old friend Josh Smith in a Rockets uniform. Smith, who was waived by Detroit, is expected to clear waivers Wednesday and the Rockets are among several teams interested in signing him. Howard 

When the Detroit Pistons signed Josh Smith two summers ago, they envisioned a supersized frontcourt with young big men Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond that would overwhelm a league growing smaller by the day. As everyone else zigged, they'd zag.

MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 03: Josh Smith #6 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a play during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 3, 2013 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly 

Rockets center Dwight Howard said he would love to see his old friend Josh Smith in a Rockets uniform. Smith, who was waived by Detroit, is expected to clear waivers Wednesday and the Rockets are among several teams interested in signing him. Howard 

MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 03: Josh Smith #6 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a play during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 3, 2013 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly