USA Today is reporting that the Rockets talked to free agent Josh Smith on Monday about the possibility of playing in Houston with Dwight Howard, if the center chooses to sign with the Rockets.
The Rockets would likely have to convince the Hawks to do a sign-and-trade with Smith to make it happen, although there has also been talk about the Rockets trading PG Jeremy LIn or C Omer Asik, which could also help it to become a reality. If all the pieces fell into place, the Rockets would have their own version of a Big 3 with Howard, Smith and James Harden. We wouldn't say this is likely to happen at this point, but it is certainly a real possibility if Howard decides he's going to Houston. Howard is taking a few days away from California while he ponders a decision.