| Fri Dec 2 2011 | 20:10 | Lakers don't expect UFA Joe Smith back |
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said Friday that he doesn't expect unrestricted free agent Joe Smith back this season. |
Recently the 35-year old Smith said he'd have to be dragged out of the NBA, and we think he has another run left in him. Aside from his leadership, he has kept himself in good shape and is relatively injury-free. Look for him to find a home once the free agent dust has settled. |
| Source: ESPN.com | |
| Wed Dec 15 2010 | 11:55 | Smith traded to Lakers |
Lakers acquired PF Joe Smith via trade from the Nets. |
Smith is the definition of a professional veteran. He's a good fit for the Lakers, who are desperate to take some burden off their starting big men. Even at age 35, Smith is capable of giving some spot minutes. |
| Wed Oct 27 2010 | 12:25 | Johnson confirms Joe Smith is his starter |
Coach Avery Johnson confirmed that Joe Smith will start at power forward in Wednesday's season opener. |
Smith and Kris Humphries have been sharing time at practice, with rookie Derrick Favors also rotating in. With Smith's knees needing to be warm, it makes sense to start the veteran. This remains Troy Murphy's job as soon as he gets healthy, and all the other guys should be on waivers. |
| Source: Al Iannazzone on Twitter | |
| Wed Oct 27 2010 | 10:27 | Smith expected to start tonight's opener |
Joe Smith is expected to start at power forward for the Nets in Wednesday's season opener. |
Smith is just holding the spot for Troy Murphy (back). The grizzled veteran is going to be sharing time with Derrick Favors and Kris Humphries tonight, canceling all of them out from a fantasy perspective. |
| Source: Bergen Record | |
| Fri Sep 10 2010 | 18:02 | Nets officially ink Joe Smith |
The Nets officially signed forward Joe Smith on Friday. |
The former No. 1 overall pick has become an NBA journeyman, and will play a reserve role off the bench for his new team. |
| Fri Sep 10 2010 | 11:59 | Joe Smith to sign with New Jersey |
Joe Smith is expected to sign with the Nets on Friday as long as he passes his physical. |
They recently cut Sean May, giving Smith a chance of making the team. The journeyman shouldn't be worth owning in fantasy leagues this year. |
| Source: ProBasketballTalk | |