Josh Smith: Expected To Sign With Clippers

Smith is finalizing a deal with the Clippers, Shams Charania of RealGM reports.

Analysis:

The free agent, who spent last season with Houston and Detroit will join a Clippers team that's reloaded on the wing this offseason. Los Angeles added Lance Stephenson via trade and also signed veteran Paul Pierce. Smith was a key part of the Rockets' run to the Western Conference Finals last season, averaging 12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 43.8 percent from the field.