Josh Smith is not expected to play Friday, but could be available as early as Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.

Smith is not expected to play Friday, but could be available as early as Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Smith was traded from the Clippers to the Rockets early Friday morning, but won't be available to play for the Rockets in Friday night's game against the Bucks. At the earliest, Smith could be available to play on Sunday, although it's seems likely that his best chance to make his 2015-16 debut with the Rockets will be Monday versus the Pelicans.