Suitors line up to court Smith

The Houston Rockets and Miami Heat are the leading contenders to sign former Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith, who was waived on Monday with two years and at least $26 million remaining on his contract after this season.

The 6-foot-9, 225-pound Smith has averaged 13.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists this season. In 105 games with the Pistons, he averaged 15.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

Dwight Howard was leading the Houston Rockets recruiting effort, while Rajon Rondo said he has also reached out to Smith on behalf of the Dallas Mavericks.