Rockets reportedly have interest in JR Smith

The Houston Rockets may turn to JR Smith to see if he can help their issues this season.

The Rockets have shown interest in acquiring Smith from the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to The New York Times’ Marc Stein.

The Rockets have expressed exploratory interest in acquiring JR Smith, according to league sources. Smith is currently on hiatus from the Cavaliers as Cleveland seeks a new home for the veteran shooting guard via trade

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) December 11, 2018

Smith has not played for the Cavaliers since Nov. 19 and is on leave from the team. He previously called the team out for tanking, which led the two sides to go different directions.

The Rockets are 11-14 and have had depth issues, so they would probably welcome Smith, who is owed nearly $15 million this season.

The Cavaliers recently traded Kyle Korver and George Hill, so the timing would seem right for a Smith trade.