Smith was released by the Pelicans on Friday, Shams Charania of The Vertical reports.

Smith will be active for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Will Guillory of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Smith is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Cleveland, ESPN reports.

Smith will officially sign with the Pelicans on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Vertical reports.

Smith (coach's decision) will not be available for Thursday's game against the Kings, Will Guillory of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Smith plans to sign with the Pelicans, Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports reports.

Smith signed a three-month deal with the Sichuan Whales (China) on Tuesday, The Vertical reports.

Smith played six minutes in Wednesday's 114-81 Game 5 loss to the Warriors, providing no points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists, one rebound, and one block.

Smith scored 11 points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding three rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 23 minutes during the Rockets' 129-105 win over the Timberwolves on Monday.

Smith (coach's decision) has gone unused in each of the Rockets' last five games.