Craig Smith has been waived by his team in Israel, Hapoel Jerusalem. It's possible "The Rhino" looks to garner a deal stateside, but it's also possible that he simply tries to wait until next season to return to the NBA.

Craig Smith said that he signed in Israel because he was "tired of being a roster filler." It's hard to blame him. "I didn't want to do that again," he said. "I can play and I want to play now. I'm not satisfied collecting a check. I want to play." It's commendable that Smith wants to show what he can do, and there is no doubt that he'll have a larger role overseas, which could lead to a better opportunity stateside in the NBA in the future. "There's a fire burning in me. I got to play."

Craig Smith has agreed to sign with the Israeli team Hapoel Jerusalem. Smith was upset with his role on the Blazers last season and probably wasn't attracting more than minimum offers in the NBA. No word yet on the length of the agreement, or presence of an 'out clause', but it's probable the 28-year-old will make another attempt to sign in the NBA before he retires.

Free agent Craig Smith has had preliminary talks with the Pacers. Smith, aka 'the Rhino', is as close to an NHL-style enforcer as you'll find in the NBA. He averaged 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in under 10 minutes per game with the Blazers last season, a fair indication of his value.

Craig Smith is unhappy with his role with the Trail Blazers. "Yeah, it's frustrating. It's real frustrating just to see it unfold how it did," Smiths aid. "I don't think I got a fair shot." The Rhino has played in the last two games, but he's played in just four games during April and hasn't been on the fantasy radar all season.

Craig Smith played just 14 minutes on Thursday, scoring four points on 1-of-2 shooting with three rebounds and a steal. Nate McMillan has alluded to using Smith before each game that LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) has missed, but he never ends up pulling the trigger. With Aldridge possibly back on Saturday, Smith's window to hit the fantasy radar is almost shut, not that anybody's expectations were all that high.

Craig Smith scored five points on 2-of-2 shooting with six rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes off the bench on Wednesday. As long as LaMarcus Aldridge is out, Smith is somebody to look at for a spot-start in deeper formats. When given the minutes, he usually sports a good scoring and rebounding combo, but Nate McMillan said he was going to turn to his bench tonight and never followed through. It's a total crapshoot.

Craig Smith will play for the Blazers on Wednesday despite suffering from a viral infection. The Rhino doesn't have any fantasy value, but is a nice guy to have on your bench in reality.

Craig Smith (viral infection) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday. The Rhino is one player that has more value in real life than he does to fantasy owners. He's averaging 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 12 minutes per game in a reserve role.

Craig Smith missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness. Smith is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bobcats. The Rhino is averaging 4.9 points in 12.2 minutes off the bench this season.