Smith (ankle) will play Monday against the Pacers. Smith tweaked his ankle during Saturday's game, but the issue is apparently pretty minor and will not cause him to miss any time. Expect Smith to occupy his usual role for the Rockets moving forward.

Smith (ankle) went through morning shootaround Monday and plans to play against the Pacers, Jenny Dial Creech of the Houston Chronicle reports. Smith injured his calf/ankle in Saturday's game, but wasn't listed on the team's injury report Sunday. However, Monday was a different story, as he was initially considered questionable. It appears he will attempt to play, but an official designation comes out closer to the opening tip-off.

Smith (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game at Indiana. He left Saturday's game with a sore calf, and is one of a handful of Rockets who may not play in Monday's contest. If Smith sits out look for Donatas Motiejunas and Trevor Ariza to see increased run.

Smith left Saturday's game with a sore calf, but was not listed on the team's injury report Sunday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports. Since he's not on the injury report at all, this injury does not appear to be anything serious. Continue to deploy Smith as usual in your fantasy leagues.

Smith had 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 21 minutes off the bench against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Nice production for playing just 21 minutes. Over his last five games he's averaging 11.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 0.6 steals in 27 minutes per contest. He's likely to continue his role unless their is an injury that leads to more playing time.

Smith had 20 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 32 minutes off the bench Tuesday against the Suns.Smith has now scored in double figures in each of his last three games and seven of his last ten overall. He continues to see ample time off the bench, averaging 27.1 minutes in his last ten games. That number would be higher had he not been ejected after 14 minutes against Golden State. He also continues to be a solid source for rebounding and assists, averaging 9.3 boards and 5.3 dimes in four games this month.

Smith scored 5 points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt) with two rebounds, two assists and one block in 13 minutes before being ejected after picking up two technical fouls in the Rockets loss to the Warriors. Smith is averaging 10.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.8 blocks and one steal since joining the Rockets. However, his continued inefficiency, 41.6 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from the free throw line makes him barely own able in standard leagues.

Smith scored 21 points (10-20 FG, 1-5 3pt) to go along with six rebounds, two assists and three steals in 26 minutes Monday against the Bulls. Smith was productive in limited minutes Monday off the bench again for the Rockets. He struggled as a member of the starting lineup, so the Rockets might continue to just bring him off the bench if he can produce in that role on a consistent basis.

Smith came off the bench Saturday in the win over Miami and provided 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and six rebounds in 22 minutes. Since scoring 21 points in his Rocket debut, Smith has fallen off to 6.6 points in his last five games. He has made just 1-of-7 on 3-pointers in that span. Until he earns more minutes, he is a borderline fantasy play.

Smith will come off the bench Saturday against the Heat, the Houston Chronicle It didn't seem like things could get much worse for Smith after he left Detroit, but he's shooting just 34.6 percent from the field (18-for-52) in five games with Houston. Donatas Motiejunas will get the nod at power forward against Miami and presumably remain in the starting lineup for the time being.