To make room for recently signed forward Josh Smith, the Houston Rockets have waived forward Tarik Black. Black, a first-year player out of Kansas, was averaging 4 points and over 5 rebounds a game in 15 minutes of action this season for the Rockets.
The Rockets have waived Tarik Black to clear a roster spot for Josh Smith, league source tells Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 26, 2014
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who just lost starting center Anderson Varejao, could be a destination for the 23-year-old who is known for his rebounding.
Worst case scenario, Black is among the best rebounders in the league. 50.4% contested rebound rate up near the top (TT is 52.2%)
— FearTheSword (@FearTheSword) December 26, 2014