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Rockets bring back Smith in deal with Clippers

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Josh Smith of the Houston Rockets shoots against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter during Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2015 NBA PLayoffs at Toyota Center on May 25, 2015 in Houston, Texas (AFP Photo/Ronald Martinez)

Los Angeles (AFP) - Josh Smith, who helped spark the Houston Rockets into last season's NBA Western Conference finals, returned to the Texas franchise Friday in a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey confirmed the move in a Twitter posting, saying, "Welcome back Josh Smith! #bandbacktogether.