Josh Smith

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.