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Childress leaves Hawks for Greece
Just when you thought it was safe to come out of the closet as a true Atlanta sports fan, things go even crazier than they’ve gone in the past 15 months. Former Hawks swingman Josh Childress has signed with Olympiakos...
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The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.comSekou Smith of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution :  “Former Hawks swingman Josh Childress has signed with Olympiakos of Greece, a three-year, fully guaranteed contract worth far more than the $20 million initially believed to be his prize.  Could there be a more stunning turns of events for fans who thought Childress was destined to remain in a Hawks’ uniform for at least the next four or five years?” ...

Childress Leaves Hawks … for Greece?
Dejuiced! Sports News with No Boundaries — ... There are issues within the Atlanta Hawks organization. A lot of finger pointing is going on. Now - one of the more recognizable players on their roster is leaving… for Greece? That’s right! Josh Childress has had enough. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that Childress has come to terms with Olympiakos of Greece. ...

I’ve composed myself now… NBA News from a Cavalier Perspective (7/23)
Cavs Board — [image] Just when you thought it was safe to come out of the closet as a true Atlanta sports fan, things go even crazier than they’ve gone in the past 15 months. Former Hawks swingman Josh Childress has signed with Olympiakos of Greece, a three-year, fully guaranteed contract worth far more than the $20 million initially believed to be his prize. Yep.  You guessed it.  The Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting that Josh Childress has signed a deal with Olympiakos and will depart the NBA for Greece .  And in regards to the money being “far more than the 20 million that was ...

The Warriors have until Friday to match the offer [for Kelenna Azubuike], but two NBA sources sai...
Bullets Forever — ... Riverside Press Enterprise. If true, this takes another small forward off the market. Also, Josh Childress is really going to Greece. ...

Can Josh Randolph Childress Become The Bob Horner Of Professional Hoops?
Can't Stop The Bleeding — ... “It’s a groundbreaking move for all sorts of reasons,” writes the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Sekou Smith, “none of them terribly thrilling for the Hawks and their tattered reputation.”  But enough about plans to build a statue of Jon Koncak in front of Phillips Arena, F/G Josh Childress bolting Atlanta in favor of a supposed ...

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cmnetwork.blogspot.com 7/23/2008 — This sets a huge precedent : Any good American NBA player with pride and the intention of improving his financial situation can seek out a contract with a European club - and have a real chance at landing a good deal. I can't even gauge right now who will be pulling a Josh Childress in the future, but that's the scary part : The world of player signings is going to become unpredictable!
Report: Childress leaves Hawks for Euro mega-dealFOXSports.com News for NBA 7/23/2008
Josh Childress is headed for Greece in the richest deal in Euroleague history, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Hawks G Childress signs with Greek club (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 7/23/2008
Josh Childress signed a reported three-year deal worth $20 million with the Greek club Olympiakos after leaving the Atlanta Hawks. Olympiakos announced the deal Wednesday. The guard was a restricted free agent, and the Hawks had the right to match the ...
Childress leaves Hawks for Euro mega-dealFOXSports.com News for NBA 7/23/2008
Josh Childress is headed for Greece in the richest deal in Euroleague history, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Hawks guard Childress signs with Greek clubThe Seattle Times: Sports 7/23/2008
Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Childress signed a three-year contract with the Greek club Olympiakos on Wednesday.
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Josh Childress will follow the likes of Juan Carlos Navarro, Primoz Brecec, Carlos Delfino, and Bostjian Nachbar, as Childress will go over to Europe to play basketball next season instead of playing for the Atlanta Hawks. Childress will sign a ...