Deveney: Childress should weigh Greek offer seriously

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Cavs Board found this 7/22/2008 on www.sportingnews.com [flag]
Josh Childress isn't using an offer from a Greek team as a mere free-agent ploy. Spurning the NBA to playing overseas is a viable option for the Hawks forward. [link]

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NBA News from a Cavalier Perspective - 7/22
Published 7/22/2008 by Bob at Cavs Board
... does depart, don’t be surprised to see the Hawks offer him a qualifying tender in either of the next two seasons should he return.  That would allow them to retain his rights.  The only question then becomes will someone offer him a more lucrative offer sheet which would allow him to bolt from Atlanta or get the deal he feels he’s entitled to.  As much as I dislike the trend it could start, I’m curious to see how this would play out for Childress should he sign a European deal. Cavs Summer League player Jawad Williams, the former UNC Tarheel, and former NBA player Corsley Edwards ...

Is The NBA In Serious Trouble?
Published 7/22/2008 by Brian at Depressed Fan
... What hasn't happened yet, is an American player who can hack it in the NBA jumping ship and playing in Europe. Josh Childress could break that barrier. According to reports, Childress is weighing a 3 year, $20 million offer from Olympiakos, a Greek team. ...

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