dimemag.com - 7/26/2008
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Sekou Smith, who is always on top Hawks news and rumors, says that the Hawks are weighing not one, but two huge sign-and-trade deals for Josh Smith: There are at least two, blockbuster sign-and-trade proposals the Hawks are chewing on regarding Smith (one from a Western Conference power and the other [...]
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Rumored Josh Smith to Detroit Pistons trade hits the airwaves
blog.mlive.com 7/22/2008 — There has been a lot of speculation on the internet, from various websites that cover the NBA, about a possible sign and trade of Josh Smith to the Detroit Pistons, one reason being that Smith does not want to play...
A Love Letter from a Pistons Fan to Josh Smith
emptythebench.com 7/22/2008 — I'm your new biggest fan, Josh. And I appreciate you. You deserve a new long-term contract, Josh. Come to the Pistons. They'll give it to you. They'll arrange a sign-and-trade for you. Because they want you. I want you.
Will the Hawks Trade Josh Smith?
nba.fanhouse.com 7/27/2008 — According to Sekou Smith of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , the Hawks have a few serious options if trading restricted free agent Josh Smith is something the team's willing to do. Reportedly, a Western "power" and an Eastern "big dog" have sign-and-trade proposals on the table. No further clues, though Hoopsworld has some suggestions of variable intrigue . As mentioned in Saturday's Ben ..
Josh Smith too pricey for The Pistons
need4sheed.com 7/28/2008 — The Detroit Free Press : "A team source confirmed the Pistons did approach the Atlanta Hawks weeks ago about a possible sign-and-trade deal involving restricted free agent small forward Josh Smith, but said Sunday that the two teams haven't talked ...
Rumors Talk: Hawks need to keep Smith —
InsideHoops
July 27: It would be a real shame if the Hawks and Josh Smith are unable to work out a long-term contract and instead wind up having to sign-and-trade him, especially after the team made the playoffs last season. Not that qualifying for the postseason is hard when playing in the Eastern conference. Myself, a [...]
Josh for Josh —
Uwe Blog
There's a new rumor swirling around the Dallas Mavericks. Have the Atlanta Hawks sign Josh Smith and then trade him to the Dallas Mavericks for Josh Howard. First of all, it's worth noting that this blog supports trading Howard by whatever means necessarily. It is also this blog's stance that Smith is a pretty incredible player. Look at this way: Smith plays above the rim; Howard plays at ...
Are the Pistons After Josh Smith? —
FanHouse
When Sekou Smith of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution revealed that one of the blockbuster sign-and-trade offers on the table was from an "Eastern Conference big dog," a lot of Pistons fans began to wonder if Joe Dumars was finally ready to make his long-awaited move to break up the core. At the moment, that does not appear to be the case, as both A. Sherrod Blakely of Booth Newspapers and ...
Hawks Reportedly Entertaining Sign & Trade Deal For Josh Smith —
Slam Dunk Central
The “ Atlanta Journal-Constitution ” Monday reported that the Atlanta Hawks are investigating into the possibility of signing and then trading restricted free agent Josh Smith. The paper says their sources indicate that there are currently two offers that the Hawks are entertaining. The report states one team is from the Western Conference, and one from the Eastern. Earlier ...
Josh Smith to the Lakers? —
The Lakers Nation
HOOPSWORLD : Negotiations are reportedly going nowhere between the Atlanta Hawks and restricted free agent Josh Smith. Smith is hoping for an annual salary in excess of $10 million while the Hawks are reluctant to meet his price.
At this stage, it looks like the Hawks best bet might be to sign and trade Josh Smith. Sekou Smith of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution indicated that a ...
Josh Childress Really Doesn't Want to Re-Sign —
Hoopinion
Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Josh Childress is in Greece today to meet with Olympiakos to discuss a 3-year, $20 million contract . Discussions might move quickly into consummation: Childress, 25, is so flustered with the Hawks’ refusal to make a sign-and-trade deal to another team, one source familiar with his thinking believes there’s “better than a 50-50 chance” he’ll sign with ...
Sign and Trade Josh Smith —
Atlanta Hawks
Even after Atlanta recently signed former laker Maurice Evans to a reported 3-year deal, the Hawks are still stuck on what to do with young superstar Josh Smith. Smith is clearly unhappy in Atlanta and is attempting to coax the team into a sign and trade, since his only other option is probably just a single year deal to stay in the worst franchise in the league for only one more year.
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NBA Free Agent Round-up —
The Hoop Doctors
Kwame to Pistons, Ricky Buckets to Clippers, Krstic considering Russia, and Okafor/Smith still no solid offer
July 28th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious
After a fairly eventful day around here discussing the potential then ultimate close of the Renaldo Balkman to Denver trade, there were quite a few other interesting notes on the NBA free agent scene. Here is a brief summary of some ...
Will The Hawks Sign & Trade Josh Smith? —
Le Basketbawl
The Atlanta Hawks have already lost one restricted free agent this Summer, and got nothing back in return. Now there are reports that rather than seeing another player walking out the door while the team receives nothing back, they may do a sign and trade deal. The “Atlanta Journal-Constitution” Monday reported that the Atlanta Hawks are investigating into the possibility of signing and ...
First Cup: Monday —
ESPN.com - TrueHoop
A. Sherrod Blakely of Booth Newspapers: "A sign-and-trade would be especially beneficial to the Hawks, who fear Josh Smith might sign a one-year qualifying offer, play out this upcoming season and become an unrestricted free agent next summer. For Detroit, which rarely makes a major free agency splash in the summer, having a chance to acquire a player of Smith's caliber in the summer usually ...
Sunday 07/27 (Very Very) Quickie —
Dan Shanoff
Brett Favre a Packers camp no-show (for now): Bluffing?... Derek Lowe!... Torii Hunter!... Yankess over Red Sox (again)... Goose Gossage inducted into baseball HOF... Are the Hawks about to (sign-and-) trade Josh Smith?... Kyle Busch cannot be stopped... Brewers in tie for NL Central lead: Ryan Braun for NL MVP? -- D.S.
Pistons Say Price Too High for Hawks' Josh Smith —
NBA.com: News
In the DETROIT FREE PRESS, Vince Ellis reports "A team source confirmed the Pistons did approach the Atlanta Hawks weeks ago about a possible sign-and-trade deal involving restricted free agent small forward Josh Smith, but said Sunday that the two ...