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Hawks About To Trade Josh Smith
Hawks About To Trade Josh Smith
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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  • Ryne Nelson Ryne Nelson
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    This headline is a little misleading. Sekou doesn't mention a Josh Smith trade is immanent, rather, they're weighting their options.
    Posted 7/27/2008 respond (flag)
  • airdisch airdisch
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    Good idea trading him. People think he's worth more than he is, being that he's young and he can dunk. The Hawks could get a few good players out of this...
    Posted 7/27/2008 respond (flag)
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Tony Allen Ready To Move On
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... As for the competition, it looks like Josh Smith could be leaving Atlanta via sign-and-trade with some “Western Conference Power”… and maybe the Pistons.  I think the Pistons should make a run at Carmelo Anthony.  They could probably get him for less when think about how Denver is giving players away.  Sasha Vujacic’s threat to go to Europe earned him ...

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