slamonline.com - 8/9/2008
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by Lang Whitaker
Just got word that the Hawks are matching the Grizz offer sheet to Josh Smith. So that didn’t last long.
“Tonight, the Hawks organization received an offer sheet from the Memphis Grizzlies for Josh Smith,” said a statement from Hawks GM Rick Sund. “We are happy to announce that we will match their offer sheet. Ownership, management and the team ...
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Well, That Didn't Take Long: Hawks Match Offer for Josh Smith
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... Lang Whitaker for SLAM, who kind of, sort of knows these things, is reporting the Hawks will match the $58 million offer sheet tendered by the Memphis Grizzlies for forward ...
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