Warriors tap Hawks for Salary Dump
Warriorsworld dot net —
Reports from ESPN that the Warriors and Hawks are in talks to swap Crawford for Claxton/Law. The Warriors get 2 players they can immediately cut from their roster, and the Hawks get a player who has averaged 20 ppg and 4.5 ast per game over the past 3 seasons. To recap. the Warriors traded Al Harrington, 20 ppg, 5 RPG to New York for Crawford, a combo guard that couldn't play point and can't defend at either the 1 or 2. They paired Crawford with Monta Ellis, another combo guard who can't play point, or defend the 2. Best reaction from a fan on Hawksquawk: "If Nellie doesn't ...
ESPN.com: Stein: Jamal Crawford for Law, Claxton
Hoopinion —
It's still pending: The Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors are closing in on a trade that would find a new home for Jamal Crawford. NBA front-office sources say that the Warriors and Hawks will soon complete a deal sending Crawford to Atlanta for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton. Warriors coach Don Nelson made no secret of the fact that Crawford wasn't in his future plans. By shedding Crawford's longer contract and by virtue of insurance payments that will cover some of the costs of Claxton, Golden State would secure a decent measure of ...
Hinrich Likes Portland, Hawks and Warriors to Trade, Head About To Explode
Bust a Bucket - A Portland Trail Blazers Blog —
... First off, ESPN is reporting that the Warriors are trading Jamal Crawford to the Hawks for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton. This deal isn't as huge as previous trades this week, but it opens the door for Mike Bibby to leave. Not that he is on the Blazers radar but he is certainly an option on some level. ...
ESteinPN reporting: Warriors set to send Crawford to Atlanta for Law and Claxton
Kawakami —
This has to be fast because I’ve got to write my column very soon, so… ESteinPN is reporting that the Warriors are close to a deal that would send Don Nelson-panned guard Jamal Crawford (and his two years, $19.5M) to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton. I’m definitely vouching for this report because ESteinPN is extremely reliable and because he has a good relationship with the Warriors front office folks these days (a much better relationship with them than anybody locally) and they love it when ESPN reports their stuff. Also, if it goes through, ...
BREAKING NEWS: Warriors and Hawks closing in on Jamal Crawford for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton swap
Golden State Of Mind —
Marc Stein over at ESPN.com is reporting that the Warriors and Hawks are nearing a Jamal Crawford for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton swap.
Good luck JC.
Jump for a quote from Stein, a few initial thoughts, and some links!
The Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors are closing in on a trade that would find a new home for Jamal Crawford.
NBA front-office sources say that the Warriors and Hawks will soon complete a deal sending Crawford to Atlanta for ...
Crawford coming to Hawks
Peachtree Hoops —
... ESPN's reporting Speedy Claxton and Acie Law IV are on their way out of Atlanta, for Golden State's Jamal Crawford.
Full story here.
Crawford, as the story notes, has been in Don Nelson's arbitrary dog house for some time. He would appear to fit the mold Woodson likes, a high-volume shooter who never met a shot he didn't like. But he may not stretch defenses the way Mike Bibby did for the last two years, as he's only a 34 percent career shooter from behind the arc, not exactly the eagle eye sharpshooter you ...
BREAKING NEWS: Jamal Crawford to the Hawks
Dime Magazine —
... But what about Atlanta? Does it make sense to put Jamal Crawford and Joe Johnson on the court at the same time? Joe’s a Mack Truck - he can defend a three if those guys are on the floor together. If they could figure it out, Atlanta could be really dangerous offensively. The deal might affect the Hawks’ draft plans. With two guys who both like to handle the ball a lot, they’ve got to look for a pass-first point. Maybe this increases Ty Lawson’s value on the squad? Source: ESPN
Crawford Trade Raises Questions for Hawks
The Baseline —
Another crazy trade at the end of the day: ESPN says that the Hawks are on the verge of acquiring Jamal Crawford from the Warriors for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton. ...
Jamal Crawford heading to Atlanta?
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog —
Marc Stein’s sources say that he is.
NBA front-office sources say that the Warriors and Hawks will soon complete a deal sending Crawford to Atlanta for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton.
Warriors coach Don Nelson made no secret of the fact that Crawford wasn’t in his future plans. By shedding Crawford’s longer contract and by virtue of insurance payments that will cover some of the costs of Claxton, Golden State would secure a decent measure of payroll relief with the trade.
Crawford ...
Can Heat Compete in East?
Atlanta Hawks —
... The trade that could affect the Heat more is the one that ESPN is reporting today, though. The apparently imminent deal would send Acie Law and Speedy Claxton to the Warriors in exchange for Jamal Crawford. The newest member of the Hawks has been especially keen at picking apart the Heat's defense. His career-high 52-point game Jan. 26, 2007 against Miami officially cemented his status as a Heat killer. ...
I Guess This Confirms the Warriors are Going Guard in the Draft.
Trueball —
51338163 It has been reported by ESPN that that the Warriors are trading talented combo guard Jamal Crawford to the Hawks in return for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton. The Warriors never intended to keep Crawford long term and it had been reported that Crawford and Nelson weren’t getting along (Baron Davis and now Crawford, come on Nellie!). So the Warriors trade Crawford to the Hawks who, with Bibby about to be a free agent, are in need of another guard. Crawford has been a prolific scorer throughout his career, averaging 19.7 ppg last season, will add one more scorer to the ...
Exploring the rumored Crawford for Claxton and Law Trade: CBA and salary implications
Golden State Of Mind —
... I have no idea how reliable the sources are, but ESPN seems to be discussing the proposed "Crawford for Law and Claxton like it has real legs. (Perhaps the legs stolen from Speedy, hence his state of perpetual inability to play). The ...
Draft Updates: Crawford Headed to Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks —
Expect Rondo to be on the move. Hawks, Warriors close to blockbuster. The Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors are closing in on a trade that would find a new home for Jamal Crawford. NBA front-office sources say that the Warriors and Hawks will soon complete a deal sending Crawford to Atlanta for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton. -- ESPNTrail Blazers trade for Mavericks' first rounder. The Portland Trail ...
Draft Day 2009
Posting and Toasting —
It's here. The date is June 25th, 2009, which means that the next 24 hours will be wrought with nonsense for your Knicks and teams around the league. In fact, the league-wide mayhem has already kicked off.
On the home front, we've been treated to a slew of rumors, the most recent of which was that of Donnie Walsh purchasing a late first round pick, which still hasn't quite happened. There are also trades on the table and like a dozen prospects rumored to be Knick targets.
This thread shall be the all-encompassing ...
Pre draft deals
The Stankoniforous Files —
... has left in the tank. He gives the Cavs a clear big man in the paint, even if he is a shadow of his MDE (Most Dominant Ever) self. This move does not move the Cavs into the upper echelon of the East by any means, but it does make the offense effectively run through Shaq. This allows James to make more off-the-ball decisions versus having to be the point forward. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Hawks and Warriors are working a deal to move Jamal Crawford . Stank-0 isn't surprised the Hawks have to make a move to get better. They ...
Bored on Draft Day? Here's Something To Do: Live Comment Thread -- All Day, All Night
Atlanta Hawks —
... (via Indy Cornrows): Pacers close to trading for Bulls two first rounders, surrender 13th pick. Rondo's agent responds to Ainge's criticism. Ray believes he'll stay. Ray WANTS to stay. CelticsBlog: Analysis of Draft day. Expect Rondo to be involved or mentioned in Draft day trades. Bob Ryan: The curious case of Rajon Rondo. Blazers deal three picks to Dallas for pick number 22. Hawks deal for Jamal Crawford. Rumor: Wolves still trying to move up. ...
Open Thread: Pre-draft
Bullets Forever —
... as well as bring in two players that appear to be more equipped to help them win right away than the #5 pick. At #32 they seem to be targeting a big man, although it’s not quite clear if they can find a quality player there. Some options include Taj Gibson (likely gone already), Ahmad Nivins and Victor Claver.
Anyone know anything about those guys?
League stuff
-Y'all probably heard about the Jamal Crawford to Atlanta trade already. Pretty pointless if you ask me.
-Peter Vescey ...
Full Disclosure: I Still Think John Wallace Will Play in an NBA All-Star Game One Day
Both Teams Played Hard —
Did you hear there’s a Draft tonight? I know, I almost missed it too. No one has been talking about it but, apparently, executives from thirty teams are going to sit around making phone calls all night in Madison Square Garden and decide the future of their franchises while a bunch of young men in funny-looking suits put on ugly hats that transform them into instant millionaires. It’s supposed to be wild.
Honestly, until all the trading went down, I wasn’t even all that excited for the NBA Draft for probably ...
Draft Day in Clips Nation
Clips Nation —
... is guaranteed and that Kurt Thomas will no doubt take a buy out to go somewhere - anywhere - other than Wisconsin. And by the way, the Spurs suddenly look a lot better for next season.
And of course Don Nelson made it clear long ago that Jamal Crawford would not be back in Oakland next season, though Crawford never made much sense as a Clipper. I'm not a huge fan of Crawford, but you can certainly see why the Hawks and Dubs made this deal, since neither really gave up anything that they were counting on. ...
NBA Round Up: Carter Dealt to Magic, Hawks Land Crawford
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network —
... The Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors completed a deal sending guard Jamal Crawford to Atlanta for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton, ESPN.com reports. ...
