JOSH SMITH RUMORS & GOSSIP

Taking a look at whether the Celtics have enough pieces to make a sign-and-trade work for Josh Smith

In a recent column, Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe had this to say about the Hawks handling of impending free agent Josh Smith this summer. Atlanta coach Larry Drew is awaiting his fate, but with the Hawks having eight free agents, expect GM Danny Ferry to make wholesale changes. And the Hawks likely won’t allow Josh Smith to walk without compensation. To attract more suitors...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Hawks To Seek Sign-And-Trade Scenarios For Josh Smith

The Atlanta Hawks enter the offseason with Josh Smith's free agency amongst their most pressing issues. The Hawks will likely seek sign-and-trade packages involving Smith in order to receive assets in return. The Hawks also have cap space and are expected to pursue Dwight Howard. Smith will be an unrestricted free agent.
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6 days ago  |  Discuss

Josh Smith On His Way Out Of Atlanta?

It looks like the Josh Smith era may be over in Atlanta.credit: straightfromthea.com After losing to the Indiana Pacers, the offseason is here for the Atlanta Hawks. Their main concern at the moment is what to do with Josh Smith, who will be a free agent this summer. Smith has had his ups and downs in Atlanta. He is an undeniably talented player, and one who certainly has all of...
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13 days ago  |  Discuss

Josh Smith Wants To Explore Options In Free Agency

Josh Smith will explore his options this summer when he becomes a free agent. Smith will become an unrestricted free agent when the market opens in July. “The only thing I know is I want to be able to experience free agency,” Smith said after the Atlanta Hawks were eliminated Friday in Game 6 of their first-round series by Indiana. “I want to explore my options and see what’s...
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14 days ago  |  Discuss

Al Horford Says Hawks Players Question Josh Smith’s Shot Selection

Josh Smith has been an Atlanta Hawk his whole career, but his days as the face of the franchise are set to end shortly.  Smith wants a max deal, and Danny Ferry has no intention of giving him such a contract. Part of the reason the Hawks are interested in letting Smith walk is because of his horrid shot selection.  For all his athletic gifts and ability, Smith makes terrible decisions...
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18 days ago  |  Discuss

Smith scores 29 as Hawks top Pacers to knot series

The Atlanta Hawks like this new lineup. Now they've got to show it can win on the road. Josh Smith scored a career playoff-best 29 points as the Hawks built a 17-point lead at halftime then withstood an Indiana comeback to even the series with a 102-91 victory over the Pacers in Game 4 Monday night. The enigmatic Smith struggled much of the second half but made every big play...
Via Fox Sports
18 days ago  |  Discuss

Smith's huge game helps Hawks pull even with Pacers

ATLANTA -- The enigma that is Josh Smith could have been playing his final game at Philips Arena as a member of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 of this first-round playoff series. A pending unrestricted free agent a few months from now, Smith played in a way that ensured that he would suit up for at least one more game in the city in which he is a native and where he has played all of...
Via Fox Sports South
18 days ago  |  Discuss

Smith leads Hawks to 2-2 series tie

Josh Smith scored 29 points as the Atlanta Hawks built a 17-point lead at halftime, then withstood an Indiana comeback over the final two quarters to even the series with a 102-91 victory in Game 4 on Monday night. After struggling much of the second half, Smith made every big play down the stretch. He swished a rare 3-pointer, came up with an offensive rebound to set up a 3 by...
Via AP on Fox
18 days ago  |  Discuss

Hawks’ Josh Smith expected to start Game 2

The status of Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith was in question after he missed Monday’s practice due to a sprained ankle. However, Smith alleviated the doubt yesterday, as he returned to practice and told reporters – including Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – that he plans to start Game 2.The Hawks leading scorer could still feel the impact of the sprained...
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24 days ago  |  Discuss

Josh Smith Turned Down 3 Years, $45 Million From Hawks

Will Josh Smith’s high flying dunks still be in Atlanta next season?credit: kingsofthenba.com Josh Smith was one of the bigger names that many expected to be dealt at the trading deadline. However, the Atlanta Hawks did not find an offer they liked enough to pull the trigger, meaning Smith will hit free agency on the open market this summer. Smith is known for a lot of things about...
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April 14, 2013  |  Discuss
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