NBA Free Agency: Joe Smith Rejects Cavs, Signs with Hawks for Veteran Minimum
ESPN is reporting that veteran forward Joe Smith agreed to terms with the Atlanta Hawks for the veteran minimum.
The Cavaliers reportedly offered Smith the same one-year package, but the veteran big man chose to go with what will be his 10th team in 14 seasons with the NBA. Not the greatest of news if [...]
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August 15, 2009
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August 15, 2009
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A Look At The History of the Newest Laker Joe Smith
Written by: Fernando Rea
With the completion of the three team trade on Wednesday, the Lakers acquired power forward Joe Smith from New Jersey and parted ways with 7 year Laker Sasha Vujacic who went the other way to the Nets.
Joe Smith, for the most part, has had a non-descript and uneventful career. He was a skinny 19 year old project out of Maryland when the Golden State Warriors...
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December 16, 2010
Cavs' Joe Smith Is A Beast When It Comes To Rap
In their quest for their first NBA title, the Cleveland Cavaliers have finally found their song. Much like the “Super Bowl Shuffle” inspired the Chicago Bears to take home the Vince Lombardi Trophy after SBXX, the Cavs may have come across the anthem that will lead LeBron & Co. to b-ball glory.
The whack track is [...]
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April 20, 2009
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April 20, 2009
Player Report Card: Joe Smith
Joe Smith was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a mid-December trade that sent former Laker Sasha Vujacic to the New Jersey Nets. The trade was conducted primarily in effort to clear cap space by shedding Vujacic's bulky contract, but also to obtain a backup center for the coaching staff to utilize in case of an injury.
Smith was not expected to see much playing time with...
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May 12, 2011
NBA Free Agency: Cavs Invite Rob Kurz to Camp
Not long after being spurned by Joe Smith, the Cavaliers have reportedly given a non-guaranteed contract to forward Rob Kurz.
If you recall, Kurz is the three-point specialist out of Golden State that has intriguing per-36 minute stats, but has not been given much of an opportunity in terms of playing time. Danny Ferry has [...]
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August 15, 2009
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August 15, 2009
Debut with Lakers is not exactly what Joe Smith envisioned
Smith plays for the first time since joining the Lakers in mid-December, but it's in a mop-up role with the team getting blown out by the Grizzlies.Joe Smith, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1995, is in his 16th season in the NBA, has made the playoffs nine times and once averaged nearly 19 points a game.
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January 03, 2011
Lakers Forward Joe Smith Debates NBA Lockout With Jack-’O-Lantern (video)
Today was supposed to mark the start of the NBA season. Unfortunately, that is not the case due to the ongoing lockout. With both the players and owners unable to come to an agreement, the lockout looks to last a bit longer. Some players have found interesting ways to cope. Kevin Durant plays intramural flag football while Lakers forward Joe Smith argues with a pumpkin.
The...
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November 01, 2011
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November 01, 2011
LAKERS FYI: Joe Smith is excited to join his latest team
The 6-foot-10 forward/center, acquired by the Lakers on Wednesday, will be playing for his 12th team. He realizes this could be his best shot at an NBA championship.Even Joe Smith had to laugh, saying he had "lost count" of how many NBA teams he has played for over a 16-year career.
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December 16, 2010
The Assist: Ice Cube & Joe Smith
Everyone knows Ice Cube is a HUGE Lakers fan. Cube and his son were hanging out at the Lakers practice facility yesterday and got to spend a little one on one time with the newest Laker, Joe Smith.
ummm what are the jeans Joe? And oversized white tees is a bit 2004 but ok.
photo via Twitter
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January 25, 2011
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January 25, 2011
Smith Expects To Learn Triangle Offense Quickly
Joe Smith was thrilled to hear he had been traded to the Lakers...
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December 17, 2010
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December 17, 2010
Lakers Welcome Latest Big Man, Joe Smith
The Lakers picked up a big man and dumped a few bucks. The deal became official on December 15th, the day players who were signed during the off-season can finally be traded. The former 1st overall pick in 1995 was sent to the Lakers from the New Jersey Nets in a multi-player and team deal. Player included were Sasha Vujacic (Lakers to Nets), Terrence Williams (Nets to Rockets...
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December 15, 2010
2010 NBA Breaking News: Forward Joe Smith Signs With The New Jersey Nets
Veteran Joe Smith is changing residence once again, the journey man who has been in 11 different teams in his 15-year NBA career, has signed with the New Jersey Nets.
The former No. 1 overral pick, signed to the vet mininum as a free-agent for a year after playing in Atlanta the last season.
Besides the Hawks, Smith, has played for Golden State, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Detroit...
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September 11, 2010
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September 11, 2010
Joe Smith Had Seven Fouls Last Night
At least according to CBS Sportsline's Gamecenter.
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April 25, 2008
Go Deep: Atlanta Hawks Sign Joe Smith
The Atlanta Hawks and 14 year veteran Joe Smith finally signed yesterday, August the 25th, a one year deal. Smith had committed with the Hawks for about a week now but couldn't sign until just yesterday for some kind of NBA rule.
Smith is another one of those players who become a fashion in the NBA. Veteran that can rebound, shoot and be a good influence inside the locker room...
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August 26, 2009
From Pau Gasol to Joe Smith: Assigning Each Laker A Nickname
Kobe Bryant is by far the most popular player on the Los Angeles Lakers, and for good reason. Bryant has been the face of the franchise for several years, and he is regarded by many as the greatest Laker of all-time.
Every great superstar that has played in the NBA is remembered by a nickname. Michael Jordan is known has “Air Jordan” and Earvin Johnson is recognized by the name...
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January 28, 2011
Joe Smith Looking for a Home: Atlanta His Next Stop?
Barring a last minute change of plans, veteran big man Joe Smith is scheduled to visit Atlanta on Wednesday, according to two of my best spies. And the Hawks are not out of the running for Ben Wallace, who has yet to agree to terms with Detroit (though, one of my best spies up north insists that it's just a matter of time before Wallace returns to the Pistons). --Atlanta Journal...
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July 23, 2009
Lakers Agree To Trade Sasha Vujacic; Will Welcome Joe Smith
According to Yahoo Sports Adrian Wojnarowski the Lakers have parted ways with reserve guard Sasha Vujacic. The trade was confirmed today, as Los Angeles will send Vujacic to the New Jersey Nets in exchange for journeyman forward, Joe Smith. The Lakers have been struggling with the absence of Andrew Bynum and the injury to Theo Ratliff, so the help in the paint will be much needed...
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December 14, 2010
Talking Joe Smith
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Because of the Lakers’ heavy schedule early in the week, we haven’t had the opportunity to discuss the Sasha-for-Joe Smith trade. The three-team deal happened on Tuesday which essentially boiled down to a Sasha Vujacic for Joe Smith trade with New Jersey, but the Lakers also acquire: a 2011 2nd round draft pick from Golden State, a 2012 2nd round draft pick from...
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December 16, 2010
Lakers get More than Joe Smith in Sasha Vujacic Trade
Yesterday, we let you all know that long time Lakers guard, Sasha Vujacic, was traded for former No. 1 Draft Pick, Joe Smith from the New Jersey Nets. We informed you that the Lakers were also sending a 1st round draft pick along with Sasha in this deal, which caused many in Lakers Nation to call foul.
Well, this morning, as the deal becomes official, we find that the Lakers will...
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December 15, 2010
Time to Say Goodbye (With Tears and Gratitude)
Unfortunately, the time has come. The window has been shut and a cycle has come to an end.
Don't get me wrong, you will find it difficult to read from a more romantic and nostalgic Celtic fan: my dream has always been to let the Big Three retire in Boston. It would be beautiful and it would add to our rich tradition as a franchise.
That said, I don't think these players...
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21 days ago
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21 days ago
NUGGET OF TRUTH
Nets ramping up for Melo deal?
By acquiring two first round picks in a three-team trade on Tuesday, the Nets have shown they are not going down in the Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes without a fight.
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December 15, 2010
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December 15, 2010
LAKERS FYI: Joe Smith is excited to join his latest team
The 6-foot-10 forward/center, acquired by the Lakers on Wednesday, will be playing for his 12th team. He realizes this could be his best shot at an NBA championship.Even Joe Smith had to laugh, saying he had "lost count" of how many NBA teams he has played for over a 16-year career.
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December 16, 2010
Lakers/Hawks: Where Joe Smith Played.
I am way too tired/lazy to write a cohesive essay recapping the game, so you all get a recap in list form!
-The Hawks started off frostbite-cold (and pretty much finished frostbite-cold). They shot a combined 1-15 from three, 30-83 overall, and 19/28 from the free throw line! That’s 7%, 37%, and 68%. Part of that was the absolutely suffocating Laker defense, but a lot of...
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February 23, 2011
Lakers give up Vujacic for Smith
The Lakers were willing to give up guard Sasha Vujacic and a 2011 first-round pick in order to acquire veteran forward Joe Smith. The Lakers frontline is a strength but Vujacic has been a little used commodity for the two time defending NBA champions.
The Houston Rockets are the third team in the deal and they will receive Terrance Williams in exchange for a 2012 first rounder...
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December 14, 2010
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December 14, 2010
Debut with Lakers is not exactly what Joe Smith envisioned
Smith plays for the first time since joining the Lakers in mid-December, but it's in a mop-up role with the team getting blown out by the Grizzlies.Joe Smith, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1995, is in his 16th season in the NBA, has made the playoffs nine times and once averaged nearly 19 points a game.
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January 03, 2011
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