The Hawks have reportedly been working hard to find a taker for forward Josh Smith in recent weeks.

Atlanta is in a tough situation financially, as both Mike Bibby and Marvin Williams are free agents.

Smith has a history of disagreements with coach Mike Woodson, and would likely be coveted on the trade market.

However, there is a $6 million trade kicker attached to his contract, which could scare some teams off.

"You are going to see very few owners willing to do things like that anymore," one GM said. "I'm not saying he's impossible to trade. There are a few owners like Paul Allen, James Dolan, Mark Cuban and maybe Daniel Gilbert who would pay the money. But there aren't many."

Josh Smith would be great, he matured a lot as a player in his battle vs KG last yr & this past season. D'Antoni would get the best out of him as well. That 6mil trade kicker is a killer though.

We could go Al Harrington, Jeffries #8 for Josh Smith & #19

They could take Mullens at #8 to compliment Hortford.

I'd love to get this cat and I think everyone on the board would jizz in their pants if the Knicks got him....Al Harrington would be a nice replacement for Marvin...sheeeeet anything not to sign David Lee to a over priced contract.

Josh smith is probably the PERFECT Power/Small Forward to put with out Earl of Pudding Danillo.

I would make this deal in a heart beat. If it takes Lee and our pick you have to do it.

Lebron James is the only other player out there that completely takes your breath away when they attack the rim for a dunk.....sick pics right here:

Posted by newyorknewyork:

The Hawks have reportedly been working hard to find a taker for forward Josh Smith in recent weeks.

Atlanta is in a tough situation financially, as both Mike Bibby and Marvin Williams are free agents.

Smith has a history of disagreements with coach Mike Woodson, and would likely be coveted on the trade market.

However, there is a $6 million trade kicker attached to his contract, which could scare some teams off.

"You are going to see very few owners willing to do things like that anymore," one GM said. "I'm not saying he's impossible to trade. There are a few owners like Paul Allen, James Dolan, Mark Cuban and maybe Daniel Gilbert who would pay the money. But there aren't many."

Josh Smith would be great, he matured a lot as a player in his battle vs KG last yr & this past season. D'Antoni would get the best out of him as well. That 6mil trade kicker is a killer though.

We could go Al Harrington, Jeffries #8 for Josh Smith & #19

They could take Mullens at #8 to compliment Hortford.

i don't see that deal working w/Fishlips in there... the whole point of trading Josh is so that they'd have the cap space to re-sign Bibby & Marvin Williams.

i can see maybe an offer of the #8 & Mobley's contract peaking their interest if Jordan Hill or Demar Derozan are still on the board at #8, but personally if Derozan or Hill were still on the board at #8 i'd just as soon take those guys & keep the cap space freed up... Josh is a tremendous athlete but he's not a polished offensive player as yet either... i think u can easily get 16 / 7 / 1.5 type production or better out of Derozan or Hill after they've had a couple years to acclimate to the NBA & they won't cost u $12 mil per over the next 4 years either.

I'd trade Al Harrington for him, take it or leave it.

lets get past the flashy play, do you guys really see Josh Smith being a factor deep in the playoffs? He's not really a cornerstone to me, just a guy that looks great in Jan-Mar.

reason I say this is if we sign a big name free agent in 2010, then we will be looking for Smith to be the Robin, and I just dont see that in him. Plus his salary really compromises our future plans. I dont think as a talent he's worth it. An athletic, fun player to watch but thats about it to me.

he is stupid as shyt. for every highlight dunk.....he makes 3 turnovers and takes 2 dumb threes. Josh's attitude (real or percieved) hasn't won any fans in the organization. Thats why they are doing this more so than money. They know they made a mistake with this cat.

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[Edited by - sebstar on 06-16-2009 08:00 AM]

Posted by sebstar:

lets get past the flashy play, do you guys really see Josh Smith being a factor deep in the playoffs? He's not really a cornerstone to me, just a guy that looks great in Jan-Mar.

reason I say this is if we sign a big name free agent in 2010, then we will be looking for Smith to be the Robin, and I just dont see that in him. Plus his salary really compromises our future plans. I dont think as a talent he's worth it. An athletic, fun player to watch but thats about it to me.

he is stupid as shyt. for every highlight dunk.....he makes 3 turnovers and takes 2 dumb threes. Josh's attitude (real or percieved) hasn't won any fans in the organization. Thats why they are doing this more so than money. They know they made a mistake with this cat.

[Edited by - sebstar on 06-16-2009 07:18 AM]

[Edited by - sebstar on 06-16-2009 08:00 AM]

Yep. No thanks.

When a team is shopping a 23y/o 16point/7reb/2 block guy, you know he aint all there..

Yeah but you guys are crowning him Cornerstone and Robin for no reason....he's a piece that fits around the ones we already have....Wilson, Gallo...a point guard is coming and so is a center....Knicks are trying to build something here...a team. Josh Smith would be a big part in that.

Posted by EnySpree:

Yeah but you guys are crowning him Cornerstone and Robin for no reason....he's a piece that fits around the ones we already have....Wilson, Gallo...a point guard is coming and so is a center....Knicks are trying to build something here...a team. Josh Smith would be a big part in that.

With Smith's salary and approach to the game, he's not just going to be a "piece"...he's going out there every game like he's Kobe. The Kobe of old. He just doesnt play with a team-oriented mindset. He's talented tho.

Smith is one of them Sportscenter, All-Stars. Thank god, Zeke is gone, he would made sure a trade would have happened. A draft pick for Josh Smith? Man, you know Isiah would have been all over that like white on rice. Or by Zeke's philosophy, like Black on Wesley Snipes.