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Quote: Chris Broussard is reporting Philly prolly wont get Brand because Brand wont take a paycut from his 16 mill a season. He said they are poised to offer Smoove a deal starting at 11 mill per year with 8% increase every year. He also wrote that he heard whispers the Hawks dont want to go past 11 mill. We'll match without a doubt. It may mean that Chillz will have to go but there's no way they'll let Smoove go to Philly. He sell tickets and he's too popular among most Hawks fans especially those casual fans who just started caring about the Hawks again after the playoffs.

Quote: Daniel Gibson. If we made a move for Daniel Gibson? He's a FA... He's a great shooter. Could a backcourt of JJ and Gibson run our offense? No way! I'd rather Bibby/Law split the minutes alongside JJ. Plus we need the money to re-sign the Joshes anyway. Don't forget how financially strapped/cheap our owners are.

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Quote: In case some have forgot. Exactly what kind of contract is JJ going to command next year? He still has two left on his deal. We must extend his contract next year or risk losing him to FA. I'm pretty sure he'll want a raise and will get it either from the Hawks or someone else. Impressive resume: Two time All Star and counting, USA Basketball player, clutch playoff performer. I'm thinking 5yrs / $75-80M which averages out to about $15-16M/yr.

Quote: Hey I didn't make this up, take a look at this article on ESPN (scroll down toward the bottom half of the page and read the caption under Josh Smith's picture) Link to ESPN Article Here's a quote from that article: Who You Know to Watch: LeBron James Who You Need to Watch: Josh Smith, Hawks F. Shawn Marion, one of many NBAers who named Smith as the league's best athlete, calls him "a freak." Smith's credentials: In 2005, Smith became the second-youngest player to win the slam-dunk contest. In four NBA seasons, the 6'9'', 235-pound forward has averaged 13.6 ppg and 7.4 rpg. I don't know if he's the most underrated player but he's definitely getting a lot of love from his NBA peers. Ooops...here's the correct link to the ESPN article: http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3424124

Hey I didn't make this up, take a look at this article on ESPN (scroll down toward the bottom half of the page and read the caption under Josh Smith's picture) Link to ESPN Article Here's a quote from that article: Who You Know to Watch: LeBron James Who You Need to Watch: Josh Smith, Hawks F. Shawn Marion, one of many NBAers who named Smith as the league's best athlete, calls him "a freak." Smith's credentials: In 2005, Smith became the second-youngest player to win the slam-dunk contest. In four NBA seasons, the 6'9'', 235-pound forward has averaged 13.6 ppg and 7.4 rpg. I don't know if he's the most underrated player but he's definitely getting a lot of love from his NBA peers.

Quote: to the continuation of J-Smooth's Shock the World tour? This board is awfully subdued after game 5. Like Joe said, it ain't over! I'll be in section 115, mid-court, screaming louder than I did on Monday. We ain't Philly, they have more height, but we have more HEART. Atlanta fans won games 3 and 4 as much as the players did. While Boston will be better prepared, we'll do it again tomorrow! LETS GET PUMPED . . . GO HAWKS! I'll be there in my normal seats in section 304. I hope Friday's game is as crazy as games 3 and 4!

Quote: Josh Smith is trying to compensate for the limited offensive skillset of two of his teammates who received the most minutes on the team..Marvin Williams and Josh Childress. I had suggested if there was a Maggette or a Michael redd on the floor with JJ, then Josh Smith can focus on being a low post player.. However, right now, he is extending himself because MW/Chillz are scared to shoot long range shots. Josh looks undisciplined at times, but I believe if he had shooters on the floor who aren't timid and/or clumsy, then Josh would spend more time making mid-range jumpers and defending the paint more.. The Hawks need a franchise small forward to complement Joe Johnson and Josh is the only one who has shown he is willing to take those shots. People may try to dismiss the inability of Chillz/Marvin being afraid to shoot threes as a admirable quality-- thinking they know their limitations.. but its NOT! They shouldn't be commanding those type of minutes on the floor at the SF/Sg position if they are so limited offensively that they can't consistently drive to the basket nor is willing to shoot a three point shot.. Josh is extending himself because he wants his team to win.. Forgive me for the Vick analogy, but when he was playing, when the WRs weren't catching the ball and the RBs couldn't get in the end zone, then Vick took it upon himself to do their job.. Not because he wanted to, but he wanted to win so bad.. M I agree 100%. I really hope we don't blow all of our future cap space on signing J-Chill and Marvin to long term contracts.

Thanks for the heads up man I just TiVoed it.

Quote: 1st Team C - Duncan PF - Garnett SF - Prince SG - Battier PG - Rondo 2nd Team C - Camby PF - R. Wallace SF - B. Bowen SG - Bell PG - Dooling 3rd Team C - D. Howard PF - Hayes SF - Pierce SG - Bryant PG - Billups It amazes me that JSmoove can be 2nd in the league in blocked shots two years in a row and not even get a mention on this list. I wonder if he was 1st in blocks instead of 2nd behind Camby would he still be ignored by the mainstream press.

Quote: http://www.pogobrowser.com/demo.html This thing is REALLY cool. It's not open to a public BETA yet but hopefully it won't be much longer. wow!

Quote: Quote: He'd better not be the GM/coach. There needs to be someone to keep him from getting out of control. He will try to get rid of everyone. If he does become coach i think you can kiss Smith goodbye. I can't see those two coexisting. Who knows? Maybe what Josh needs is some discipline. I agree Iverson admitted that Brown was the best coach he ever had and they did make it to the NBA finals together. Don't worry, J-Smoove isn't going anywhere he'll outlast Brown because I don't see Brown sticking around more than a few years at the most. I'd definitely take him over Woody next year considering we now have a veteran backcourt in Bibby and JJ. I do think that Marvin could be in trouble because Brown won't put up with his occasional lack of effort and his disappearing in games too often IMO.

Quote: Would you rather have the limited Marvin Williams who can't shoot the three, looks clumsy and lost on the court with a limited upside at 21 years old. Or what you rather give a more athletic, explosive player who can shoot three, attack the basket and is a player more accustomed to a uptempo style. And there is room for improvement and his ceiling hasn't been reached yet.. Give Gerald Green a chance..the Hawks should make a move and get him--NOW! Green's role would increase the following year when the Hawks move either Marvin and/or Childress via trade.. Draft do-over opportunity..let's take advantage of it.. The Hawks drafted Horford in a virtual do-over from the previous year with Shelden Williams.. I agree wholeheartedly...I've always liked Gerald Green and I think he would thrive as a 6th man on our team once the following happens in 2008: 1) New GM and Coach 2) Chillz leaves via FA 3) Marvin is traded for a decent defensive minded C or whatever we can get for him 4) Horford is moved to 4 5) JSmoove moved to 3 6) Diop is signed to play the Dikembe Mutumbo role (not saying he's that good but at least he can block shots) New 2008 lineup: C - Diop/Zaza PF - Horford/Solo SF - Smoove/(Sign another FA shooter) SG - JJ/Green PG - Bibby/Law

Quote: Beating teams like the Knicks are not an accomplishment. Of course I wouldn;t say the trade is bad since the Hawks gave up nothing. But it simply is a trade that just didn;t really improve anything enough to be a difference maker. As a shooter Bibby has been terrible in 3 out of the last 4 games. Some people say the Hawks have a great shooting backcourt, but that's obviously not the case. Oh ye of little patience....let's just see how it plays out through the end of the year before jumping to any major conclusions.

Quote: Magloire would help the team IF he's motivated to play. From what I have heard from NJ, he played like garbage for the Nets this year. He can't be any worse that what we've got now behind Horford. Sign him BK!