Is Belkin throwing up a smoke screen?

[BornandDieHawks]

If the reports are true about Belkin saying he will take over the team and go after AI. You have to wonder (regardless if you agree with the trade or not) is he really going to operate on the cheap? If he does come in and go after AI then he would also come in and take a huge contract to go with JJ's. I am wondering if he is saying this to get fans support in Atlanta. What do you think?

[AHF]

It is the unreliable Sam Smith circulating this rumor. I'll believe it when I see it.

[vdunkndunk]

I think he'll actually trade JJ for AI. That way he gets rid off the big contract he didn't want for a big contract that will bring people to the arena and make him money. After that, I would expect him to just let AI's contract expire and take the low payroll approach.

[HawksMavsFan]

Belkin most likely would just try to pocket the revenue from Iverson, so I still believe Belkin is untrustworthy, and I can't believe anything the man has to say.

[b3bawla]

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I think he'll actually trade JJ for AI.

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I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.