Peachtree Hoops: Nixing the Shaq for Marvin Williams Trade

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Nixing the Shaq for Marvin Williams Trade

According to Michael Cunningham it is Shaq's camp that is pushing for this sign and trade and the Hawks reportedly "like their core" and are not really open to the idea of busting it up. The report has Shaq asking for around 16 million for two years and to be a starter of which the Hawks are offering neither.

Hoopinion has the Cleveland side of the story from Brian Windhorst. He reiterates what Cunningham says in his story except he adds that league sources say the Hawks are motivated to trade Marvin Williams. The Cavs GM Chris Grant has a history with Williams having worked in the Hawks front office but the story points out Williams disappointing 2009-10 season.

Doesn't appear that this is something the Hawks are actually considering and looks like most of it is coming from the O'Neal camp to try and get more $. Will update if anything else becomes available.

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According to Michael Cunningham it is Shaq's camp that is pushing for this sign and trade and the Hawks reportedly "like their core" and are not really open to the idea of busting it up. The report has Shaq asking for around 16 million for two years and to be a starter of which the Hawks are offering neither.

If Shaq is wanting a starting position then I'd rather pass on him. As big and as physical as he is we don't need a physical giant that is also a locker room problem if he can't start.

I'll take 2 out of these 3 (Craig Smith, Joel Anthony,Brad Miller) and call it a day.

He any one heard if the Heat had to resend their quailfying offer in order to get enough cap room to sign Mike Miller ?