The Atlanta Hawks seemed to be feverishly shopping forward
Josh Smith as the NBA trade deadline approached. However, the Hawks nixed a
deal yesterday that would have sent Smith to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange
for multiple players and a draft pick, according to Ric Bucher of CSN Bay Area.
According to Bucher, the Hawks would have received Ekpe
Udoh, Luc Mbah Moute, Beno Udrih and a protected No. 1 pick in exchange for
Smith. He adds that Milwaukee was surely aggravated by the lack of a deal,
considering the time and effort they spent attempting to have one take place.
Now, Smith will remain with the Hawks who will see if they
can do better this summer. However, following the passing of the trade
deadline, a report was released that said Smith is “highly unlikely” to re-sign
with Atlanta. Smith’s intentions to sign elsewhere this summer make it clear as
to why no team was willing to overwhelm the Hawks at the deadline.
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