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Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:37 am EDT

Atlanta Hawks trying to sign Joe Smith

By Mark Miller

“JoeJoe Smith(notes) has been in the league for 13 years and has played for a slew of teams, but never for the Atlanta Hawks. The team apparently wants to change that.

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the 6'10" forward/center Smith has been a target of the team all summer long, but Smith has also been on the back tier of a number of other rumors this summer. It appears he's still waiting to see how rosters shake out before he commits anywhere, but he should know by now that the Hawks reportedly consider him a front-line kind of signing.

Meanwhile, the Hawks are also taking a look at 7-footer Garret Siler, veteran 7' center Jason Collins(notes), Johan Petro(notes), Stromile Swift(notes) and Courtney Sims(notes).

Source: Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionNew Window

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  1. lizhi W
    1. Posted by lizhi W Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:00 am EDT

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    Joe Smith should also join the celtics 1st
  2. Kenneth M
    2. Posted by Kenneth M Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:05 am EDT

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    Joe Smith to Celtics...is there a senior NBA circuit....that team is getting old...maybe they should sign Ltreen Spreewell....
  3. Derrk
    3. Posted by Derrk Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:15 am EDT

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    Get it done ATL!!!!! Go Hawks!!!!!
  4. YO$A
    4. Posted by YO$A Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:53 am EDT

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    Joe Smith would be a Perfect fit coming off the bench He will really benefit the Hawks down the Stretch!!!
    Besides we Need another Big Man to stuff the lane!
    Go Hawks
  5. Freddie Joe Bob
    5. Posted by Freddie Joe Bob Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:27 am EDT

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    Enjoyed watchin dem Hawkers play las sesun. To pik up "Jumpin Joe" wod be "sweeeet" for
    dem Hawkers. Wood add lots depth to da banch. Arghhh & away!!!!!
  6. Captain Kickin It
    6. Posted by Captain Kickin It Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:55 am EDT

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    this would be a good sign.
  7. bballrumor.com
    7. Posted by bballrumor.com Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:27 pm EDT

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    suprised that the Spurs are not making a run at Joe Smith... I thought they were collecting old big men.
    bballrumor.com
  8. greg
    8. Posted by greg Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:33 pm EDT

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    I heard he wanted to stay with the Cavs if they offer him a contract which they planned on doing being they didn't get Hakim Warrick. I guess we'll see what happens.
  9. ketta242004
    9. Posted by ketta242004 Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:07 pm EDT

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    joe smith is a jump shooting power foward. i thought the hawks were looking for an inside presence. id rather they go and get a big guy from over seas
  10. leslie d
    10. Posted by leslie d Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:05 pm EDT

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    WHY NOT.............a team can NEVER have too much DEPTH & he'll at least ADD that
  11. Swagger22
    11. Posted by Swagger22 Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:11 pm EDT

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    If they Hawks sign Smith, then hopefully he can teach Josh Smith a thing or two on how to be a better PF
  12. Unbiased_fan
    12. Posted by Unbiased_fan Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:20 pm EDT

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    stromile swift is out there? mebbe lakers shoud get him while the takings good. i dunno
  13. Maika
    13. Posted by Maika Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:31 pm EDT

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    Celtics just signed Davis and are in Luxury Tax Hell ! There is no way they Sign Smith unless there is a Multiple Player trade where they give up a few players . I really feel sorry for teams like Orlando ,cleveland and Boston if they Dont win a championship next year because they are making a Huge Investments this year !! The Spurs& Lakers have managed to build Championship caliber Teams without Breaking the Bank . But it will be fun to see these guys slug it out next year and see what happens !!!!!
  14. BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB
    14. Posted by BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:41 pm EDT

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    cavs what the hell let get joe back
  15. flim
    15. Posted by flim Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:13 pm EDT

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    Joe Smith should go to atlanta, if only to try to own the record of most teams played by one player (that is, if he doesn't own it yet).
  16. Unbiased-fan
    16. Posted by Unbiased-fan Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:57 pm EDT

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    if atlanta hawks will sign joe smith, the hawks is officially the DISASTER of 2009. look what happen to cavaliers when they signed joe smith. hawks should think twice before landing joe smith in atlanta. by the way joe smith is old and he is useless.
  17. topsider30
    17. Posted by topsider30 Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:09 am EDT

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    JOE is a limp, useless and has been ball player... LOL .. However, so does the rest of ATL players...
  18. ron-ron
    18. Posted by ron-ron Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:18 am EDT

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    GO HAWKS!!!
    And no way, topsider30 (comment 17)
  19. Bean
    19. Posted by Bean Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:46 pm EDT

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    Forget the hawks. Come back to Cleveland JOE. Danny Ferry better re-sign this guy. GO CAVS
  20. eric s
    20. Posted by eric s Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    If the Hawks sign Stromile Swift he'll immedeately become their best big man!! What a signing that would be! Would love to see Stromile Swift in Atlanta!
  21. Frank
    21. Posted by Frank Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:08 am EDT

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    Sign the STRO SHOW!

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