Josh Smith asks for trade

[jonathanlambert33]

Josh Smith has told the Hawks he wants to be traded ahead of the March 15 deadline, sources tell the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Smith has previously complained about getting singled out for criticism by the coaches and media. Now he reportedly "believes he needs a fresh start with a franchise where he can better reach his potential on and off the court." Smith is also upset that the Hawks didn't do enough to promote him for the All-Star team and wants to play for a team more committed to winning for a championship. The Hawks will never be able to get equal value for Smith, who is 26 and under contract through the 2012-13 season. It's hard to see a deal getting done here. Mar 8 - 3:00 PM

 

[Mexi]

Smith/Hinrich for Pau

 

[DJT]

D: WOW! Did not see this coming.

 

[Pugz]

blow the whole team up.

 

[Elite]

Makes sense for Smith, can't be too comforting to see that your team is shopping you year after year and you never know when they're going to pull the trigger. He's having one of his best seasons this year as well.

 

[cruzg24]

Hes gonna go to the Suns to revive them.

 

[bosoxlover12]

D: WOW! Did not see this coming.

....you're kidding, right?

 

[bosoxlover12]

Smith/Hinrich for Pau

It depends if they want to rebuild or not

This isnt a bad trade tho, if they like Pau

 

[RipCity32]

Let the speculation begin.

 

[Pugz]

send him to detroit, doe.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

If they meet his request I wonder what they would want for him? They'd have to get a first or two back.

 

[DJT]

I don't see a trade coming.

 

[elcheato]

Make a team take Marvin Williams with Josh Smith, get picks and expiring contracts, amnesty Joe Johnson in the off-season and rebuild around Teague and Horford.