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Started by Michaelyumm , Aug 08 2008 02:58 PM

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#1 Michaelyumm

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 02:58 PM

http://sports.espn.g...tory?id=3525609

Atlanta Hawks restricted free agent Josh Smith has signed a five-year, $58 million offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Friday.


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The Hawks made the decision for him late Friday night by matching the five-year, $58 million offer the Grizzlies made to Smith, a restricted free agent, earlier in the day.


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Edited by Nissan, August 09, 2008 - 09:00 AM.
Update: Hawks Match Offer Sheet

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 03:38 PM

Grizzlies :rock:

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 03:44 PM

Grizzlies :rock:

he knows hawks will match. this way he gets paid.

pretty reasonable contract too.

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 03:48 PM

I hope they don't match.

the grizz would be exciting with Mayo and J Smoove
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Posted August 08, 2008 - 03:54 PM

I hope they don't match.

the grizz would be exciting with Mayo and J Smoove


and with Marc Gasol :rock:

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 04:48 PM

Hawks are matching. It's a VERY reasonable price, as well.

Smith got less than both Deng and Okafor. The irony is that I'd pick him for my team over both any day of the week -- and this is coming from a huge Deng fan. If for some odd reason, Atlanta doesn't match -- Memphis fans get to tune in see the most athletic, high-flying 2-3-4 combo (OJ, Rudy, Josh) in the Association. That's a ridiculous trio.

Edited by Massacre, August 08, 2008 - 04:50 PM.

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 05:41 PM

marc gasol/josh smith/rudy./mayo/conley

backup

darko/warrick/darell arthur-walker/lowry/jaric

memphis full of talent they will be contending in like 2 years

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 05:43 PM

The Hawks are matching this offer.

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 05:56 PM

The Grizz would be awesome if the Hawks didn't match. Man...Gay...Mayo...J-Smoove on the Break

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 05:59 PM

Yeah the Grizzlies would be an exciting team with Smith and the other youngsters they have but Atlanta will match. Can't afford to lose him.

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 06:29 PM

keep him in the East.

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 07:49 PM

Memphis> Portland? (talent wise?)

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Posted August 08, 2008 - 08:26 PM

The Hawks made the decision for him late Friday night by matching the five-year, $58 million offer the Grizzlies made to Smith, a restricted free agent, earlier in the day.


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Posted August 08, 2008 - 08:28 PM

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So much for the new look Grizz hype.
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Posted August 08, 2008 - 08:29 PM

aww
there goes my playoff prediction.

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Posted August 09, 2008 - 08:10 PM

They matched right away... i dont know why u guys are making this out to be more then it is... they matched like the first day they put up the offer.... SO THERE IS ZERO... i repeat ZERO chance of Josh going to the grizzles...

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Posted August 10, 2008 - 08:12 PM

Memphis> Portland? (talent wise?)



Even if they had landed Smith, probably not.

Portland has a tougher, superior 4/5 tandem that's unmatched by Memphis. They're upgrading their backcourt as well this off-season with the addition of Fernandez and Bayless, who very easily could've gone in the top 5. Yes, top 5. Insane. In terms of potential and talent, I see no team that's on the level Portland is.

Anyway, smart, but pretty simple decision from the Atlanta brass. You can't lose Smith at a very reasonable price like that.

Edited by Massacre, August 10, 2008 - 08:12 PM.

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