Josh Smith Rumors & News

I discussed the Hawks upcoming offseason and the potential coaching and roster changes that could be on the horizon on the Mike Sammond show on 92.9 The Game. We discussed the coaching search, possible free agents, Jeff Teague and Josh Smith's future, and the possibilities of Dwight Howard and/or Chris Paul coming to Atlanta. You can listen here to my appearance here. Exit Question: What coach and free agents do you think will be/want to be on the Hawks' bench next season?

Expectations The expectations were low at the start of the season for Johan. Many thought he was a candidate for a buyout like a couple of other guys in the Joe Johnson trade. In the preseason getting to know him piece I made the observation that Johan’s shot selection was possibly worse than Josh Smith’s and that’s from a 7 footer. For most, he was seen as the latest holder of the role previous held by Jason Collins and Randolph Morris. Expectations rose for Petro as the year progressed primarily when Zaza went down with injury after 52 games. For Petro to be considered a succe...

Expectations Dahntay Jones was acquired in a trade deadline that while disappointing most onlookers (expecting a bigger Josh Smith deal) made sense at the time. The Hawks gave up Anthony Morrow who in spite of his reputation as a shooter hadn’t found a place in Larry Drew’s rotation. Morrow had only played in about half of the Hawks games and averaged a career low 13.3 mpg. Dahntay was the opposite type of 2 guard, known as a defensive stopper and a suspect shooter. The logic for such a move became clear right before the deadline the Hawks hosted the Miami Heat. The Hawks enjoye...

Lou Williams spoke to the media on Saturday as he and his teammates cleared out their lockers and headed into the offseson. Williams is one of three Hawks that have guaranteed contracts for next season but is coming off of the first major injury of his career. Here is what Williams had to say about his ongoing rehab: "It's coming along great. It's going to very long and challenging summer for me trying to prepare myself to get back on the basketball court. It's a challenge that I'm ready for. It's not one I can dodge if I want to continue to play basketball at a high level. I'm ready ...

As we all know, Josh Smith famously said that he feels he deserves a max contract. While most all of us have disagreed and presented our reasonings for why he is undeserving of such a contract, Matt Moore of CBS Sports' Eye on Basketball Blog looked in a different direction: Could someone give Smith a max contract with the right stipulations and make it worthwhile. Moore ends his article with a qualifier, but despite the probable illegalities of the idea, it may be the greatest contract stipulation ever. If I'm a team with cap space ready to build, I offer Smith a max on one condition...

For Josh Smith, Friday's Game 6 loss could have been the final act in his career as a player for the Atlanta Hawks. Smith just completed his ninth season in the NBA all while playing for his hometown team but as he enters unrestricted free agency he may have reached the end of the line. When asked after Game 6 if he wanted to return to Atlanta this was his reply: "The only thing I know is I want to be able to experience free agency. I want to explore my options and see what's out there. I don't have any certain idea what's going to happen." 2013 was somewhat of a tumultuous season fo...

Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill (3) moves the ball against Atlanta Hawks small forward Josh Smith (5) during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game in Atlanta, Friday, May 3, 2013. Indiana won 81-73. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks small forward Josh Smith (5) walks down the court during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, in Atlanta, Friday, May 3, 2013. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)