ATLANTA (AP) - The Hawks could soon face a big decision with leading scorer Josh Smith, 1 of the most-discussed names in speculation leading up to the NBA trade deadline.
General manager Danny Ferry said Wednesday he will "definitely look into" any opportunity that "makes sense" for the team's long-term interests. Ferry wouldn't comment on reports the Nets, Spurs and other teams have interest in Smith.
The trade deadline is Feb. 21.
Smith can become an unrestricted free agent after the season. Ferry unloaded two other big contracts when he traded Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams before the season.
The Hawks are sixth in the Eastern Conference. Their postseason outlook took a hit when guard Lou Williams sustained a season-ending knee injury last month.
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George Hill and David West each scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers withstood a furious Atlanta comeback in the fourth quarter, beating the Hawks 81-73 on Friday night to close out the opening-round playoff...
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Josh Smith scored 29 points as the Atlanta Hawks built a 17-point lead at halftime, then withstood an Indiana comeback over the final two quarters to even the series with a 102-91 victory in Game 4 on Monday night.
Josh Smith scored 29 points as the Atlanta Hawks built a 17-point lead at halftime, then withstood an Indiana comeback over the final two quarters to even the series with a 102-91 victory in Game 4 on Monday night.
