Hawks Interested in Pau for J.Smith Deal

Draper · Post #1 » by **Draper** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:09 pm

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... 9901.story

The Atlanta Hawks have aggressively tried to trade power forward Josh Smith to the Lakers for Pau Gasol, initially expressing interest in Gasol shortly after Oklahoma City eliminated the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, The Times has learned.

If the Lakers struck a deal with Atlanta, they would lose the height advantage that made them one of the longest teams in the NBA — Smith is 6 feet 9, three inches shorter than Gasol — but would instantly become more athletic.

Smith isn’t nearly as strong as Gasol in shooting, though he averaged a commendable 3.9 assists last season. Gasol averaged 3.7 a game.

Like Smith, Gasol could use a fresh start with a new franchise.

What do you guys think? How would our offense flow with Smith clogging the middle even more than Pau did? How scary would our defense be with a frontline of MWP-Smith-Drew? How does this impact Dwight who's been friends with Smith since high school, coming to LA?

I Love You Kobe · Post #2 » by **I Love You Kobe** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:10 pm

I ACCEPT.

Ckay · Post #3 » by **Ckay** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:11 pm

I Love You Kobe wrote:I ACCEPT.

+ 1

miggs · Post #4 » by **miggs** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:18 pm

For Josh Smith, man hell no :lol:

Stebo_SSK · Post #5 » by **Stebo_SSK** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:18 pm

Well Smith wont clog the middle more than Pau did b/c he really isnt a true post player and is athletic. This would be a good look for LA...could be the change of scenery that Josh Smith needs also.

miggs · Post #6 » by **miggs** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:19 pm

Stebo_SSK wrote:Well Smith wont clog the middle more than Pau did b/c he really isnt a true post player and is athletic. This would be a good look for LA...could be the change of scenery that Josh Smith needs also.

First round exit FTW! :rock:

Jetset · Post #7 » by **Jetset** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:21 pm

I'd do it, but I'd definitely explore other options first. A lot of other options.

NOODLESTYLE · Post #8 » by **NOODLESTYLE** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:23 pm

When this was brought up during last season, I didn't like it much because of no backup center. After seeing Jordan Hill, if the Lakers can bring him back or another decent backup then I'd go for it. Unless the Rockets are willing to offer Scola/Lowry, I'm not sure what other impact players Lakers can get in return that will fit under Mike Brown's system.

That Nicka · Post #9 » by **That Nicka** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:31 pm

In years past, I'd say hell no... But Gasol is declining and Josh Smith is only 26... I think he is more comfortable facing up than Pau and would give Bynum more space and freedom to operate....

Also, he is best friends with Dwight 8-)

LAFan24 · Post #10 » by **LAFan24** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:34 pm

I want Josh Smith AND Jeff Teague

Jeff Teague
Kobe
Beasley
Josh Smith
Bynum

KingLakers · Post #11 » by **KingLakers** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:36 pm

Josh Smith for Pau won't work straight up the Hawks would have to add a Marvin Williams to make the numbers work also I would like the 23rd pick also but that maybe to much for the Hawks to give up.
Lakers Roster
PG. Session(resigned), Blake, Morris(resigned)
SG. Kobe, Goudelock
SF. Artest, Williams, Eyenga, 23rd pick
PF. Smith, McRoberts
C. Bynum, Hill(resigned)
Lakers will probably need 1 more SG dont know who maybe Roy maybe someone else I really dont know.

WCDYNASTY · Post #12 » by **WCDYNASTY** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:37 pm

I would do this deal...

LAKERS GET:
Josh Smith
Marvin Williams
2012 1st Round Pick #23

HAWKS GET:
Pau Gasol
Steve Blake

Ghost Snack · Post #13 » by **Ghost Snack** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:37 pm

I hope this doesn't happen

miggs · Post #14 » by **miggs** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:37 pm

LAFan24 wrote:I want Josh Smith AND Jeff Teague

Jeff Teague
Kobe
Beasley
Josh Smith
Bynum

add a player and now we're talking but for Smith alone, no way no way. I'm mixed on Marvin Williams, Teague would be nice though I doubt they let him go.

That Nicka · Post #15 » by **That Nicka** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:45 pm

Gasol
for
Smith, Marvin Williams, #23

Mo Williams in the 3 way

then Bynum and 23 for Dwight lol

Williams
Bryant
Williams
Smith
Howard

LAFan24 · Post #16 » by **LAFan24** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:49 pm

That Nicka wrote:Gasol
for
Smith, Marvin Williams, #23

Mo Williams in the 3 way

then Bynum and 23 for Dwight lol

Williams
Bryant
Williams
Smith
Howard

Im down for that team (Even with Bynum instead of Dwight). We can grab Beasley for our 6th man

One Love · Post #17 » by **One Love** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:53 pm

Yes, Yes & Yes... Pau for Smith & pick #23... This deal hits all 3 Laker Objectives... We save money (Josh Smith has one year left at $12 million), younger (Josh Smith is 26 years old) & get a decent Point Guard (via draft)... It also allows us to pursue CP3 next offseason... Any offensive shortcomings will be offset by a stronger defense and more athelticism... In addition, what would CP3 say if he had the opportunity of swith LA teams to run with Kobe, Smith & Bynum in "purple & gold" with Buss instad of Griffin, Jordan & Butler with Sterling...

Yo Ditch · Post #18 » by **Yo Ditch** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:02 pm

CP3 will never be a Laker. He had his chance to hold out like he first tweeted the night it happened. He chose not to. No way he changes locker rooms.

I am not down with Pau for Josh Smith. I'd much rather trade for Igoudala and the 15 or figure out a way to make B. Jennings work.

stunnar0b · Post #19 » by **stunnar0b** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:18 pm

The hell with beasley give me smith

Yo Ditch · Post #20 » by **Yo Ditch** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:31 pm

Pau was never going to get traded for Beasley.