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JJ is always cool. I love the way he handles these things, he kinda lets everyone know what he thinks without sticking his nose too much at somebody else's business. Anyway, I'm really glad to read this article. It shows that the Hawks HAVE thought about the possibility of a S&T involving J. Smith. Could that team be the Clippers ? Kaman ? I know the article goes on to say that the Hawks want to keep him, but I love the fact they're working with the idea of a different scenario. I also like the fact J. Chill is drawing some attention. Again, if we pair him with Zaza, maybe Speedy (who knows if there's another BK around the league) for a couple of guys who can help us at C and outside shooting, I'd look at it carefully. I love J. Chill's game, but again, we got to keep our options open just in case. Now, I really wonder why we'd want S. Jones back. He's way too raw in many aspects of the game and should take every opportunity that come his way. This is disappointing from a guy who's got a lot to learn.

I was confused by skyhawk1's post until I found the full article link here, because when I clicked I just got the short blurb without most of what he covered.

I really don't want to lose Josh Smith, but I would want them to listen to those offers in case there is something that is too good to pass on being tossed their way. I'm sure I'd get over the loss of my favorite player if it made us a competitor for a title quickly. As for Childress, while I admit he's a bargain at the MLE, I am still interested in filling multiple positions with some additional skill sets (like an outside shooter off the bench and a backup big who can bang).

The worst part of the column was the tip that Lorenzen could be coming back to town. NOOOOOOOO! Didn't he just show how little was in his tank? His contributions on his last stint with the team were beyond sucky. Settling for him doesn't make sense no matter how you frame it. He might be great in the locker room, but even so the young bigs of the team have already spent time with him. If there was some bit of veteran advice he hasn't already imparted then we really got screwed on his last deal. Please get a different big in other than Lorenzen. Dikembe or half a season of Alonzo would be a good change. I know the pickings are slim, but you should still have game film of Lorenzen to scrub that idea.

i think you have to look at who is actually attainable. wright is one of the few veteran bigs that actually have an IQ that want to play in atlanta. mutombo would play for houston over us 9 times out of 10 unless we offer more than the vet minimum which is what he is worth the same for alonzo. and all the other good bigs are scooped up. also you have to look at minutes. lorenzen is okay with not playing many minutes so that means that horford, smith and pachulia get more. i wouldn't want to have another sorry big pouting because he isn't getting many minutes around here.