Josh Smith News

You know, Billy Knight may have gotten a bad rap. We'll need to reassess his Atlanta legacy at some point.

One of the Hawks' biggest weaknesses from the past few seasons is quickly becoming a strength.

"Ia m not knocking Acie Law in any way shape or form but this kid [Teague] is what Ia d call a true point guard.

For the first time in a long time, Ia m talking NBA hoops in the summer. And, probably for the first time ever, Ia m talking about the Atlanta Hawks.

The Mike Bibby days are numbered in Atlanta. This is the case after the Hawks dealt veteran Speedy Claxton and their 11th overall pick in the 2007 draft, Acie Law, to the Golden State Warriors for Jamal Crawford earlier today... Hawks Trade For One Point Guard and Draft Another at No.

Here's Danny Ainge with his mouth open. Gee, there's a shock. Sometimes the news gets better for a team even when it's not doing anything.

The Hawks finally drafted a point guard from Wake Forest. Four years after infamously passing on Chris Paul with the No.

Speedy Claxton is a dapper dresser, but I couldn't find any pictures of him in uniform.

Atlanta has a solid, youthful core to build upon. Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Al Horford and restricted free agent Marvin Williams are the talented building blocks for Mike Woodson but the team most acquire a more natural center and decide what they are going to do at the point.

The New York Post's Peter Vecsey is reporting that the Pistons have prioritized which free agents they will target when the free agent period begins July 1st.

Former NBA player and Coosa graduate Mike Glenn has been honoring his dad for 30 years with a basketball camp that speaks loudly to dozens of high school kids who can't hear.

I swear, you go to one Indians game and the Internets light up with the fact that Josh Smith could be available.

Atlanta Journal Constitution columnist Mark Bradley has reached into his proverbial sock and thrown the red challenge flag.

There has been numerous rumors flying around the league since the Los Angeles Lakers won their 15th NBA Championship in Orlando a couple of nights ago... by Bhavik Darji 9 239 reads Preview/Prediction There has been numerous rumors flying around the league since the Los Angeles Lakers won their 15th NBA Championship in Orlando a couple of nights ...

If the Hawks do trade J-Smoove, I'll throw a tantrum myself. The annual Josh Smith trade rumors are swirling , and they make less sense than ever.

NBA Draft 2009 Editor's note: In the days leading up to the draft, we'll be updating this file with the latest draft rumors from around the league.

Much has been made of the NBA's one-year rule. The rule the NBA has used to make high school seniors wait at least one year out of high school before they can enter the NBA Draft... by Bryan Flynn 16 reads Opinion Much has been made of the NBA's one-year rule.

The Hawks posted their highest win total since the 1997-98 season and advanced past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 1999.

Jun 4, 2009 2:05 pm US/Eastern 1 of 1 Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat drives against Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the NBA Playoffs at the American Airlines Arena on May 1, 2009, in Miami, Fla.

Previously: Rick Sund , Mike Woodson , Joe Johnson , Mike Bibby , Josh Smith , Al Horford , Marvin Williams It seemed like a horrible idea at the time , but signing Flip Murray to a 1-year, $1.5 million contract proved to be one of the most cost-effective free agent signings of the season.