Josh Smith Trade Rumors – Atlanta Hawks

Josh Smith, the uber athletic forward for the Atlanta Hawks, could potentially get traded this NBA offseason — according to a number of rumblings around the internet. A fan favorite in Atlanta, a Smith trade would undoubtedly anger a majority of Hawks fans.
Why would the Hawks trade Josh Smith? The biggest reason is money. The Hawks could face a luxury tax threshold pinch this summer and trading Smith’s lucrative contract could open up room. Additionally, Smith has had his differences with the coaching staff and has long be regarded as a potential locker room problem.
This past season, Smith averaged 15.6 …read more