Dreams Die, Hawks Keep Josh Smith

nepatriotsdraft posted 8/9/2008 from www.sportingnews.com [flag]

Mr. Shoals relayed his enthusiasm for Memphis' move to poach wunderkind Josh Smith from Atlanta on Friday. Sadly, the beautiful combination of Smith and Rudy Gay will not happen, as the Hawks have matched the offer. Sekou Smith of the Atlanta Journal- Constitution finds the Hawks organization trying to hide their elation . "Tonight, the Hawks organization received an offer [link]

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