Jul

28

Knicks Trade Balkman To Nuggets

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Renaldo Balkman’s days as a member of the New York Knicks have come to an end. The “Associated Press“?reported Monday that the Knicks traded the small forward to the Denver Nuggets for guards Bobby Jones, Taurean Green, and a 2010 second round?pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. Balkman played two years for the Knicks and averaged 4.2 points, 3.8 rebounds per game. The Nuggets will also receive money in the deal from New York.?Both Green and Jones who do not have guaranteed contracts are expected to be released by the Knicks.??

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Jul

28

Hawks Reportedly Entertaining Sign & Trade Deal For Josh Smith

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The “Atlanta Journal-Constitution” Monday reported that the Atlanta Hawks are investigating into the possibility of signing and then trading restricted free agent Josh Smith. The paper says their sources indicate that there are currently two offers that the Hawks are entertaining. The report states one team is from the Western Conference, and one from the Eastern. Earlier this month the Hawks talked with the Detroit Pistons, about a sign and trade proposal, but the Pistons felt that Atlanta was asking for too much in return. Smith who just completed his fourth year in the Association, had his most productive campaign this past season. Smith averaged 17.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists per game.

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Jul

28

Evans Flies Off To Atlanta Gets Deal From Hawks

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The “Atlanta Journal-Constitution” has reported, that according to their sources that the Atlanta Hawks are on the verge of signing free agent Maurice Evans. The former Orlando Magic reserve can be plugged in as a shooting guard or a small forward.? According to the reports, Evans will get a three year deal with?that will contain a ?player?opt out. The three years are reportedly worth $7.5 million. Evans is expected to take over the?job Josh?Childress left behind when he signed with Olympiakos in the Greek League.?

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