FWIW Suns pursuing Josh Smith

[djohn2oo8]

It’s no secret that the Phoenix Suns are trying to acquire a star player. Last offseason, the Suns signed Eric Gordon to a maximum offer (http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-phoenix-suns-pursuing-josh-smith/#) sheet, but the New Orleans Hornets matched the contract. In recent weeks, Phoenix tried to acquire Rudy Gay, but the Memphis Grizzlies decided to send him to the Toronto Raptors instead.

Now, after missing out on Gordon and Gay, the Suns have shifted their attention to a new star that may be available prior to the Feb. 21 trade deadline.

The Suns are pursuing Josh Smith, according to multiple league sources. Phoenix will try to acquire Smith before the deadline or, if that fails, through a sign-and-trade deal next offseason.


The Suns are very interested in Smith and have had exploratory talks with the Atlanta Hawks about the 27-year-old forward. Phoenix views Smith as a franchise player who can be one of the cornerstones of the team for years to come. The Suns have been searching for a face of the franchise since Steve Nash’s departure last summer, and Smith could be exactly that. If the Hawks decide it’s time to part ways with Smith, the Suns will be one of the teams on the phone (http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-phoenix-suns-pursuing-josh-smith/#).


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[SpursIndonesia]

It seems the motivation of Suns ownership is all about money & creating a decent, fans inviting, 8th seed challenger ASAP, rather than become contender in the future and rebuilding through the draft, while having a bad team in the mean time.

[JamStone]

"cornerstone" 2.0

[Mel_13]

Do it Danny. The comedic possibilities of a Beasley/Smith tandem are endless.

[Killakobe81]

Smith is good but not a franchise guy or cornerstone ...needs to be in a Bosh, maybe Pau type role to ring

[mystargtr34]

Josh Smith will never be the equal best player on a championship team like Pau in 08-10 tbh

[JMarkJohns]

Max contract athlete-only.

Pass

[lefty]

i feel bad for Suns fans TBH

[SpursIndonesia]

i feel bad for Suns fans TBH

IMHO, the reality of the new CBA, guaranteed profit for owners, yet the greed is bottomless and there can only be limited number of real contenders in an era (such as superfriends or thunderefs era such as now), so this kinda move is understandable (from the owners perspective).

[JMarkJohns]

They clearly have no plan. If they trade a lottery pick for the right to overpay a career underachiever, it will speak volumes to such a fact.

[baseline bum]

Shit, I read that title as JR Smith and wanted to hear DOK's reaction on twitter.

[da_suns_fan]

How can i have hope for the future when my team has this type of front office?

Josh Smith is shit, not a "franchise player".

Fuck Sarver. Fuck Blanks. Fuck Babby.

[irishock]

Smith will be a Laker unforturnately. Everything always goes right in LA.

[da_suns_fan]

Smith will be a Laker unforturnately. Everything always goes right in LA.

They can have him! Let them overpay for his overrated ass.

[racm]

The Lakers can have J Smoove and watch as their floor spacing goes down the drain, tbh.

Smith is at 47 TS% this season. :lmao

[Clipper Nation]

Smith will be a Laker unforturnately. Everything always goes right in LA.

Getting arguably the dumbest player in the league is considered something "going right" for the Lakers? :lmao

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol breaking up the run n gun nash led team for utter bullshit last few seasons....they deserve the downfall

overpaying smith, will be like the hawks throwing that stupid max to J.JOHNSON....u dont pay max dollars to clowns who are not franchise players or carry a team on there back

[Xylus]

We beat the Lakers, now it's time to tank like no one has tanked before. I want a high draft pick. In fact, I want all draft picks. All of them.

[timvp]

:lol @ the Suns front office. Trade for Josh Smith because ... why, exactly? I don't see any reason how that makes sense.

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

Sadly I think Cuban might trade for him or sign him this summer.

[Mal]

Smith is true game changer. Instead of winning at most 30 games, they will eye for 33 wins season !

[JMarkJohns]

Phoenix talk radio reporting the rumor is bogus - that they aren't trading 1sts, and are more inclined to trade Gortat, Dudley, Brown for late 1sts and CAP fodder. They want to clear CAP.

Now, they may go after him in the offseason, offering the MAX, but at least they aren't trading 1sts or valued players that can bring in more 1sts.

[Raven]

just build through the draft and sign a star after that geez...

[SpursIndonesia]

I'll trade Jax for Dudley + salary filler, if that's what they want. Might even throw a first rounder, if they're willing to part with their 2nd rounder too. :D

[DMC]

Smith will find a stacking team and figure out a way to get in, or end up in Phoenix.
I said

[Latarian Milton]

dude might be a good role player and he blocks alot of shots which's impressive for a small forward, but he's not the right material to make a franchise player of imho. dude's a black version of ak47

[TDMVPDPOY]

dude might be a good role player and he blocks alot of shots which's impressive for a small forward, but he's not the right material to make a franchise player of imho. dude's a black version of ak47

blocking players from behind, every man and his dog can do that

when he starts blocking guys who want to dunk on him is another question

[crc21209]

Damn, the Suns went from top 3-5 team in the West to having Michael Beasley on the team and pursuing Josh Smith now..WOW....