Josh Smith gets 58-million dollar offer sheet from the Grizzlies
This according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. What a confusing report. It says the offer is for 58 million, but there's no word on the number of years, which is kind of important. It's also confusing whether Smith has actually accepted the offer. Perhaps this is an instance where taking a little more time to get more essential facts of the story would have been the way to go instead of rushing to get the news out first.
If true, Atlanta has to be thanking Memphis for making their life easy, assuming the Hawks match like they should. If not, they're even stupider than I thought.
Still, good to see Memphis actually trying to use their cap space instead of being cheap. At the very least, they've set Josh Smith's market price.
UPDATE: Atlanta says they're going to match the offer, so it looks like the ATL will remain relevant in NBA basketball.
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Wow
The Grizzlies are attempting to use their cap space? I’m guessing they would have Smith as their power forward? Conely/Mayo/Gay/Smith/Darkolol looks good on paper at least.
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ESPN is reporting 5-years.....
And yes, Smith would play PF.
If Atlanta does not match what is a good price for a young talent, they should be lambasted by all.
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And given how Iavoroni wants to play
Josh Smith should be an excellent fit for Memphis.
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by George Templeton on Aug 8, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions
matching the offer
I always wonder about the wisdom of going after a top of the line restricted free agent. Seems like you’re just doing the other team’s job for them. You even save them some of the bad feelings associated with negotiating. I’m sure Atlanta will be happy to match.
Still I guess Memphis will be able to tell their fans, “See, at least we’re trying”.
Yep, didn't take them long to match
Now can the pouty Josh Smith get along with coach Mike Woodson…..
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