Atlanta Hawks: Childress sign-and-trade in works (UPDATE: Hawks, Suns agree to trade)
The Hawks have agreed to a sign-and-trade that would send forward Josh Childress to Phoenix for a second-round pick and a trade exception, people with knowledge of the situation confirmed.
Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic reported Sunday night that the deal was “on the verge” of completion. Childress would sign with Phoenix for six years and at least $30 million, according to the report.
If Childress signs a deal for those terms, Atlanta’s trade exception would be worth half the amount of his first-year salary since he would become a base-year compensation player. The exception works as a sort of credit that would allow the Hawks to make a trade while over the salary cap without meeting the usual salary-matching requirement.
Atlanta drafted Childress with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2004 draft. He played four seasons with the Hawks before opting to sign a free-agent contract with Greek team Olympiakos in 2008. He has until Thursday to opt out of the final season of that three-year, $20 million deal.
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Big Ray
July 13th, 2010
12:16 am
True. Gladyr needs some time in the weight room, and maybe we can give him some of Jason Collin’s cheeseburgers and fries.
bigdave
July 13th, 2010
12:16 am
wet.
Najeh Davenpoop
July 13th, 2010
12:16 am
Jordan Crawford is really, really impressive. Those 3’s look effortless.
cp
July 13th, 2010
12:16 am
Jordan Crawford is a steal im calling it now
bigdave
July 13th, 2010
12:17 am
luke hang it up.
Najeh Davenpoop
July 13th, 2010
12:17 am
Whoa, they just called Luke Jackson the “Duck”… I guess because he went to Oregon, but damn. Don’t they know that nickname is taken?
bigdave
July 13th, 2010
12:18 am
sit luke.
Big Ray
July 13th, 2010
12:19 am
Teague rips Mayo. Nice.
Truth-Serum
July 13th, 2010
12:19 am
Is he a true 7 ft ray?
cp
July 13th, 2010
12:19 am
Time to go with Aminu these other bigs suck.
Najeh Davenpoop
July 13th, 2010
12:19 am
Teague is nice in the open court. I’d like to see him be a little more assertive in the half court though, especially in summer league. That last possession that ended on a 24-second violation was characterized by Teague deferring too much.
Big Ray
July 13th, 2010
12:19 am
You know Teague wanted to dunk that. Too much company coming up from behind, though.
bigdave
July 13th, 2010
12:20 am
lol.. this is a good game..
Najeh Davenpoop
July 13th, 2010
12:20 am
That’s more like it… take it strong to the hoop and draw the foul.
Big Ray
July 13th, 2010
12:22 am
Truth Serum,
No, he’s a legit 6′11″, though. Dwight is actually just a hair under 6′11″, but you can’t tell with his massive shoulders, incredible wingspan, and crazy hops.
i_am_soulstar
July 13th, 2010
12:22 am
Aww, would’ve been nice by Crawford.
Wabe
July 13th, 2010
12:23 am
Najeh Davenpoop
July 13th, 2010
12:19 am
“Teague is nice in the open court. I’d like to see him be a little more assertive in the half court though, especially in summer league. That last possession that ended on a 24-second violation was characterized by Teague deferring too much.”
Exactly, you’d like to see him a bit more decisive. But, hopefully that’ll come with more time.
One thing I always noticed about Teague in college was that he didn’t shy away from taking center-stage in his time at WF. However, last season and even a bit here tonight, he doesn’t play with the swagger and confidence he played with at WF. He had a real pep to his step in college.
I predict Jordan Crawford to be the exact opposite. Jeff Teague’s a bit gun-shy, but I expect Crawford to be trigger-happy. The guys gonna chuck it every chance he gets, and I think people will be surprised at how well he does early in his career.
Wabe
July 13th, 2010
12:24 am
You see that pass?????
Threaded that one.
STEEL (Formerly VenomSpitter)
July 13th, 2010
12:24 am
great pass by crawford
i_am_soulstar
July 13th, 2010
12:24 am
I did not know Crawford could pass so well.
Big Ray
July 13th, 2010
12:24 am
Oh damn. What a pass from Crawford…
bigdave
July 13th, 2010
12:24 am
dime shawty..
he’s made some great passes.. over the top.. lobs.. thread the needle…
impressed with the rookie!
OK
July 13th, 2010
12:24 am
Luuuuke for 3!!!! Hi Haters ^_*
Najeh Davenpoop
July 13th, 2010
12:24 am
Wow, another great pass by Crawford, and he spent some time setting it up too. Funny thing is, Teague is supposed to be the point guard and Crawford the scorer, but Crawford has done a better job setting up people and Teague has done a better job getting to the rim. Both of them are really impressive.
Truth-Serum
July 13th, 2010
12:25 am
Hendrick has tools
STEEL (Formerly VenomSpitter)
July 13th, 2010
12:25 am
Luke Jackson is GARBAGE
cp
July 13th, 2010
12:25 am
I hope Crawford has shut up all those guys who were crying over James
bigdave
July 13th, 2010
12:25 am
there was good player movement there.. too bad it resulted in a travel.
Big Ray
July 13th, 2010
12:25 am
Teague and Crawford being a tad too unselfish, Jackson out of his element = turnover
OK
July 13th, 2010
12:26 am
Samuel, Gladyr doesn’t look that skinny. How did u come to the conclusion that he was weak? I don’t see it.
Rev in Tampa
July 13th, 2010
12:27 am
Teague has finally sold me. He is quick! He will grow into a very effective point.
Big Ray
July 13th, 2010
12:27 am
CP ,
I did want Damion James. But I was happy to get Crawford. I liked Dominique Jones as well.
bigdave
July 13th, 2010
12:28 am
HENDRIX!
Truth-Serum
July 13th, 2010
12:28 am
hendricks has got skills
Big Ray
July 13th, 2010
12:28 am
Hendrix with the good hands. He deserves a look.
Wabe
July 13th, 2010
12:28 am
Jeff Teague = Aaron Brooks or Rajon Rondo
Take your pick.
Truth-Serum
July 13th, 2010
12:29 am
turnover teague
HoosierHawk
July 13th, 2010
12:30 am
Crawford making some nice passes. And you know who is realluy skinny? Pape at 6′6 185. An
Big Ray
July 13th, 2010
12:31 am
Teague screwed that run up with the turnover.
Truth-Serum
July 13th, 2010
12:31 am
we had a chance 83/83 and teague did the turnover technique hes known for.
cp
July 13th, 2010
12:31 am
Trust me Ray I liked James too, My comment was more for the guys who were on here crying last week as if we passed on Lebron James or something
bigdave
July 13th, 2010
12:31 am
not a good turnover, late down 2..
Najeh Davenpoop
July 13th, 2010
12:32 am
Tony Parker
bigdave
July 13th, 2010
12:32 am
i like Hendricks game..
Big Ray
July 13th, 2010
12:33 am
Jordan Crawford looks better than advertised. Kid handles the ball and passes pretty good. Nothing need be said about his shooting/scoring. Speaks for itself…
OK
July 13th, 2010
12:33 am
Teague tride to jam on Thabeet lol.
Wabe
July 13th, 2010
12:34 am
Not too bad.
Jordan Crawford is a grown man playing with kids right now. He’s an “instant impact” waiting to happen.
Jeff Teague’s performance won’t turn all of Hawks Nation into believers, but his skill set adds another element to our offense. Is he a starter? That’s to be determined, but he’s definitely good for a change of pace.
Clyde
July 13th, 2010
12:35 am
Pape Sy looked real good at point. With him in the game the Hawks put a dent in the lead.
OK
July 13th, 2010
12:35 am
Teage had like a quiet 20pts though. Ready to see Crawford X 2 off the bench this season.
Big Ray
July 13th, 2010
12:37 am
Bad timing on the turnover by Teague. On the other hand, he handled himself pretty well most of the game. Lots of missed assists because guys couldn’t finish.
I liked Aminu and Hendrix, though Augustine showed a lot of grit. Unfortunately, he’s kinda wild out there. Aminu is a tad too skinny, but he can gain some weight. He played under control. I’d take any of those guys over RandMo. Get him OUTTA here.
Luke Jackson….not on MY roster…