Atlanta Hawks: Point guard search includes Devin Harris
Los Angeles–It seems Hawks GM Rick Sund has cast a wide net in the team’s search for a bona fide point guard.
In addition to Cleveland’s Ramon Sessions, the Hawks also have inquired about New Jersey’s Devin Harris. Those discussions could pick up now that Harris won’t be going to Denver as part of a deal for ‘Melo, who was traded to the Knicks tonight.
Harris, who turns 27 28 on Sunday, would meet Atlanta’s desire for a capable defender who also can push the pace and create shots for others. But he makes $9.3 million in 2011-12, and adding his salary to the roughly $65 million Atlanta has committed for next season would push Atlanta’s payroll above the current luxury-tax threshold (which could change in the new CBA). Harris also is owed $8.5 million in 2012-13.
It’s not clear whom the Hawks would offer for Harris. Jamal Crawford seems to be the obvious candidate because his expiring $10.1 million contract would allow the Nets to carve out even more cap space for next season–they have just $37 million in committed salaries. Also, the Nets are said to be one of the teams interesting in signing Crawford if he becomes a free agent this summer. But so far there’s been no indication that Sund is looking to move Crawford.
The Hawks also figure to have competition to acquire Harris. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports tweeted tonight: “Dallas, Denver and New Jersey have discussed three-way that would land Harris with Mavs and Felton and Mozgov with Nets, source says.”
However, David Aldridge of TNT and NBA.com later tweeted: “Nuggets will NOT move Gallo/Mozgov to NJ. ‘We got these guys to play for the Nuggets,’ GM Masai Ujiri says.”
Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports tweeted: “Portland considering sending G Andre Miller and C Joel Pryzbilla to New Jersey for G Devin Harris and C Troy Murphy, sources tell Y! Sports”
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ryan
February 22nd, 2011
2:54 pm
Finally some buzz i like what i am hearing if its true between Hawks , Nets and Pistons get done Sund .
#1 Hawks Fan
February 22nd, 2011
2:55 pm
Josh Smith is not part of the trade equation for those of you inquiring/hoping (smart of Sund).
Shake Something
February 22nd, 2011
2:57 pm
what you think of Jonas Jerebko.He could really be a good bench guy for us and maybe play Center in a small lineup
Section 303
February 22nd, 2011
2:57 pm
#1 Hawks Fan, I don’t think I want the Hawks to trade Josh. He’s a Hawk, bottom line. The guy drives me nuts some times, but he’s our guy. I don’t want to see him in another uniform.
And, while on the subject, I think it would be weird to see Marvin in another uniform, too. But, if Marvin can bring Devon Harris, Marvin gots to go.
lewis
February 22nd, 2011
2:58 pm
I’d say Tayshun starting does more for us than Jamal and Marvin combined
lukas
February 22nd, 2011
2:59 pm
I would gladly eat crow, but not going to happen.
ryan
February 22nd, 2011
2:59 pm
Could Prince be involved in the deal or Hamilton .
MJC
February 22nd, 2011
3:01 pm
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=5tf7g3p
Sautee
February 22nd, 2011
3:03 pm
Duke,
I said nothing about trading Josh. Wrong poster.
The Truth
February 22nd, 2011
3:06 pm
“From what I hear from a person inside the Piston’s organization, look for a trade soon (this evening) between the Hawks, Pistons, and New Jersey involving Jamal Crawford, Marvin Williams, Zaza Pachulia, and draft picks. Based on what he said, we are getting a pg and a big. ”
WARNING: POT SMOKING AND BLOGGING DON’T MIX
Conventional wisdom says the EC teams are more likely to deal with WC teams in big trades as a preference. Of course there are exceptions to the rules but I’ll take that bet.
Melvin
February 22nd, 2011
3:06 pm
#1 Hawks fan, “I would guess Tayshaun instead of T-Mac and Will Bynum instead of Stuckey. I could see Ben Wallace as the “big” though. Wallace is expendable with Monroe and Maxiell in the front court. Detroit has a lot of good pieces we could use. Thats why I am so inclined to see them as a trade partner.”
If its a 3-team trade, then what are the Hawks getting from the Nets?
Jae Evolution
February 22nd, 2011
3:08 pm
#1 Hawks Fan, are you sure Marvin is involved, we should put Mo Evans up instead…
To be honest the last thing I want to see on this team is Mo Evans and Josh Smith playing more 3. Marvin is a certified SF and if Mo was gone it would only free up time for Damien and Marvin.
Hawksfans
February 22nd, 2011
3:09 pm
“WARNING: POT SMOKING AND BLOGGING DON’T MIX”
false.
#1 Hawks Fan
February 22nd, 2011
3:09 pm
It appears that the Pistons are looking to get rid of Rip Hamilton and take on some expiring contracts (Jamal Crawford).
Section 303
February 22nd, 2011
3:12 pm
#1 Hawks Fan, that must mean RIP goes to the Nets, right? I don’t see him coming here. And, of course, Devon Harris comes to Atlanta.
Any trade that involves the Nets & Hawks has to end with Devon Harris coming to Atlanta, as far as I’m concerned. He would be the crown jewel of the deal.
Section 303
February 22nd, 2011
3:14 pm
Jae Evolution, I agree. I can’t stand Mo Evans. I think the guy is worthless (though, he hit some big shots in the 1st half against the Knicks last week). Would love to see Evans get sent somewhere. I would take a bag of balls in return.
JoJo the Godfather
February 22nd, 2011
3:16 pm
Could be Harris & Murphy to Hawks…Jamal, Marvin & Pachulia to Pistons…And, Rip & Prince to Nets. Just guessing, but that would be a good move for the Hawks from a cap management stand point. Not sure why Nets would want Rip, but they did earlier this year when he was going to be coming along with Melo.
Tremaine
February 22nd, 2011
3:17 pm
The hawks should trade Mike Bibby for Jeff Teague’s bench spot.
Sautee
February 22nd, 2011
3:18 pm
hawksfans,
It would have been funnier if you had misspelled false.
#1 Hawks Fan
February 22nd, 2011
3:18 pm
A trade of Mo or Marvin and Jamal would allow for more playing time for Damien and Jordan Crawford.
Freshfromatl
February 22nd, 2011
3:19 pm
Maybe the Hawks willing to go into the L-tax to get Ben, RIP, and Devin?!?
CDUBL
February 22nd, 2011
3:19 pm
@ Section 303
Seriously, a bag of balls?
Tremaine
February 22nd, 2011
3:20 pm
The hawks fire Rick Sund and hire Tremaine as new GM. “Chances coming soon!”
bigdave
February 22nd, 2011
3:20 pm
do you have a source of any kind?
are we so thirsty for trade speculation that we’d just believe any ole’ thing from Joe Blow?
while we’re @ it.. i just got off the phone w/ Steph Curry’s mom, she was verifying my bank account info and a few other things that i will not disclose at the time, she say’s that Steph wants to play for the Hawks..
now.
lewis
February 22nd, 2011
3:20 pm
troy murphy was really solid…why’s he not playing?
Shake Something
February 22nd, 2011
3:22 pm
@CDUBL,I would accept hat too.2.5 million dollars worth of balls to be exact
krishatl
February 22nd, 2011
3:25 pm
seriously, why are you all believing “#1 Hawks Fan”??? I would love to buy into the hype, trust me, but i seriously doubt his credibility in knowing someone in the Pistons organization and having a inside track on a major deal. unreal.
lewis
February 22nd, 2011
3:27 pm
we have to believe, and we only have to wait 2 days to disprove him, so….
Rev in Tampa
February 22nd, 2011
3:27 pm
Can anybody remember the name of ‘the cousin from Phoenix’ who had reliable trade information about Nash several months back? It was one of the funnier things I have seen on the blog.
krishatl
February 22nd, 2011
3:28 pm
i’m with u “Bigdave”. my friend’s brother is Devin Harris’ sister in law’s 3rd cousin. he say’s she told him that someone else was certain that it might be devin’s sister in law who said for sure he was going to be traded to Hawks. ugh. see? pass it on!
Freshfromatl
February 22nd, 2011
3:28 pm
bigdave,
It’s a shame that we’ve become so desperate around here that we have actually allowed ouselves to be toyed with knowingly Smh (No Homo)
krishatl
February 22nd, 2011
3:28 pm
sorry for being a cynical prick by the way…
Shannon
February 22nd, 2011
3:31 pm
I heard we are bringing back Stacey Augmon lol
lewis
February 22nd, 2011
3:32 pm
with MC’s devin harris speculation story + random trade rumor, this blog is getting its most traffic in years
Freshfromatl
February 22nd, 2011
3:32 pm
#1 Hawks Fan will become the equivilent of the infamous “TS” in about two days lol.
Taylor
February 22nd, 2011
3:32 pm
I live in Denver and have an inside source saying there will be a trade tonight
Hawks give: Marvin and Jamal
Hawks get: Nene and Felton
Sautee
February 22nd, 2011
3:33 pm
lewis,
Yeah and with handles never seen here before, lol.
Shake Something
February 22nd, 2011
3:34 pm
Taylor do provide more details, sounds like you got a great source..
Sautee
February 22nd, 2011
3:34 pm
Freshfromatl,
not unless he posts the same paragraph 500 times.
KevinM
February 22nd, 2011
3:35 pm
terrell, for the record, I don’t want Devin Harris….I will gladly take Avery Johnson because the core is too comfortable and not playing hard enough for Larry. Too late I know…
#1HF, how many people will be in a uproar if we end up with Rip? The Pistons are simply in rebuild mode…..I know you said a PG and C, but don’t let rumors fool you….no ASG member thinks we need a PG or C….hasn’t that been proven?
#1 Hawks Fan
February 22nd, 2011
3:35 pm
I am not the kind to put out bogus info out on the blog just for kicks. Just keep watching the ticker on ESPN. Just trying to give the fellow fans a heads up on whats going down.
KevinM
February 22nd, 2011
3:36 pm
Taylor, you are testing the sanity of the bloggers around here aren’t you?
Chris Gotti
February 22nd, 2011
3:37 pm
man the Hawks need to get rid of Joe Johnson..and get two big free agents for $60 million, 3 yrs a piece.
#1 Hawks Fan
February 22nd, 2011
3:37 pm
Just trying to give fellow Hawks fans the heads up. Just keep watching the ESPN ticker. When you see the trade announced, come back to the blog and apologize. Thats all I ask.
Rev in Tampa
February 22nd, 2011
3:38 pm
lewis,
Did you read Grandad’s post to MC yesterday about there being no harm in posting trade rumors? What if there is not even a lick of reality to the Devin Harris story and MC posted it just to mess with Grandad?
But I don’t care if its false or not. I’ve been checking the blog every hour to see of anything credible is in the wind. I’m not buying what #1 Hawks Fan is selling, but I’m glad he posted it because it makes for an exciting afternoon of speculation.
Taylor
February 22nd, 2011
3:38 pm
Yes, yes I am
darrell starks
February 22nd, 2011
3:38 pm
Devin harris rumor 2 ATL is getting stronger.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!
The Source
February 22nd, 2011
3:38 pm
BREAKING NEWS!!!! Dominique Will be put on his 21 Jersey and small Shorts and come play for the Hawks again but then he will realize his uniform doesn’t fit anymore lol
KevinM
February 22nd, 2011
3:40 pm
Ok, I gotta throw this out there….right before the deadline….
What is the single best player we could get for Smoove? What is he worth in the market? Do the Nuggets have an interest?
Would someone look at him as a SF instead of a PF?
That is the kind of deal that needs to be done…..bring in a big piece to the starting lineup and get rid of the inconsistent ones. Because of Smoove’s preference to go to SF, he has had a whopping total of 1 block the last 3 games. We need him on the inside.
Freshfromatl
February 22nd, 2011
3:43 pm
Things are getting interesting:
Blazers Expected To Trade Miller, Camby
The Blazers are expected to trade Andre Miller and Marcus Camby prior to Thursday’s trade deadline, according to a source.
Miller and Camby are both in their mid-30s and the Blazers are motivated to get younger.
Camby has openly contemplated retirement if Portland trades him.
Miller is signed to a non-guaranteed contract for the 11-12 season.
Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/211269/Blazers_Expected_To_Trade_Miller_Camby#ixzz1EirTDIlI