If Atlanta buys out newly acquired Gary Payton’s contract, the Suns are likely to make a move to bring the veteran their way. Payton wants to play for a winner and Phoenix has certainly proved themselves to be a contender.
If Nash does manage to stay healthy, Payton would provided the Suns with much needed depth.
Payton spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers in hopes of finally winning a championship. He led the Sonics to the Finals versus the Chicago Bulls, but were defeated in 6 games.
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According to ESPN Insider Chad Ford, The Hawks have sent their leading scorer Antoine Walker back to Boston in exchange for Gary Payton, Michael Stewart, Tom Gugliotta, and the lesser of Boston's two first round draft picks in the '05 draft.
Walker originally played for the Celtics from 1996 to 2003.
Payton, who reluctantly came to the Celtics in a summer trade from the Lakers, reportedly was in talks with the Celtics about a contract extension. Payton is eligible to become a free agent after this season.
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Slam dunk champion Josh Smith watched intently while Jason Richardson completed a 360-degree slam that brought the Golden State fans to their feet.
Richardson, a two-time dunk champion, scored 31 points in a 101-96 victory over the Hawks.
``I was little worried about the five-day break,'' Richardson said. ``I thought we would be a little rusty, but guys were ready to play and came out hard. We're basically starting four guards, so we try to get up and down the court.
``I still think (Smith) would beat me. I'm getting old,'' Richardson said. ``That boy gets up. I congratulated him before the game. We're trying to keep the dunk contest alive. It's one of the most exciting things at the All-Star weekend.''
The Warriors were without Mickael Pietrus who has the flu.
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Hawks Feb 2005 Archive
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Hawks Press Release | Feb 22, 2005
The Atlanta Hawks placed center Kevin Willis (low back strain) on the injured list, and activated forward Al Harrington according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight.
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Atlanta Hawks | Feb 20, 2005
Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins highlights a list of 16 individuals named as Finalists for election into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2005.
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RealGM | Feb 19, 2005
Josh Smith defeated Amare Stoudemire in the finals of the dunk contest, becoming the 2nd youngest winner ever.
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RealGM | Feb 19, 2005
According to a poll taken on the realgm.
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Yahoo! | Feb 17, 2005
Most victories versus the Hawks are taken with a shrug, but when the Cavaliers won 111-89 on Wednesday night, the victory was a little extra sweet, as they reached the 30-win plateau.
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Yahoo! | Feb 13, 2005
Michael Redd was not needed on Saturday, as the Bucks blew out the Hawks by a final score of 113-83.
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Atlanta Hawks | Feb 12, 2005
The Atlanta Hawks today placed guard Kenny Anderson (strained left hamstring) on the injured list, and activated rookie Josh Smith, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight.
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New York Daily News | Feb 12, 2005
The Hawks star made some very positive comments about his intentions to stay with the Atlanta Hawks recently saying that he would want to re-sign with them if he is not traded before the Feb.
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ESPN | Feb 11, 2005
The number one pick in the 2004 draft, Dwight Howard, continued to wow his naysayers turning in another 20+ rebound game last night, making it the 2nd such night of the season, making him the first rookie since Tim Duncan to do so.
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Yahoo! | Feb 8, 2005
The Hawks, playing without three starters, were up by 29 points in the second quarter, and the Lakers cut the Hawks' lead to a point before Tony Delk hit eight free throws in the final minute for Atlanta.
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Hawks Press Release | Feb 7, 2005
The Atlanta Hawks have placed Al Harrington on the injured list and activated Kenny Anderson, it was announced this afternoon by Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight.
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Yahoo! | Feb 5, 2005
Early this week, things looked bleak for the Indiana Pacers, but with a 84-79 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, they are on a two-game winning streak.
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Press Release | Feb 2, 2005
The Atlanta Hawks today placed Josh Smith on the injured list with a sprained right ankle, and activated Donta Smith, according to Hawks Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight.
