April 2013 Atlanta Hawks Wiretap

Hawks Offered Josh Smith Three-Year, $45M Extension

Apr 13, 2013 12:16 PM

The Atlanta Hawks offered Josh Smith a three-year, $45 million contract extension before the season.

According to sources, the talks never got serious because Smith made it clear that he wanted to make it to free agency.

League rules on extensions kept the Hawks from offering anything longer than three extra years during the season.

The Hawks then tried hard to trade Smith prior to February's deadline.

Marc Stein/ESPN

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Hawks Haven't Approached Larry Drew About New Deal

Apr 11, 2013 12:53 PM

Larry Drew doesn't have a contract with the Atlanta Hawks past this season, and the front office has not yet approached him about his future.

Danny Ferry has previously stated that he will use the season to evaluate all aspects of the organization.

Drew has guided the Hawks to the postseason in each of his three seasons and has compiled a 127-100 regular-season record.

Chris Vivlamore/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Devin Harris Given PRP Injection In Toe

Apr 4, 2013 9:00 PM

Devin Harris was given a platelet-rich plasma injection in his ailing toe.

Harris received similar treatment during the All-Star break.

“It helps,” Harris said. “It’s sore for two or three days but when the soreness goes away and the swelling goes away you can see my movement after the All-Star break was a lot better. I’m able to change direction and speed like I want to.”

Harris has missed 21 games this season, 20 due to issues with his foot.

Chris Vivlamore/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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