Josh Smith era over in Atlanta
The Josh Smith era in Atlanta is over.
The Hawks forward has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $56 million contract with the Pistons according to WSB.
Smith played all nine seasons with his hometown Hawks, who selected him with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. He is ranked in the top 10 in most of the Hawks’ all-time statistical categories, including games, points and rebounds.
Smith could have received a maximum deal of five years and $94 million from the Hawks. The unrestricted free agent could have signed with another team for a maximum of four years and $70 million.
The Pistons pushed hard for Smith, meeting with him and his agent one minute into the start of the NBA’s free-agency period on July 1. Smith can not sign the deal until Wednesday.
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About the Author
Chris Vivlamore is the sports editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has served as reporter and editor at the AJC since 2003.
