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Team: Atlanta Hawks
Age / DOB:  (27) / 12/5/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'9' / 225
College: None
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Josh Smith didn't sound like a player ready to re-sign with the Hawks after Atlanta was eliminated Friday night.
Smith spent a lot of time after Friday's loss seemingly reminiscing about his time in Atlanta and saying he wants to "experience free agency." Of course, it probably didn't help that the Atlanta crowd booed him at times during what was possibly his last game as a member of the Hawks. Smith will likely be looking for a max contract, but it remains to be seen if there's any team enamored enough with his game to cough up that kind of money. May 4 - 10:05 AM
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith hit just 5-of-16 shots in Friday's 81-73 elimination loss in Game 6 against the Pacers, finishing with 14 points, nine rebounds, one steal and one block.

The Hawks had a 16-minute stretch in which they hit 1-of-21 shots over the second and third quarters and that was the difference tonight. Smith is likely to be overpaid by somebody in free agency and we doubt it will be the Hawks. Al Horford scored 15 points with seven boards, and Jeff Teague went cold with 10 points on 3-of-12 shooting and just two assists.
Related: Al Horford, Jeff Teague
May 3 - 11:15 PM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith hit 5-of-16 shots and a 3-pointer for 14 points, five rebounds, four steals and a block as the Hawks were crushed 106-83 in Game 5 in Indianapolis on Wednesday to fall into a 3-2 hole.

Al Horford added 14 points, nine boards and a block on 5-of-14 shooting, and Jeff Teague was just 3-of-16 for seven points in the ugly loss. The Hawks continued their miserable play in Indy by shooting just 33 percent and face a must-win situation back in Atlanta on Friday night.
Related: Jeff Teague, Al Horford
May 1 - 10:59 PM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith exploded in Game 4's 102-91 win over the Pacers with 29 points, 11 boards, four assists, three steals, one block and two 3-pointers in 43 minutes.

The 29 points were a career high in the postseason for J-Smoove. If it wasn't for a disastrous third quarter in which the Hawks shot 15 percent from the field, they would have run away with this game. They played terrific in the second and fourth quarters, scoring 35 and 33 in those two quarters, respectively. Smith had five shots at the rim to go with his five offensive boards and he's a real weapon when he's being aggressive. Game 5 will be back in Indiana on Wednesday.
Apr 29 - 10:43 PM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

The good Josh Smith showed up in Saturday's 90-69 win over the Pacers with 14 points, six boards, six assists, three steals and two turnovers in 31 minutes.

Only five of his 13 attempts from the field were from outside the paint and he abandoned his poor shot selection for the majority of this game. The Pacers really shot themselves in the foot today, but we now have a series with Atlanta getting one in the win column. Jeff Teague (13 points, six boards, five assists and two steals) and Devin Harris (eight points, four assists and two steals) shot a combined 6-of-26 from the field, but no other player on the Hawks that played more than four minutes shot below 40 percent tonight. Game 4 is in Atlanta on Monday.
Related: Devin Harris, Jeff Teague
Apr 27 - 10:16 PM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith (ankle) admitted to being "a little sore," but he is expected to play in Game 2.

"It's still a little sore but it's playoff time and I have to suck it up," he said. While Smoove is unlikely to be at full strength, it shouldn't be a big enough issue where it severely hampers his production unless he aggravates the injury.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Apr 24 - 9:35 AM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith (ankle) returned to a full practice on Tuesday.

Smith didn't practice on Monday after spraining his ankle in Game 1, but it looks like he'll be ready to play on Wednesday barring any setbacks. The Hawks need the "good" Josh Smith to show up to have a chance of stealing one in Indiana, so as long as he's able to play, we don't expect him to have any limitations.
Source: Chris Vivlamore on Twitter
Apr 23 - 12:10 PM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith (ankle) was unable to practice on Monday, and his status is day-to-day moving forward.

Smith suffered a sprained ankle in Sunday's Game 1 loss, and although it wasn't initially deemed a huge concern, obviously his absence in practice has us somewhat hesitant about his Game 2 availability. The next one isn't until Wednesday, so J-Smoove has some time to get back on the court.
Source: Chris Vivlamore on Twitter
Apr 22 - 12:45 PM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith suffered a sprained ankle in the second half, didn't miss any time and finished with 15 points, eight boards, five assists and one 3-pointer in 35 minutes against the Pacers on Sunday.

It was the bad version of J-Smoove and he was settling for mid-range jumpers, which has been his undoing on offense for most of his career. Smith's right ankle doesn't seem to be much of a concern and he should be ready for Game 2 on Wednesday.
Apr 21 - 3:43 PM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith (knee) is a go for Game 1 vs. Indiana.

Smith had some on again, off again issues with his knee throughout the season, but after resting it some before the playoffs began, Smoove should be ready to roll from the opening tip.
Source: Chris Vivlamore on Twitter
Apr 21 - 11:43 AM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith (knee), Al Horford (sore shoulder), Devin Harris (foot), Jeff Teague (rest) and Kyle Korver (rest) will not play Wednesday night.

Smith banged his knee during Tuesday's game, which Horford missed while resting his shoulder. The Hawks are taking the tact of many playoff teams around the league and resting their starters on the final night of the regular season. The Hawks will start Shelvin Mack, John Jenkins, DeShawn Stevenson, Anthony Tolliver and Ivan Johnson.
Related: Kyle Korver, Devin Harris, Al Horford, Anthony Tolliver
Source: Hawks on Twitter
Apr 17 - 6:43 PM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith suffered a knee injury during Tuesday's game and will not return.

He appeared to bang his knee and the Hawks are just going to play it safe. They are playing for seeding, so there should be some concern about J-Smoove's status. He finished with six points, three boards, one assist and one 3-pointer in 13 minutes. Smith should be viewed as doubtful for Wednesday's finale vs. Knicks. Ivan Johnson should pick up most of the slack while Mike Scott is also in line for more playing time.
Related: Ivan Johnson, Mike Scott
Source: Chris Vivlamore on Twitter
Apr 16 - 9:43 PM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith played through his sore knee on Wednesday and had 28 points, 12 rebounds, a steal, a block and a 3-pointer on 11-of-18 shooting.

With just two games and Smith's bum knee, he might have been on benches in weekly leagues, but for now, it looks like he's fully healthy again.
Apr 10 - 10:09 PM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith (knee) and Al Horford (hamstring) are expected to play on Wednesday against Philadelphia.

Both players took part in shootaround and practiced on Tuesday, so the starting frontline is poised to be back in action after sitting out on Saturday. Both Smith and Horford missed one game with the respective injuries.
Related: Al Horford
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Apr 10 - 12:08 PM
Josh Smith - F - Hawks

Josh Smith (knee) is participating in practice on Tuesday.

Smith didn't play on Saturday and then sat out of Monday's practice, but the absence on Monday was precautionary and it looks like Smith should be good to go for Wednesday against the Sixers barring any setbacks.
Source: Chris Vivlamore on Twitter
Apr 9 - 12:53 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Jeff Teague
2Shelvin Mack
SG1Devin Harris
2Dahntay Jones
3John Jenkins
4Lou Williams
SF1Kyle Korver
2DeShawn Stevenson
PF1Josh Smith
2Anthony Tolliver
3Ivan Johnson
4Mike Scott
C1Al Horford
2Zaza Pachulia
3Johan Petro