New general manager Danny Ferry isn't wasting any time. According to CBS Sports' Ken Berger the Atlanta Hawks are one of the busiest teams in the current trade market. According to Berger the Hawks have spoken with as many as 20 teams and have at least a half dozen active discussions currently.
Atlanta has spoken with about 20 teams and is in at least a half dozen active discussions, source says. Nets/Joe Johnson one of many.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) July 1, 2012
Hawks may be the busiest team in trade market, mostly generated by teams calling to gauge posture of new front office, league source says.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) July 1, 2012
When Ferry talked with the media on draft night he promised that he would not leave a stone unturned when it came to the construction of next season's roster. Ferry added that the best chance for Atlanta to gain some flexibility was via trade. The Hawks are reportedly in discussions with the Nets for a trade involving Joe Johnson. Atlanta has also received calls on Josh Smith who is in the final year of his deal.
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