June 24th: Hawks/Warriors Trade Review

THE TRADE:

To Golden State:
Acie Law
Speedy Claxton

To Atlanta:
Jamal Crawford

What it does for the Warriors:
Head coach Don Nelson stated earlier this year his desire to trade Jamal Crawford if he were not to opt out of his contract. Nelson had an ongoing tiff with Crawford during the season and Nelson didn't see him in future plans. It has been know that the Warriors have been looking to add a point guard. They added two in this deal. The deal also will save Golden State at $2 million next season not including the insure that will pay for a good portion of, the injured guard, Speedy Claxton's contact. Oh yeah, and the Warriors were in need of point guards.

What it does for the Hawks:
The Hawks add a scoring guard with Crawford but also take on the remaining two years of his deal and $9.4 million he is owed this season. That cap figure could also hinder the ability for the Hawks to resign some of their free agents this summer. Mike Bibby and Marvin Williams are likely to be affected the most by the deal because the Hawks added nearly $2 million in payroll. Will the Hawks offer to Bibby be enough for him to resign with them? Will the Hawks be willing to match the offers Williams will get this summer? We shall see.

Winner of the Deal:
Golden State

Final Remark:
The deal is still pending because of the prospect that Crawford could opt of his contract after the deal is done. Likely the Warrior will have to get Crawford to sign a similar deal to what Etan Thomas signed yesterday to not opt out. Golden State dumps their cancer and Atlanta adds even more scoring.