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The Atlanta Hawks worked the phones right up to the deadline. Sources close to the process say Atlanta pulled Josh Smith off the market at 2:52pm, just eight minutes before the trade deadline. They worked the marketplace for days leading up to the deadline only to find that the return on Josh Smith would have been negligible and more importantly would have almost insured that Atlanta, the current 5th seed in the East, would have been knocked out of the playoffs based on the talent they got back for Smith. Atlanta was unwilling to trade a playoff berth and the money that comes with it, for the luggage they could have returned for Smith. HoopsWorld

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Their decision to keep Smith in the end resonated with him, but both sides know the flexibility that awaits now. “I knew that they always liked me as far as being with this team long-term,” Smith told RealGM. “But this is my last year on my contract so it was an attraction for a lot of teams to be able to call and reach out to see what they could to do persuade the [Hawks]. But the Hawks showed me that they believed in me, showed the fans that they appreciate everything that I do on and off the court. “I’m an Atlanta Hawk and I’m going to focus on getting more wins in these last [28] games left.” RealGM

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Josh Smith 

On when the potential trade of the Hawks' Josh Smith fell apart: "I was talking to the guys in Milwaukee and Orlando, and they had been talking about that three-way deal with Orlando, Milwaukee and Atlanta, and finally it was 10 minutes to 3 — it was 2:52 p.m., and Atlanta had pulled out and said, 'Forget it, we're not doing this.' And that's when Milwaukee and Orlando did the two-way deal for [J.J.] Redick. Atlanta took it down to the wire, rejected the last offer Milwaukee made, and Milwaukee said, 'We're not giving you any more for Smith.' " WEEI.com

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Trade, JJ Redick, Josh Smith 

Chris Vivlamore: Josh Smith: 'I'm glad I'm still here.' #ATLHawks Twitter @ajchawks

Atlanta Hawks, Trade, Josh Smith 

According to someone who spoke with him Thursday, Smith wasn't surprised or disappointed he wasn't traded, but simply "relieved it was over." The chance of him re- signing with Atlanta this summer isn't zero -- we don't know who the coach will be, whether Jeff Teague will be back, what other upgrades Ferry can make to the roster -- but it's close. "That's the conversation that will be had," the person said. "That's what it's going to boil down to. Josh is motivated by winning, not just by money." CBSSports.com

Atlanta Hawks, Trade, Josh Smith 

Sam Amico: Hawks PF Josh Smith: "I’m from (Atlanta). I have a home here. My family is here. It will always be the place where I rest my head.” Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

Atlanta Hawks, Josh Smith 

Charles F. Gardner: Monta Ellis was never part of Bucks trade discussions regarding Josh Smith, according to source. Twitter @cf_gardner

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Monta Ellis, Josh Smith 

On Thursday, Smith said Atlanta will be on his list of teams he considers when he becomes a free agent. However, all politics is local. The Atlanta native does not want to irritate the home fans, but a person familiar with Smith's plans told USA TODAY Sports that it is "highly unlikely" that Smith re-signs with Atlanta. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the private nature of the negotiations. USA Today Sports

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Josh Smith 

Source: Atlanta Hawks blow up deal at last minute that would've sent Josh Smith to Milwaukee. Hawks would've re-ceived Ekpe Udoh, Luc Mbah-Moute, Beno Udrih and a protected No. 1 pick. Can't imagine the Bucks are happy having invested so much time in trying to make it happen. Leaves big question now if Hawks can do better this summer. Sulia

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Beno Udrih, Josh Smith, Ekpe Udoh 

Sam Amick: Atlanta pulled out of Josh Smith talks with Milwaukee late, kept pushing until the end. Should make for an interesting summer. Twitter @sam_amick

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Josh Smith 

Brandon Rush: J smoove traded yet? Twitter @BRush_4

Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Trade, Brandon Rush, Josh Smith 

Brian Windhorst: The Hawks decided they valued Josh Smith too much to trade compared to what they were offered, sources said. Twitter @WindhorstESPN

Atlanta Hawks, Trade, Josh Smith 

Shaun Powell: Josh Smith's insistance on exploring free agency was major hurdle. Twitter @Powell2daPeople

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Josh Smith 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Josh Smith will stay in Atlanta, league source tells Y! Sports. No deal. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Atlanta Hawks, Trade, Josh Smith 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Atlanta is out of three-way talks with Orlando and Milwaukee, source tells Y! Sports. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Trade, Josh Smith 

David Aldridge: Nets are "done" and are officially out of Josh Smith talks, per source. Twitter @daldridgetnt

Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Josh Smith 

Joe Kotoch: A source tells me Atlanta has 2 deals they are considering for Josh Smith. Wonder if its Dallas & Milwaukee. Twitter @Probballdraft

Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Josh Smith 

Zach Lowe: Bucks are out of Smith deal, I'm told. Twitter @ZachLowe_NBA

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Josh Smith 

David Aldridge: Nets are "real long shot" for Josh Smith, per source. Twitter @daldridgetnt

Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Trade, Josh Smith 

David Aldridge: Nets still hanging on by a thread in Josh Smith talks, while Bucks look like leaders with less than an hour to go. Twitter @daldridgetnt

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Josh Smith