Is Marvin Williams close to signing a long term deal with the Hawks?

by hawksdawgs on Jul 12, 2009 2:24 PM EDT

As soon as Mike Bibby was inked the Atlanta Hawks turned to free agent priority number two, small forward Marvin Williams. Sources close to the situation have told HOOPSWORLD that Williams is close to multi-year deal with the club that drafted him second overall.

Williams' camp would like to see something in the $40 million range, and the Hawks' initial offer was reportedly around $37.5, meaning the two sides were never really all that far off and something should be done soon.

Kind of wish I knew how many years Marvin wanted 40 million, but I guess we find out in due time. I would think it is at least for five years. Not surprisingly, the article also says Flip Murray will not return.

If true, I am very impressed with the Atlanta Spirits speed, effectiveness, and willingness to spend money. One more quality big man and I might just start a little Rick Sund fan club on this site.

If you find more confirmation of a Marvin, drop them in the comments.

**********Updated*********

Sekou Smith's twitter says deal not done yet. Side still apart.

**********Update number 2*******

Sekou makes it official with a blog post. A deal is being worked on, but it is far from done.

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Marvin and the Hawks

I like resigning him , if the contract is 6 years at 6 mil, maybe 6 at 7mil. He a good shooter in improving in other areas and young. Also, we need to resign Al Hortford and maybe J. Johnson soon. We would still need a big with Shotblocking ability and a 6-8 defender, for depth

by JONROB on Jul 12, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions

the more offseasons I pay attention to

the more I realize that Sekou is anything but an insider.

by marvin's ladies of the night on Jul 12, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

Hope it breaks down

And they decide on a sign-and-trade

by Hawks-Semi Fan on Jul 12, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

does signing marvin...

mean that jj or j.smoove is out the door? cuz trade talks with phx for amare have not died yet there just postponed till august

by ca$hmere36 on Jul 13, 2009 2:13 AM EDT reply actions

There’s not a whole lot of better options than re-signing Marvin right now. I guess worst case Joe could play SF and Crawford SG, but then you are relying on Teague to play heavy minutes off the bench unless you then re-sign Murray which doesn’t appear to be happening. There’s nothing wrong with Marvin other than not being Chris Paul, so I am fine with signing him to a reasonable extension.

by redwards95 on Jul 13, 2009 7:18 AM EDT reply actions

my sentiments exactly.

by hawksdawgs on Jul 13, 2009 7:23 AM EDT up reply actions

so am i

but shouldnt we be saving for the 15mil jj will prolly want?

by ca$hmere36 on Jul 13, 2009 7:44 AM EDT reply actions

if sund thinks jj is worth that.

i am more of the opinion that josh, marvin, horford are a better core to build around than Joe, but I understand others might disagree.

by hawksdawgs on Jul 13, 2009 7:48 AM EDT up reply actions

i think joe was a must to build around

in his first max contract. i dont think the hawks have made the playoffs yet without him.

but i am not sure if he is the one to build around for a second max deal.

by hawksdawgs on Jul 13, 2009 7:50 AM EDT reply actions

This is the last year on Joe’s contract right? If so, this might actually be the perfect time to trade him.

by redwards95 on Jul 13, 2009 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Yes

09-10 is the last year of his contract and he will be paid $17,534,866, though I think only $14mil counts towards the cap.

by Jesse28 on Jul 13, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions

We need Marvin

I think the Hawks will try to resign Joe. But If not Crawford will take his role. Murray was too good to not get good offers from other teams who are ready to win right now. Even if we brought everyone back plus the off season moves…honestly we are not winning the NBA Championship, we are not winning the East either. We have to get bigger and more physical

by Cmart34 on Jul 13, 2009 9:32 AM EDT reply actions

How can the most dissapointing Guy be the Toughest to Deal With?

Truthfully, I know the answer, because it’s business at the end of the day. For the guy saying that there is nothing wrong with Marvin other than he is not Chris Paul, add Danny Granger and Deron Williams to that list. The problem is he is not producing at the level of the #2 pick, but he wants that type of money. His qualifying offer is predicated on being the #2 pick and he really isn’t worth that, but he wants even more. They need to sign and trade this guy if anyone is willing, he just isn’t worth it IMO. Thinking about trading Joe is not smart IMO. Are you going to get Danny Granger or some young superstar that will not mind playing in ATL for Joe? No.

by Hawks-Semi Fan on Jul 17, 2009 3:04 AM EDT reply actions