Atlanta Hawks forward Joe Smith, left, tries to block the dunk of Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. , Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Atlanta Hawks forward Joe Smith, left, tries to block the dunk of Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. , Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009.

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  1. Atlanta Hawks forward Joe Smith reaches for the ball in front of New Orleans Hornets center Darius Songaila (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.
  2. Atlanta Hawks forward Joe Smith, left, pulls a rebound away from Sacramento Kings forward Kenny Smith during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009.
  3. Atlanta Hawks forward Joe Smith, left, pulls a rebound away from Sacramento Kings forward Kenny Smith during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009.
  4. Atlanta Hawks forward Joe Smith, left, tries to block the dunk of Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009.
  5. ATLANTA - OCTOBER 28: Joe Smith #32 of the Atlanta Hawks attacks the basket against Solomon Jones #44 of the Indiana Pacers at Philips Arena on October 28, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  6. New York Knicks guard Al Harrington (7) powers up for a shot against Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia (27), of Georgia, and Atlanta Hawks forward Joe Smith, right, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Atlanta.
  7. Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) shoots over New Orleans Hornets defenders Emeka Okafor (50) and David West (30) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The Kings won 112-96.
  8. Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson (34) reacts to having a foul called against him in the final minutes of a NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Houston. The Rockets won 113-106.
  9. Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson (34) loses his balance and the ball defended by Houston Rockets Shane Battier, left, and Chuck Hayes (44) during the first half of a NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Houston.
  10. Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) reacts after being called with a foul against Dallas Mavericks guard Quinton Ross, bottom rear, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 104-102.
  11. Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) looks for an opening to the basket as Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden (90) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dallas.
  12. Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson celebrates in the final moments of the fourth quarter of the Kings 109-100 win over the Houston Rockets in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.
  13. Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin, center, shoots between Golden State Warriors' C.J. Watson, left, and Monta Ellis during the third quarter of an NBA preseason game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. The Kings beat the Warriors 101-94.
  14. Sacramento Kings forward Kenny Thomas, right, is fouled by Portland Trail Blazers forward Juwan Howard during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The Trail Blazers beat the Kings 89-86.
  15. Sacramento Kings forward Kenny Thomas, right, is fouled by Portland Trail Blazers forward Juwan Howard during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The Trail Blazers beat the Kings 89-86. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli.
  16. Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, right, during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The Trail Blazers beat the Kings 89-86. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli.

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