"Josh Smith's agent Wallace Prather did not issue a trade demand in a conversation with Hawks' general manager on Wednesday but indicated that there were teams interested.

Smith is in the final year of his deal and thanks to the hot start to the season by the Hawks, rumors have been kept to a minimum. Atlanta recent slide combined with Smith's one-game conduct detrimental suspension is sure to change that.

According to CBSSports.com, the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies are among the teams that appeal to Smith. Ken Berger writes: