Josh Smith trade rumors: The Phoenix Suns want him

The Phoenix Suns are trying to land Josh Smith. J-Smoove is so high on the Suns' wish list that the team will either trade for him during the season or attempt a sign-and-trade in the offseason, according to NBA writer Alex Kennedy.

Who would the Suns offer Atlanta? Just about anyone on the roster not named Goran Dragic.
 Marcin Gortat? Yep. Jared Dudley? Uh huh. Michael Beasley? Sure, why not? And there's any number of players on expiring contracts and draft picks.

Smith and his agent are expected to meet with the Hawks' brass this week to discuss his future. It's not clear whether Smith will request a trade.

The Suns aren't alone in their pursuit of Smith: the Houston Rockets, Charlotte Bobcats and Dallas Mavericks would all like to give the power forward a new home.

UPDATE: And now the reports of the Suns being interested in Smith are being disputed by a Phoenix sports talker:

@alexkennedynba @ryguyaz I triple checked it, Suns have NO interest in Josh Smith. And have never even had a conversation with ATL about him
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo620) February 1, 2013