The Hawks would prefer that Al Horford doesn't hit the free agent market next summer. Horford can become a restricted free agent after the 2010-11 season. "The Hawks would prefer he not test the market because they know full well he'd be coveted from sea to shining sea," wrote the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The issue is that Jamal Crawford is looking for a contract extension and there have been reports that he'll request a trade if he doesn't receive one. http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-b...-or-dump-him/?cxntfid=blogs_mark_bradley_blog