Posted Jun 25 2010 12:17AM
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Hawks and New Jersey Nets have exchanged first-round picks in a draft-day deal that gives Atlanta more depth behind free-agent guard Joe Johnson.
The Hawks have traded Texas forward Damion James, taken with Atlanta's No. 24 pick, to New Jersey for one of the Nets' two first-round picks, Xavier guard Jordan Crawford, the No. 27 pick.
In the trade, the Hawks also obtained rights to 7-foot-1 center Tibur Pleiss of Germany, drafted by the Nets with the No. 31 pick. The Hawks traded Pleiss to Oklahoma City for financial considerations.
The Nets took Georgia Tech's Derrick Favors with their first pick at No. 3.
The 6-foot-7 James averaged 18 points and 10.3 rebounds as a senior.
 | Postgame: Dwyane Wade Dwyane Wade speaks with the media after the Game 4 win over the Pacers. |
 | Postgame: Danny Granger Danny Granger talks to the media after Sunday's frustrating Game 4 loss to Miami. |
 | Barbosa Beats the Buzzer Leandro Barbosa sinks the floater to send the Pacers to the locker room with an eight-point lead. |
 | Postgame: Frank Vogel Indiana head coach Frank Vogel speaks to the media after the Pacers lose Game 4 to the Heat. |
 | Pacers/Heat Game 5 Preview Preview Game 5 of the Pacers- Heat series. |
Copyright © NBA Media Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion of NBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the Privacy Policy / Your California Privacy Rights and Terms of Use. | Ad Choices 
NBA.com is part of Turner Sports Digital, part of the Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network.
