"Jamal Crawford has told the Hawks he wants to be traded before the 2010-11 season if the team doesn't offer a contract extension to his liking, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Crawford, whose current contract expires after the season, asked the Hawks for an extension last month, but has yet to receive an answer from the team. If the Hawks balk at offering Crawford what he considers an extension reflecting his market value then he would rather play elsewhere for the final season of his contract, according to the person familiar with the circumstances.

The person did not want to be identified because neither Crawford nor the Hawks have commented on his desire for an extension. Hawks general manager Rick Sund, who is on vacation, declined comment Friday through a team spokesman.

Crawford's agent is set to meet with Sund next week.

Crawford, 30, will make $10.1 million in 2010-11. The Hawks acquired him in a trade with Golden State last summer and he thrived in a reserve role."