After his stint with Atlanta, in which he missed the entire 2004–05 season because of a torn ligament in his right knee, Crawford was released, and had a tryout with the New Jersey Nets, but did not ever play for them.
Following his stint with the Atlanta Hawks, during which he missed the entire 2004-05 season because of a torn ligament in his right knee, Crawford was let go from the team and tried out for the New Jersey Nets, but did not make it onto their roster.