AtlHomer

39 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

I wonder if Brandon Goodwins 2-way contract will be converted to a standard NBA contract before Wednesday?

Why you ask? Wednesday is the deadline for signing new 2-way players to the GLeague.  

I'm guessing Goodwin is here for the long haul. He's played 10 NBA games but you also need to include practice days. I'll guesstimate he's used 18-20 of his allotted 45 days.

Or do the Hawks want to keep the roster spot open until the trade deadline?

I think he has demonstrated he can be a capable PG backup.  Combine this with Turner's comments that he and Parsons should expect to get DNPs for the near future in favor of younger players, it seems the Hawks believe Goodwin can handle that role. 

Perhaps some buyouts will help to free up roster spots by the time of the trade deadline.

10 hours ago, BudBall said:

Instead of 6 wins, we would have 8 with Collins. We would still be one of the worst teams in the league, the first couple games playing good defense was a fluke.

Count me among those that was fooled by the defense we played in first few games.  I thought we turned a corner as a team as we don't have a scoring problem but a problem stopping other teams from scoring.

I don't understand how we allow so many non contested drives to the basket, especially on PnR plays.  The body language of the players does not look good when this happens.  I can't imagine this is part of the plan the team envisioned going into this season.

He's getting a chance to prove he still has 'it' and will probably look to leverage that into a multi-year contract with a team that gives him a chance to start.  I'd love to see him remain here and become like Lou Williams, a sniper off the bench.  At 24, I can understand if he is looking for long term security with a big contract.

1 hour ago, Atlantaholic said:

Our roster is still in the developmental stage and so far the only player that has "it", is Trae. Eventually we will need to add another guy like that if we want to compete at the highest levels, but right now we are going to go as far as Trae's shoulder's can carry us and absolutely no farther than that. 

Good analysis.  Given the current makeup of the roster, I wonder if that 'other' guy will be a center.  IMO, That seems to be the only position currently where there isn't a clear cut building block on the roster.

4 minutes ago, Spud2nique said:

The nba store ?

Steve and Barry's had a large store on the top floor in what was formerly Gimbell's near Herald Square.  The store closed sometime in 2009.  It had a LOT of great merchandise at affordable pricing.  Very sorry to see it go out of business.

16 hours ago, Spud2nique said:

I bought a pair of Shaq shorts from tj Maxx in 1994 for like $15. Still have them today. Grey shorts with white inside lining and the famous shaq dunk logo as well. I do like deals as well.

I still have my Starbury's I bought from Steve and Barry's about 12-13 years ago.  Got the shoes along with a warm up suit from the store in Manhattan.  I believe I paid less than $15 for each.

1 hour ago, PSSSHHHRRR87 said:

Also, this post reminds me of the Starbury shoes for $25.

I still have a pair that I bought from his Manhattan, NY store along with a warm up suit.  It may be worth something in a few more years.

7 hours ago, Blunt91 said:

Are there no Rumors of whom the hawks are looking at for the last  roster spot?   Can we at least fill the other 2 way spot,  Summer league has been over for a full week.

Wouldn't it make sense to wait until after the preseason camp is done and see the fallout that could come from that?  Unless a 'can't miss' guy becomes available, there is not a need to fill those slots at this time.

3 minutes ago, Peoriabird said:

Bruno and Jones

Everyone is entitled to their opinion however I will trust that of Travis Schlenk.  He's done a pretty good job putting this roster together thus far which says something about his talent evaluation (and the scouting teams') ability.

9 minutes ago, Watchman said:

I think Turner's 6 PPG would probably be a major factor.  6 PPG in 22 MPG suggests we are always going to be playing 4 vs. 5 on offense, when he is on the court.

It could suggest that he focused on getting his other teammates involved.  Scoring stats by themselves does not tell the full story of a players contribution to the team.

20 minutes ago, EazyRoc said:

Bruno is a guy that’s going to be much better than his draft spot. He is going to take some time, but the raw ability to fit everything we need out of the center position is there. He’s got a lot of potential as a perimeter shooter and probably be a Day 1 PnR threat with Trae. Could be a good passer from the center position (a la Horford). B+ level athlete. Good shot blocker. Good FT shooter for a big.

If Bruno reaches his potential in the future then we really could run:

Trae-Huerter-Reddish-Hunter-Bruno

What happens to Collins in your scenario?

Listening to ESPN now.  Reporting that we will target Hunter of UVA.

If true, we've got a GM that knows how to build a team!!!  

10 minutes ago, AHF said:

The insurance is irrelevant to him, though.  That purely affects the teams.  If a team is offering him big money on a long-term deal, he would be dumb to turn that down, IMO.  This is a long rehab and it takes time to get back to speed after returning with the risk that a player never fully recovers.  If he turns down long-term deals, he is taking a big risk.

Point taken!  I'm looking at this from the perspective of the team(s).  Luxury tax is REAL money that impacts the bottom line for a team.  I'd question the risk of a max contract investment that could hamstring a team for the 2019-2020 season.  It could pay off if he comes back at close to the level he is playing now.  Instead of the risk being on KD, it would be on the team(s).   That's probably why I am not a professional sports team GM because I look at the money as I do my own.

I think because of how the insurance works, it is in KD's best interest to opt into his Warriors contract then become a free agent in 2020.  He gets his money and continues to rehab with a familiar medical team (assuming he has a good relationship with them).  The Warriors will have a significant portion of his salary paid by insurance thus not impacting their finances.  KD can sit out the entire 2019-2020 season then determine where he wants to go.  Insurance should not be an issue if he sits out most if not all of the season.

9 minutes ago, capstone21 said:

I like the fact that his defense is very solid but it is hard to point to how players like him who have come in have made much of an impact.  His profile fits the same as a ton of centers who came in as raw / potential / defensive who went in the lottery and were either busts or just role players.  Lottery should be used for potential impact players and someone like Sekou has potential star written all over him.  I would rather use the 10 on him and grab a free agent center on the cheap (like Len) to help grow in our system.

Well stated!  You changed my opinion to match yours.  If we don't resign Dedmon, there are other centers like him that we could plug into that slot.  Sekou is a risk also but like you suggest, he could be the next Giannis type of player in 2-3 years.

I also think Len was a great signing for us.  If he could be extended on a reasonable contract, I'd like to see that.

On another note, is there a way to edit comments after they have been posted.  That option exists on other boards I participate on however I did not see that on this one.  It can be great if you notice grammatical errors/typos after posting.

22 hours ago, capstone21 said:

That seems to be the consensus of who we will get at 8.  I am a fan of Culver and his game... I hope we find a way to get him.  The knock on Cam is that he loses focus a lot and his shooting was bad 35% and 33% from 3.  That is not good at all.  

As for Hayes ... I feel like he is a dime a dozen player.  The tall athletic dude that can block shots and dunk.  Pretty much Willy Cauley-Stein / Bismark Biyumbo / Robin Lopez etc etc.  He is that kind of player.  We can get that for cheap on the free agent market. 

Go take a chance on Sekou at 10.

 

I understand your rationale on Hayes but given his age, he could have a higher ceiling after being put on a nutrition program and with good coaching.  It's hard forecasting what someone can be unless you know what is in their heart along with the work ethic they've demonstrated over time.

The future of our backcourt is extremely bright!  Congrats to both of our guards...

13 hours ago, PSSSHHHRRR87 said:

Chillz deserves a lion share of the credit for getting the site back up and running.  A lot of the features and main url should be back very soon.  Thanks for being patient guys!

Glad to see the site back up!  I've been in infrequent participant over the years however always enjoyed the insights found on this site.

I was disappointed to see the Hawks fall in the draft lottery however remained philosophical in knowing that they have two Top Ten lottery picks.  I'd like to see the Hawks draft a 2/3 with the 8th pick (CamR?) and a big with the 10th pick (JaxonH?), assuming they are available.  If they could package one of these picks for another player (Bradley Beal?), I wouldn't mind that also.  If they hold onto at least one of the 2nd round picks, I'd take a flyer on Tacko Fall, more out of curiosity.  I think he could contribute for 10-15 minutes a game if given a chance.

I like some of the developing chemistry between Trae and Alex Len.  Could he be the big man that grows old with this team?

1 minute ago, enrique said:

Picks 1-14 protected...let me find that link. Unfortunately it becomes 2 seconds next year;(

Details of trade from ESPN:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24141942/oklahoma-city-thunder-trade-carmelo-anthony-atlanta-hawks-dennis-Schröder-mike-muscala

2 minutes ago, KB21 said:

Right on cue, my score app notified me that Atlanta is shopping Kent Bazemore before free agency starts.  

https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/1564720

"Bazemore is the youngest of the three, and while he's still a productive player, his contract is onerous and unlikely to be dealt. The 28-year-old is owed $18 million for 2018-19 with a player option worth $19 million the year thereafter."

Thanks for sharing as I learned a lot about Joe Caldwell that I was not aware of.