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2 hours ago, TheBigETrain said:

I don’t understand why we are buying out Ilyasova and Belinelli.

Why couldn’t we trade them and get something useful in return. Even a 2nd round pick would be useful. 

Do we know if someone offered a 2nd round pick for either player?  It takes two teams to make a trade.

Assuming Millsap will be moving on, Collins is projected to be our PF going forward.  No need for Griffin.

I like Ersan also, at the right price.  He is a good swing man between the 4 & 5 positions.  I think we look to lock up THJ to a multi-year contract.  Moose is OK, again at the right price, as the 3rd 4/5.  We can probably move on from the others and look to develop younger, more athletic players.

13 hours ago, JTB said:

Good post and I agree. Forgot we had ersans bird rights meaning we can offer him more than any other team, I wonder if Schlenk is interested in keeping illayasova around for some years.

I think he is a good swing man for the 4 and 5 spots.  He is also a good spot starter, if needed.  I hope we can find a way to keep him.

I'd like to see us make a trade for one of the young Sixer SFs or PFs.  There is no way they can find the minutes for all these players, also factoring in the #3 pick in this years draft.

Melo would destroy the team chemistry we are developing.  Not sure if he is willing to submit himself to what is best for the team rather than his stat sheet.

On ‎11‎/‎28‎/‎2016 at 6:29 PM, DS17Fanboy said:

Comes with earning millions of dollars for playing a ball-game.

One's income and/or profession does not permit others to be disrespectful and get personal with comments.  It's OK to boo or jeer him for his performance on the court however most other things are out of bounds. 

Millsap is NOT a 3.  While he can play the position for a few minutes in certain situations, this is not his best position.  How many times has this been said?

I hope we keep up with Tavares as he attempts to catch on in the NBA.

On ‎9‎/‎22‎/‎2016 at 5:11 PM, AHF said:

Stud

Barring a training camp catastrophe, Taurean Prince won't be starting on the wing for the Atlanta Hawks anytime soon. The team handed a four-year, $70 million deal to Kent Bazemore and still has Kyle Korver entrenched at shooting guard.

Hopefully as the season progresses, he will get opportunities to start.  Both Korver and Sefolosha have ending contracts and the Hawks should also begin thinking about out years.

20 hours ago, ATLSmith said:

The Hawks need to add size at PF, SF, and SG (less so at  SG).  I could see them going for a good PF and moving Sap to SF.  Basically the plan they had with Horf here, but without Horf...  Then have Price off the bench at SF.  If we lose Sap next year then Price probably starts.  Lots of directions this can go.

This year might be a bit rough at times unless there's some trade that accomplishes this, so next year will be our year to really shine.

It must be said again, Millsap is not a SF.

25 minutes ago, ATLien_ said:

Good healthy debate. I still think Thad's deal  is good when there are rumors that Festus Ezeli will get 17m. Unfortunately  that's the new NBA. 

Here's  a little something to cheer us both up. 

 

This did bring a smile to my face!

The opportunity to get younger by acquiring quality players through trades is a much better option that going through a rebuild.  Our player development process has been good thus far and I believe they can help whatever assets we get from a trade.

An ESPN article that discusses the moves the 76ers may make in advance of the draft.  The Hawks have a chance to improve and get younger through trades.  We should have conversations with them as we each has what the other team needs.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15769627/philadelphia-76ers-explore-trades-involving-jahlil-okafor-nerlens-noel

11 minutes ago, hylndr11 said:

Lakers looking to trade out of 2 spot, we can send them Horford, SnT  for that, get INgram - SF solved, send Teague to Sixers for a center,  easy peasy.    

What is the source for this?

17 hours ago, Diesel said:

2.  Tim Hardaway Jr. Acquisition.

I see this as good in a few ways.  I think THJr has started the process of stepping up.   I think he's better than Oubre Jr. would have been.   I think as time goes by there will always be that comparison but I think that when we make it in a few years, there will be nothing to say.  He also gives us Baze insurance and is the man in waiting for old man Korver to retire.

Carroll and Baze both showed significant improvement in their second year with the team and system.  I predict we will see the same type of improvement from THJ next season.  We saw glimpses of what he can do this past season.

I posted this in another topic and decided to include it here of hopefully getting more feedback.  I am NOT a fan of blowing up the team but making improvements through trades.  I believe we have assets that other teams desire and could get back a package that sets us up for the future without compromising the core.

Philly getting the #1 can work to the Hawks advantage as they will likely take a SF in that spot.  There was talk around the trade deadline that the 76ers were interested in one of our point guards and were considering including one of the young big men in the package.  How about a return package of Grant or Covington along with Noel?  The 76ers can accelerate there progress by getting a floor general and the Hawks can potentially fill two spots, especially if Al decides to move on.   If we add someone like Korver (who started his career) in Philly, it could bring back a larger return, especially if another team got involved.

42 minutes ago, ViewsFromTheSquawk said:

Good idea is good. However I would keep Korver. 

While I understand your desire to keep him, it is better to trade someone like Korver too early than too late.  He started his career in Philly so there may be an emotional tug for him to finish there.  Add to the fact he has an expiring contract after next season, it could increase the size of the return for us.

Thinking like a GM, I think there are many capable 2/3 players that we can easily plug into this system while giving us better defense at those positions.

Philly getting the #1 can work to the Hawks advantage as they will likely take a SF in that spot.  There was talk around the trade deadline that the 76ers were interested in one of our point guards and were considering including one of the young big men in the package.  How about a return package of Grant or Covington along with Noel?  The 76ers can accelerate there progress by getting a floor general and the Hawks can potentially fill two spots, especially if Al decides to move on.

Think back two years ago when the Hawks signed Carroll and Millsap.  Millsap was a known quantity and we probably wondered how he would fit in given he played the same position as Horford (or at least the position many would like to see him play).  I bet most said "Who" when we signed Carroll.

Fast forward two years later and we see why both were signed.  Player and talent evaluation is important, especially with the system we have implemented.  I'd like to think it was a team approach in deciding to sign both players.  One could categorize both a 'bargain basement' players that we got a huge return on investment.  I'm comfortable that we can upgrade the team with a key free agent that will both complement and upgrade what we are building in the ATL.

Let's not forget that the presence of Grant Hill can also help with player recruitment.  It has been reported that he wants to focus on the management side of things however I'm sure if he is needed to help with convincing the right person to come the ATL, he would get involved.

IMO, this will be an exciting offseason.  It will be interesting to see what we look like in October.

If we ran a traditional offense, I'd be interested in Greg Monroe.  Given what we currently run, I've concluded he is not a fit.  There are other free agent big men we should target that fit our system.

Don't forget, Monroe is not a 'rim protector' either, according to reports.  This should be a great focus for a big man.

A comment from another blog that is appropriate,

Giving a draft grade right now is like grading a house builder after the foundation is poured. Kinda silly when you don't know what the final product is going to look like when completed. 

The next season begins on July 1 with the free agents.  Let's wait and see how that turns out.  By itself, this deal provides a known commodity over a prospect.  We don't know at this time how this will turn out.

It is great news to hear top tier players mention the Hawks as a possible destination and not as 'column fodder'.  This may be our first chance to sign a big name free agent since Dikembe.

It will be interesting following these developments over the summer.  

Looking at compensation as a percentage of the salary cap is a good way to perform analysis and ultimately make business decisions. 

I wish Bernie Marcus had an interest in the Hawks as he would be a GREAT owner with ties to the local community.  Otherwise perhaps some of those that bid on the Clippers would consider bidding on the Hawks.