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I'm not blaming Ferry for his inability to land players. In fact, I agree with him and said he is being smart by not overpaying in some circumstances. I'm not sure what happened with Gasol, but I would've thrown a few more dollars in his direction. I truly think the owners are at fault. The think they "know it all." Last season, the Hawks had a chance to become a serious contender for the Eastern Conference Finals. Instead, they stood pat at the trade deadline and did not go after a starting center. Why? Probably because the owners did not want to exceed the cap. I think DF does a good job with his limited budget. But for what it's worth, he has no flexibility in exceeding that budget. If the owners were serious about building a team, they would've tried to make a run at the playoffs last season.

They will prob. need to offer him $13-$15. Unless they go 3/$30. Who else is available that would help the team at this point? Monroe?

I've been pretty quite this off-season just following posts. I must say, Atlanta Hawks fans are always full of excuses. First off, the city of Atlanta is not the problem. The reason marquee free agents aren't landing in Atlanta is A) because Ferry refuses to overpay, which can be smart in some circumstances or B) they had no interest in joining Atlanta in the first place. Atlanta has been able to land big stars through free agency in baseball and football. The Braves are always on the wish list for players. The Falcons are capable and have signed top tier talent. The Hawks are no different. It's not that players are choosing not to come here because they don't like the city, it's because of my two points above. I firmly believe, Ferry is too smart sometimes that he refuses to extend max offers to players that are not in his long-term plans. Additionally, the only superstars the Hawks have "lost" through free agency since DF took over have been Howard, Paul, LeBron, Melo, and possibly Gasol. Howard, went to Houston since he wanted to play with Harden Paul, stayed in LA since they brought in Doc Rivers Melo, stayed in NY LeBron, returned to Cleveland I'm not sure what happened with Gasol, but sometimes players chose to play for franchises that have loyal fans and pack the arena. No offense guys, Philips is only sold out a few times a year even when the Hawks are playing very well. So again, tell me how Atlanta is not a destination for free agents? The best free agent signing last year Paul Milsap, came to Atlanta. Additionally, Atlanta just swopped Ken Bazemore who many think will be the steal of the off-season.

Anyone have tissues? I just busted one on my pants.

I believe you can block someone from a similar role. Oh well. If he wants to go let him. His heart is obviously with Snyder. I didn't think Snyder would last long as an assistant, but didn't think he's be gone so quickly.

I think he made a lot of mistakes but was out in a tough position. He's a situational player. I'm still a bit surprised brand didn't see many minutes. That was a mistake.

Again, only way I want Asik is around $6-8. He's overpaid and not worth it. Even dealing Lou doesn't make sense. He showed signs of improvement last season.

Reminds me of Evan Turner. Can only shoot. Plays no defense and doesn't play with the team. Pass on him.

Thursday.

Parsons is a good fit but at 13 mm I think that would be nuts! Would rather save that money an extend Millsap. I would spent 6-8 on parson.

The guy from maccabi tel aviv?

This blows! He played a major role developing Mack last season. Just as Sam Mitchell got signed by MIN. Anyone think Atlanta would give Herb brown a look?

No. It was all in good fun. If he didn't want people to make jokes about it, then he shouldn't have blown in Lebrons ear. The joke didn't say anything about his character or playing ability. Great post from Jaryd.

that's true. Big series ahead after dropping six of their last nine.

I would barely do Horford for Love straight up. Throwing in the draft pick is silly. Then on top of that Korver. No way! Basically when you give away all those extra pieces your positioning the team in a worse place than they were before.