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Fonteccio a restricted free agent after this season.  Ownership would have to be willing to pay to keep him, especially if he performed well.

Some of the smoke out there is starting to stink.  Murray is listed as questionable tonight with "low back tightness".

There really is no basketball need for the Hawks to rush to trade Murray.  However, ownership will be making the call, so...cost cutting move incoming?

Congratulations to Trae!  Well deserved!

Good effort, but just couldn't get the stops they needed. Jalen, bruh.  I know he's young, but he's got to get stronger with the ball.  Nice to Hunter feeling good and playing well.  On to the next one !!!

It's probably worth it to see what opportunities open up in the offseason when the Hawks will have Capela's expiring contract and picks as assets along with DJ.

He will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days.

3 minutes ago, AHF said:

Most of us have been saying that should never be the goal so I still hope it isn’t.  Some insider feedback has indicated that getting a bigger fish is the goal.  TBD.

That would make the most basketball sense.  Let's see how much ownership cares about basketball.

Within the context of a GM doing his job adequately, I agree.  Landry has to do his best.  But the fact that we're even talking about this being the goals of a return for Murray is embarrassing.

I'll say this, if the Hawks accept one of these salary dump deals for Murray (prior to the deadline or not) then it's not a basketball move.  I won't be upset with Landry, Kyle, or Quin.  All the heat should go to Ressler and ownership.

5 hours ago, Sothron said:

That's not counting resigning Bey and the two first round picks though. 

They also have to start preparing to extend Jalen.  I wonder, if they don't move Capela by the deadline will they ever move him?  He becomes an expiring deal next season, right?  I'm sure other teams would covet that, but so will the Hawks.

At this point, I don't think anything happens with Murray prior to the deadline.  With all eyes on him, he's reminded the league of his true value and the Hawks know they would be seen as suckas if they accepted these trash offers.  However, you can count on the Hawks making a cost cutting move to duck the luxury tax for next season ala John Collins and Kevin Huerter.

Really, really good win.  On to the next one !!!

This was a really good win.  On to the next one !!!

Meanwhile, the team with two All-Stars and being discussed for a third one (Celtics) are about to lose at home to a Laker team with no LeBron or Anthony Davis.

Meanwhile, the team with two All-Stars and being discussed for a third one (Celtics) are about to lose at home to a Laker team with no LeBron or Anthony Davis.

1 hour ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Silver will probably select Derrick White and a big, maybe Porzingas to replace Randall and Embiid. .

I feel sad for Trae, the treatment is undeserved.

Oh, I can see that happening which would be totally cringe seeing as how Boston has been no where near as good to warrant four all-stars.

2.2 million Fans:  "We want to see Trae Young in the All-Star game"

NBA:  "We hear you!  Here's Dame, Brunson, and Maxey just liked you asked!"

3 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

 

Ray sees what's going on.  Unfortunately, this ain't new.

7 minutes ago, JTB said:

The only reason Trae isn’t getting in is because of the team record . Hard to put a player in the ASG when you have a losing record.

I don't think it's the only reason, but it's pretty absurd he's been snubbed again.  Just slowly nudging him out the door.

Just tuned in.  Nice job, Hawks!  On to the next one !!!