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We're not getting Chris Paul or Dwight Howard, I wish people here would understand that. Also, Minnesota will almost assuredly match any offer Pekovic gets unless it's some ungodly amount, which at that point we shouldn't want to pay him. I'd welcome Igoudala with opens arms as long as it's on the right contract.

Why people on this board are still obsessed over Howard I'll never understand. First off, Dwight is NOT coming here. Second, why would you even want him at this point?

Agreed, this would not be the year to make such a move.

The problem with Tyreke at SG is that he can't shoot.

OJ Mayo is our PG of the future!!!

Yeah, definitely, Beal has had some nagging injuries but I still think he'll turn out to be a very good player for a long time. As far as trading up, I think it'd definitely take more than two mid-round picks to get up into the top 5ish range for Porter. Oladipo is a stud, too, ridiculous motor and it's clear he loves playing D, which is rare. He also seems like a lock to go in the top 10 though, so again, we have to find a team willing to trade picks and see what else they want.

Not sure how I feel about Muhammad... Yes he's the leading freshman scorer in the country, but I don't think he's skilled enough to make an impact as a legit scorer in the NBA right off the bat. Great set shooter, not to great off the dribble/on the move or really anything else for that matter. I'd love for the Hawks to get Porter, awesome all around player, but we're going to have to get into the top 5-7 picks, IMO, to make that happen.

Unfortunately I don't think they'll be for sale (unless they're at Phillips Arena's store), because the NBA has been posting them all over facebook with links to buy, but of course the Hawks version isn't for sale. Sucks, because I'd totally buy one, too.

I called it.

I would be beyond ok with a deal centered around Parsons and Robinson. Get it done, Ferry.

Josh was one of the most talked about names leading up to the trade deadline last year as well and what happened? Nothing. This year feels no different, regardless of what Ferry would like in a perfect world.

I'd love to be proven wrong, but I highly doubt this was his last game as a Hawk. Did we not ride the exact same roller coaster last year?

If the Hawks were to trade Horford for anything less than a legit superstar player I'd stop following the team. Al's been my favorite player since his UF days.

These are my favorite Hawks jerseys, no question. Anyone know if these throwbacks will be for sale online/in stores?

That's basically all I do when I play, either with my friends or against random folks. Hit me up.

Couldn't agree more, I'll never understand the insane amounts of Dwight love around here. He isn't even close to the same player he was during his dominant Magic years.

I don't disagree that it's a good business move to get Dwight here, but as a fan, I don't care about that one bit. I'm going to cheer for the Hawks with or without him, but from an on court perspective, I'd really prefer him not be on this team.

You can get guys that are monsters on the boards on a per minute basis for a whole lot cheaper than Dwight Howard. They also won't have the maturity level of a middle school girl, so that's a plus. I really am trying to understand why so many people here want Dwight to play for the Hawks... He is NOT the same player he was when the Magic went to the Finals and even then, he's not a franchise changing player on the court.

Most impressive rookie: Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers Jumping from a mid-major college team to a basketball-crazy franchise and community desperate to be playoff-relevant again, Lillard has his team in the playoff hunt. As talented as he is, that was hard to imagine at the beginning of the season. Playing huge minutes is tough enough for a rookie. Doing so as the team's starting point guard adds a mental element that makes it even tougher. Yet Lillard continues to shine and shows no signs of letting up. Runner-up: Anthony Davis Davis has shown he is going to be more than just a defensive specialist and looks to be every bit the franchise player Hornets fans hoped he'd be. Waiters Best scorer: Dion Waiters, CavaliersA scorer is someone who can create his own points, not just rely on others to get them open and then make uncontested shots. This is a weak class of scorers, but Waiters has proved he can put up big numbers when he gets rolling. He is the best in this class, but still has a long way to go to be both a productive and efficient scorer on a consistent basis. Waiters has the requisite athletic, physical and ball skills to be a terrific partner to Kyrie Irving. They could form the most potent set of scoring guards in the league if Waiters figures out how to play the right way. Runner-up: Lillard The Blazers have a decent offense, but only because Lillard is not just trying to get the ball to his veteran teammates. He is always on the lookout for his own shot, able to get buckets inside and make open perimeter shots. Prigioni Best passer: Pablo Prigioni, KnicksAt 35, Prigioni had better be able to make the kinds of plays he does. He started playing pro ball before some of these rookies touched a basketball, so he knows how to read the game -- most rooks are only playing it. Prigioni is not special in any way as a player, but he is smart and patient running the pick-and-roll, waiting for his primary scorers to get open or simply moving the ball and forcing defenders to chase the pass rather than the dribble. Runner-up: Alexey Shved, Timberwolves Shved is no Ricky Rubio, but he still shows talent at making plays beyond the obvious one. Drummond Best rebounder: Andre Drummond, PistonsSome rebounders are tall and long, so they can get their hands on a lot of balls. Others have great hands, so the ball sticks when they touch it. Undersized players need a motor, along with good hands, to get to the ball and rebound. Then we have Drummond, who has combined all three components to become dominant on the glass. He has also added some craft to his art, deftly tipping the ball away from opponents to spots he can get to first. Drummond has the potential to one day lead this league in rebounding. Runner-up: John Henson, Bucks Great size, length, hands and agility help Henson overcome his strength issues. Beal Most likely to break out in second half: Bradley Beal, WizardsAs we have mentioned in this space before, Beal got off to a slow start for the Florida Gators last season and then finished with a flourish. It appears he's starting to figure the pro game out a little faster. And now that John Wall is back and up to speed, Beal's half-court and full-court looks should improve dramatically. He's probably been the best rookie in January, proving to be one of the league's best shooters in 2013. Considering his age, that is the best news Wizards fans could possibly hope for. Runners-up: Harrison Barnes, Warriors; John Jenkins, Hawks; Jared Sullinger, Celtics With Golden State in the thick of the playoff race and Barnes being possibly their best wing defender, Mark Jackson has a good reason to play his talented young rookie more and more. Jenkins is also in line for more minutes now that Lou Williams has been lost for the rest of the season, and he has the shooting talent to take advantage of those chances. And the Celtics need Sullinger's young legs and finishing talents if they are going to right their sinking ship. Jenkins Best shooter: JenkinsJenkins has a quick trigger and, like all special shooters, even his misses look good. He has made deep shots consistently the past two months and, with his playing time likely to increase, we will get an even better look at just what kind of shooter he can be. Runners-up: Chris Copeland, Knicks; Beal, Wizards Copeland is an even more unlikely success than Gary Neal, the Spurs' sharpshooter who is invaluable now after playing overseas for years. Lillard Most dynamic off the dribble: WaitersLike last year's winner, Isaiah Thomas, Waiters does not just rely on quickness and slick ball skills to beat defenders at the point of attack. His secret is power, and it gives him the ability to charge past defenders who can stay with his first or second step because they are physically unable to slow him down. The next phase for Waiters is to use this talent more than he does his step-back shooting, for which he is prone to settle. Runner-up: Lillard Lillard relies more on craft to get past guys -- that and his solid midrange game, which keeps defenders from guessing correctly most of the time. Drummond Biggest surprise: DrummondQuestions about his desire to play hovered around Drummond last June, as did concerns about his offensive game and feel. But it's clear that Drummond should have gone second in this draft, which easily makes him the biggest surprise. Players like Drummond -- glass-eating, shot-blocking, paint-finishing, lob-catching, quick-in-transition beasts -- are exceedingly rare. He looks to be a franchise big man with very strong All-Star potential. Runner-up: Andrew Nicholson, Magic He's been more than satisfactory for the Magic, capable of handling some of the low-post scoring load and a guy they can build around moving forward. Drummond Davis Best shot-blocker(s): Davis and DrummondTo share this award with Davis says a lot about Drummond, considering what a special shot-blocker Davis is and will be for a decade-plus. Davis is more calculating, in part because he needs to play big minutes for his team, so risking fouls is something he has to be mindful of. Drummond blocks more shots per minute, but he is less concerned about fouls, so he goes after more shots. Having Greg Monroe next to him helps him. It is fair to think that one day these two rooks will both be in the top four in this category in the entire league. Davis Most likely to win rookie of the year: DavisIf he plays in most of the remaining games, Davis should have the requisite stats to win this award. The improved way New Orleans is playing will help, and having Eric Gordon on the court should allow for more open shots for Davis, especially in the pick-and-roll, which will give him a more regular spot on "SportsCenter." His impact on all three phases of the game, and his overall minutes per game, should trump all others. Runner-up: Lillard Should Portland make the playoffs and New Orleans fall flat this spring, there will be a strong case for Lillard to take home the crown. Rivers Biggest disappointment: Austin Rivers, HornetsRivers has been awful. He is struggling to make shots, including free throws. If we did not know his name or his pedigree, there is no way anyone could think he was an NBA player. He is likely the worst player in the league who is actually getting playing time. I do not expect this to continue, but the facts are the facts, and he's getting worse, not better. Runner-up: Thomas Robinson Robinson gets somewhat of a pass in that he's playing for a disaster of a franchise and behind some quality players. He will likely not have both of those excuses next season.

You can't be serious, take off your Hawks glasses and look at the play of the players in question. Josh doesn't deserve to be an All Star this year, Al probably does though. Jrue and Kyrie are both studs who are leading their teams to the best of their abilities, it's not their fault their teammates can't contribute enough. Deron Williams is grossly overrated, dude has been nothing short of terrible ever since he left Utah. Just check his stats.

Last year I believe Josh was a legitimate snub, but this year? No way, between his play and attitude he doesn't deserve it.

Bump from the past, if anyone has 2k13 on Xbox and wants to play, hit me up. RealMrBigs55

I may be the only one, but I DO NOT want Howard on the Hawks.

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Worst team name in the NBA.