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Trae>Embiid>Luka>Simmons when it's all said and done

24 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Hawks currently have $5.3 mill in capspace, they can release Chandler and open up a roster spot and sign a player, though I don't who or we could also trade for  a young player for that amount. 

I'd prefer a trade and I got the perfect one lined up.

Here's my offer (based on reports that OKC is looking for salary relief, a young player and a 1st for Adams):

Stephens Adams for Chandler Parsons (salary relief for next season), Damian Jones (young player) OKC getting their 2022 1st round pick back (protected 1-14, then 2-2nds)

Adams starts, Len off the bench, Bruno in progress!

I wouldn't hate that, not sure OKC takes it though. Not sure I love it either 

His knees are shot, ain't his fault. I don't expect anything from him though, just hope he stays a positive vet

1 hour ago, Peoriabird said:

Although I hate our Center depth, I'll give them a 10 game improvement primarily because of Trae and John but also no Prince and Jalen Adams! So 39 wins

1. 9th seed and will miss the playoffs with some Schlenk magic

2. Trae and Collins will be all stars

3. Hunter will be 1st team all rookie team Cam 2nd team

4. Trae will the most number of total point because John will miss some time

5. Damien Jones

This sounds about right.

I'll say 41 wins, make the POs as an 8 seed.

John, then Trae make it. 

Hunter makes all rookie team, hope Reddish surprises me

Trae will lead us in scoring

Vince will play the least out of the top 10, Jones doesn't crack the top 10 (shout out to the Crabbe/Bembry/Reddish trio, could see it being one of them)

I'd absolutely max Siakam and move Collins to C, I think he's an excellent fit for our roster.

Don't get me too excited though. Man we'd look nice with him on our squad

This thread is the quality discussion that brings me to the Squawk.

Still waiting on pics

I'm a LITTLE hesitant on titles just cuz Dwight was just starting his downswing, but CP+Horford in the East?

Now if we could somehow convince CP to join Millsap+Horford and some depth... then we might win a title and then some 

Folks saying Draymond is a system player, I say he IS the system. Him and Curry. The list of players who could do what he does is very small. Prime Horford is one of them

I dunno. Both played at an NC school, both fall down when they drive...

You know who Cam reminds me of? Marvin Williams.

@Diesel and @NBASupes what do you think of that comparison?

I think he lacked the scoring touch to be a traditional star (not just shooting, around the rim too). He had some potential to be a Draymond type if he had a more physical attitude, the passing vision and help D was there.

Loved him while we had him, but was happy he left

Don't check this often, but happy belated!

1 hour ago, marco102 said:

I guess I'm part of the younger generation. I liked the jersey..lol Don't flame me please. 

Yea, court looks dope. The jersey is so corny looking I kinda like it. Reminds me of the jerseys on NBA Live 2k2

On 8/21/2019 at 3:41 PM, AHF said:

I don't count myself as a hater.

 

Agree with the Bird/Magic take.

How awesome is it to feel we have a player that can achieve greatness. On top of that how awesome is it that we're part of such an awesome story

32 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Das cold! 

I dedicate that one to you, @Spud2nique

1. Trae hits 4 game winners and becomes the coldest dude in the clutch since Joe Johnson (another Hawk?!)

2. Hunter doesn't put up big stats but looks NIIIICE.

3. Damian Jones looks like straight ass all season and makes us miss Plumlee

4. Somebody on the Squawk sees Parsons at the club while the Hawks are playing.

5. We sweep the Celtics, Trae stops Parsons from Tebowing on their logo because we're above that, and the Celtics fans' heads explode trying to convince themselves Tatum's better than Trae.

Bonus: the Celtics crumble again and fall to the 7th seed when they realize Kyrie wasn't the issue, the problem was they suck and have nothing positive to offer the NBA.

9 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Good Luck Baze!

 

 

I'll miss Baze. Based on this tweet, it seems getting him to a quality team was a big consideration

6 hours ago, REHawksFan said:

I wouldn't HATE it, but I don't really see the need for it either unless TS just really believes none of the wings will be there at 8.  If we are doing NO a favor taking Hill's bad contract, I'd offer 10 + 2nd for Hill + 4.  Otherwise, I'd just keep the 3 I have take the BPA.  My opposition is there's ZERO reason to trade 8 with any combination of players or picks to get up to 4.  I just wouldn't do it. 

The thing is, we don't need A wing, we need THE GOOD wing. There's some disagreement over who that is, but if you're like me and you think Hunter is pretty clearly on a different tier than the other ones, you go get him. I'd rather have Hunter than Nas + Reddish, just like I'd rather have Kawhi than Middleton+Harris (especially because I doubt Nas and especially Reddish will ever be that good).

I'm also not in love with Culver, but I've really come around on him after watching more. He has a nice handle for his size. A solid handle is HUGE for a prospect. If he can get a little stronger and fix his shot, I see some Joe Johnson in him.

I like him and Hunter, wouldn't give up much to trade up for them though tbh.

39 minutes ago, Peoriabird said:

Starting to feel the best prospect in the draft not named Zion or a point guard are the following

1) Jarrett Culver ( Although I wouldn't trade up for him)

2) Jaxson Hayes

3) Sekou Doumbouya

4) Goga Bitadze

5) Brandon Clarke ( I list Clarke last because he is a bit of a duplicate of John Collin although he might be better than Collins)

 

I am not high on Reddish or Little although I would stomach Hunter if Schlenk went in that direction. Reddish is just too bad of a finisher around the rim.  Only one player has been worse than him drafted in the top 10 in 20 years.  Despite what many have said, there is huge upside with Hayes...The guy has grown over 10 inches over the last 2 years. Goga is so skilled already that he reminds me of Jokic who I love!. Clark was the 2nd best player in college last year. Sekou is a physical freak of nature. 

Oh I forgot to dog Barrett...He is a wannabe #1 with no agility what so ever.  He is like a one read running Quarterback!  And it does help that he isn't good at shooting. Stay away!

Mostly agree with this, except I'm not huge on Clarke unless we think he can play the 3. Also not huge on Hayes because he duplicates a lot of what Collins gives us offensively, just not as well. Defensively he's interesting.

I think I'd go:

1) Goga

2) Hunter

3) Sekou (worry about his fit with Collins)

4) Culver, I guess? Maybe Clarke?

I like that Claxton kid, too.

I want Goga at 10, Hunter or Sekou or White or Reddish at 8 (in that order). Hell I'd take Goga at 8 just to ensure we got him, that kid is sick