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Yep, as always, he is on the hot seat plus an expiring contract. Fertitta has HIGH expectations. If they did fire or just let his contract go unrenwed. I think they will go with one of these new age coaching geniuses the industry loves so much. Everyone wants to find the next Brad Stevens and Nick Nurse It would. I just don't see him leaving San Antonio.

Charlotte really likes Graham and they do think he's an offensive engine. Everyone in sport media thinks Cam and De'Andre aren't that good and we can upgrade them. Let's be respectful of other team's opinions of their players. I know the Hawks fans should know this the way we get treated nationally.

I don't think Danny would trade that man for the 1st in this draft just knowing how Danny sees Marcus as does Brad

Update: PHI: Woj said it and it's true, Philly gonna fire Coach Brett Brown. They are looking at established coaches who have a tremendous plan for Simmons/Embiid/Harris/Richardson/Tybulle who they consider their core. Horford is on the trade block and does have an admirer. That admirer almost traded for his around the deadline but Philly wanted to see Al in the playoffs first. They should have traded him, it would have cost them a lot less. Mike Scott is also on the block. These items have been confirmed before the bubble if I remember right. They are targeting shooting a lot this offseason and plan to add a PG. Pritchard is a name he's heard that Philly likes. Personal Opinion: They trade Horford/1st. They keep Mike Scott. Add some shooters in FA. My favorites for the HC job: Kenny Atkinson, Mike D'Antoni, and Mark Jackson. Brooklyn: Already have announced who are targeting for coaches and aren't giving any leans behind the scenes. They would like to add one more impact piece their core and they want to resign Joe Harris as their main priority. A name that seemed like a lock for interest, Buddy Hield seems to have fallen back some. It seems Sacramento wants to keep him unless they are blown away by an offer. They do have interest in clearing cap but they want to continue to add young talent. Taurean Prince who had no business getting 24 million/2 years is clearly the player they want to move. I never understood the trade in the 1st place. It was a steal for Atlanta but you have to remember, they needed to free cap room for KD. The thing was, why give Prince that contract and not let him play out the season. I guess they figured he would be much better and get way to costly like Joe Harris is doing. He's available with #19. My personal opinion: Brooklyn hires Pop unless he declines to stay in SA and they keep Jacques. KD and Kyrie likes JV too and he proved he can be a good coach during the bubble. Prince/19 is traded for 2nd rounders. Brooklyn doesn't land the prime player they have been targeting. They resign Joe Harris. Brooklyn adds another shooter in FA off the bench to replace Prince. Denver: I was told regardless what happens in the bubble playoffs, they want to run it back again with Harris and Barton being healthy. Would be interested in a Giannis rental if available which I was told wasn't at this time. They want to resign Millsap and Grant. They are targeting BPA in the draft. My personal opinion: They try to resign their guys and run it back. That's all he had for today.

I agree. I think Atlanta will do a deal like this, mainly this deal. I don't have any info that says they will but I know this is available from Brooklyn and I know Atlanta is looking for another 1st rounder. Makes sense.

Lol, Randle has a -.4 defensive RAPTOR and he's showed that he can defend in space consistently. Yep. I think so. I only take vitamins my friend.

None of those teams have the cap space or willing to throw in the towel for 2021 FA for Al. It's an non-bubble team. That's all I can say but not us.

I found out Al has an admirer but I don't know if a deal will happen. Depends on the terms. FYI, its not us although you never know.

I know what you mean I mean a fake 2nd (protected top 55) or the rights to Alpha Kaba. Cash. Something like that

I can see why. I don't either. Any Hawk. Recent or past. Do not be surprised. They make up a surplus on the better 1st/Player assets out there.

FYI: Don't be surprised if we trade for old Hawks again if that means we get an asset in return

I can see them selling one of the picks for cash.

https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2020/5/28/21272110/2019-20-knicks-player-review-julius-randle I personally think it will cost them #38 to get rid of him

He's a lot better than Jabari, he's actually good at Basketball and isn't a defensive sieve but he plays the same blackhole type of game.

It would be wise for the Hawks to buy two high 2nd round picks for cash just to trade them for vets on teams that need to clear cap but don't want to trade them for free.

Before you point to your tonsils in disgust, I heard Julius Randle might be had for free if you want him.

This includes more than the owners. This includes Michelle Roberts and the NBPA. Seems like a bubble combine is as far as they are willing to go.

I don't believe Atlanta is serious for Ball. We did this with Reddish last year. Talked him up to everyone but when it came down to it they were willing to trade 8+19 or was it 17 we had for R.J. Barrett. Not to say Atlanta isn't interested but everyone knows when Atlanta is sold, they will take their bidding seriously.

Lol, that's just what was said. Not that I agree. I do think he's too small to start in the NBA yet. That being said, the only team I think would be open to moving up for Wiseman and giving a top 5-10 protected 1st is the Washington Wizards. If GS moves back, that's the team that would do it on such a high risk draft. Especially if they don't get the F2F workouts like GS is crying about. GS could end up with Big O at the end of the process anyway. Just based on what I have too early in the process: 1. Edwards 2. Wiseman 3. Toppin 4. Deni 5. Okoro 6. Ball 7. Hayes 8. Vassell 9. Okongwu 10. Haliburton It's too early in the process. I just think Edwards and Wiseman are good placeholders at 1 and 2. Charlotte and Obi Toppin just makes sense to me. Deni or Killan, without a workout, I can see Deni getting it. Okoro just makes sense for Cleveland. Ball and Atlanta isn't my favorite marriage but if their is smoke, there's fire. I think DET will take the best player on the board. NY with Thibs, I can see them going role player as they will be taking their time with this process. Washington wants a center, Tommy Sheppard has made it clear. PHX and PG makes sense. Keep drafting em to you finally hit on one. Kira Lewis, Cole Anthony, and if Hayes falls could be an option as well.

That's something, because both bay connects I have reached out to said Okongwu is no longer on their BB due to fear that he's not better than Chriss. They see him as mid to late lottery pick is what both told me. Not just the one that told me he doesn't shoot well enough. I truly don't think they want Wiseman but the players do. Not sure why...

I am not even sure honestly. I don't believe for one second they will trade up for him. I think it's like Cam Reddish for us last year. If he falls to us, we will take him. There are a lot of industry people just unsure on him in particular but see the talent. Scouts are selling. He's falling and from people around him, that he's working hard. I honestly think the blow back is due to LaVar and his damn mouth and Zo failure in New Orleans. Right now, no one sees Melo as a starter year 1 is what I am hearing. Doesn't shoot well enough is what I got from my contact in the bay. Scouts been digging him out heavy of late. Edwards is getting it too but they see Edwards in a higher light. Much higher. This might be 2013 all over again. Bulls already pushed their focus to the internationals. Golden State working hard to try to see if we can get workouts and F2F.

My two cents: I believe if Ball falls to 6 which could happen that we will likely keep him. The trade value of the 1st overall pick is not that high in this draft so if someone wanted him, they can easily get him.

Surprised my guy is up. Hears is the latest from text Asked about Min: He said he has nothing, the new ownership potential means nothing coming out will be clear. Asked about GS: He said they want to move down but if they can't, they will choose between Edwards, Ball, Wiseman, and Deni. AKA the younger prospects. There was also some interest in Toppin, Okoro and Vassell but not sure if there still is at this slot now that it is confirmed. Asked about the Hornets: He actually had good shit on CHA. Said MJ will not be pressured into a prospect. That he will take who he feels is the best player available for how he sees the team and how wants the team to play. I asked about Ball, he said anyone picked will have to fit what Hornets want. They have their own board. I asked who is the most likely for the pick, he said they like Wiseman if available but aren't moving for him. CHA wants to keep their picks. Asked about the Bulls and he confirmed the Bulls are looking at the intls. He said the Bulls are looking at a large number of players right now. Asked about Cleveland he said they are looking for wings who can defend. They are targeting Okoro, Vassell and will look at Patrick Williams. A defensive wing is what they are targeting. They do not think this draft is that good and are focusing on need where role player talent is high in this draft. Asked about our Hawks. He said he has nothing new other then, if LaMelo Ball falls to Atlanta, they will take him at #6 and maybe could package him for a vet or keep him. He hasn't seen signs of Atlanta looking to moving yet but it's early. This goes in line what he said before as well. Ball seems to be high on our board. DET: Nothing at this time. Knicks: They want to get a player that fits the style of play they want in NY. Thibs style, not sure what that is at this time. Taj seems to be a keeper and Randle is on the trading block he said. WAS: Looking for BPA PHX: Looking for a PG.

Here are some soft things I am hearing but not from my guy: Cleveland is really warming up to Isaac Okoro at 5 Chicago is looking to go international at #4 Leaning to Deni or Killian Atlanta is being mystery meat like usual at this time. GS is like Atlanta. Charlotte- see Atlanta Minny - See Atlanta.

I don't agree with their reasoning but Toppin as a backup 4 is extremely appealing and he gives us an impact 4 who provides what we do and playmaking which is what we need.