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Pretty good article from Forbes discussing what many here have been saying about the Hawks being able to keep their young core together a little longer than outsiders may expect. https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryantoporek/2021/09/07/atlanta-hawks-might-be-light-years-ahead-with-their-team-building-strategy/?sh=2a64fb97246c

Yeah I was meaning thrid piece as the third selection in the rebuild.

Kevin says he's the third piece so I hope they get him taken care of within the next 6 weeks or so.

I was just thinking this.

Some are looking at this deal as a percentage of the current salary cap. The salary cap is going to more than double once the new TV deals kick in 24/25 or 25/26 I forget which. This is the thing that allowed the Warriors to sign KD. This can allow the Hawks to keep ALL their young pieces if they so choose. So those worried about Toni's money, he's going to have to spend a lot and the Luxury tax may not be too big of a conccern for him once it more than doubles.

lol what is there to speculate about?

THIS!!!!

Happy Birthday! I feel a breakout year coming for him. We are going to see the ECF Cam more consistently throughout the year. I don't expect the shooting percentages to be that elite, but way more consistent shot making and elite defense. I'm still a Cam Stan!

Ben would actually fit really well with the wolves. The sixes probably can get Russell who will fit pretty good on their roster.

Looks like it's started in Philly.

The goal should be getting the number one overall seed and avoiding one or both of Brooklyn or Milwaukee until the ECF. I like our shot at the number one overall seed with our depth.

The force they used in this instance was excessive. However, Jaxson should have complied. The officers did not do a good job explaining that in domestic violence instances the officers will need him to stay outside while they ring the doorbell to talk with his girlfriend. If they let him back inside, what if he decides to kill her while the officers permit him to go back inside. I believe they were following protocol by keeping him outside. Just ended up badly for everyone involved.

Happy birthday @Gray Mule!

Little known fact, Chicago had the 11th rated defense last season. East - Nets, if healthy. Otherwise Hawks . West - Phoenix or Utah. If healthy, I would probably put Denver ahead of both teams. The Lakers will be starting the corpse of Dwight Howard or Marc Gasol at center. Good luck with that.

Yeah, that part will be interesting. It's just interesting how the narrative around Rich Paul has made some think he's a terrible agent. When in fact, so far, he's gotten most of his players exactly what they wanted. Considering the talent he's had as a part of his agency, his negotiations probably aren't too tough. He also has way more clout now because of all the talent at his agency. Teams can't piss him off about his lower tier guys if they want some of his upper tier guys. I'll just wait for things to play out.

You don't know this. Let this play out in court.

I think he has the ability to be the Hawks "Draymond".

Good Hawks and Knicks fans discussion happening now . https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ZkJzeRkrpgGv

Trae gifting the fam the swag early.

I'd jump for joy if Kevin Huerter signed this contract.

Whoa! Nique can still dunk!

I have another question. Is Kevin Huerter a top 10 pick in a 2018 redraft? I think he is. 1. Luka 2. Trae 3. Ayton 4. Michael Porter Jr. 5. SGA 6. Collin Sexton 7. Jaren Jackson Jr. 8. Mikal Bridges 9. Kevin Huerter 10. - Pick em

Brad's come a long way from thinking John Collins wasn't a starter

Actually they were. The Hawks and Knicks were one of the consistently highest rated first round series. Maybe not always the highest.. Kind of what happens when you a have the #1 and #7 media markets matching up.