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The Hawks will need to take Melo off their hands I believe which I'm not super opposed to. If Melo agress swap him and Dwight. I'd take that all day every day. I wonder if the Kings would trade Willie Caulie -Stein to the Hawks to replace Dwight.

The week before last, Bud was in Europe checking out Frank and a few of us have been discussing him. I believe he has the potential to be a two-way star in Bud's system. I believe Bud will groom him to be the starting two next to Dennis. He turns 19 the week after and is 6'5" with a wingspan close to 7 ft. He's already playing super well in the Frech Pro League A. See highlights below. If the Hawks decide to move up in the draft, I hope it's this guy! He's projected to go from 9 (NBAdraft.net) to 11 (DraftExpress). I'm not sure of the costs to move up to10 spots, but I believe it will be worth it. What are your thoughts on Frank?

I'm glad u said this. I wonder if Paul would take a declining deal. I'd be all aboard for that why the Hawks continue to rebuild. I still believe sao will be a good player at 36. His game is not based on athletiscm. I just don't want his cap hit to be 30+ million around this time.

Let me put this to rest. Atlanta is not a small market. Its the number 10 TV market in the country. Thats NBA and NFL. Atlanta's problem was terrible management for years and a losing culture. Perception will not change in 4 years. I bet u if the Hawks made it to the NBA finals the last two years, plenty of free agents would flock here deals be damned. Also this Malarky about going to big markets to get exposure basically died with the arrival of social media. West Brook gets all the endorsements he wants in okc and they are a much smaller market than Atlanta.

I think you suggested the Hawks will tank in some aesthetically pleasing way? I don't think that's what a rookie gm will go for and I don't think Bud or Ressler will go for it with higher ticket prices coming our way. You guys can miss me with any of this tanking foolishness. There are ways to build through the draft and not tank. Not alot of the top10 picks turn into a superstar or Allstar . Especially the last few drafts, if the Hawks scout properly and bring in the right players in free agency, they may be able to contend once LeBron gets old. I'm not suggesting they shouldn't let Milsap walk and trade Baze and Howard's contracts. I'm saying bring in very good players to replace them and stay competitive.

IF the Hawks move up AND want a guard, I'd love for them to select Frank Ntilikina (not for the simple fact that Nique will butcher his name on a nightly basis, but because this kid has Hawks star written all over him. ) 6-5 with an almost 7 ft wingspan, can play the 1 to 2 and small ball 3. He's also a decent defender and shooter. He will turn 19 the week AFTER the draft. Give Bud this kid and let him mold him into the star we need. If they do move up to get him, I'd select Jordan Bell with pick #31 or even Harry Giles (it's a second round pick after all you might as well roll the dice). I'd much rather perfer Jordan Bell as I feel he's more Hawksy. Giles only because we will need a young big who can rebound and at this point I believe that's all Giles can do. Maybe he will tap into the potential he had in high school maybe not, but with a second round pick he's worth a gamble.FRANK NTILIKINA - Source: ©DraftExpress

Milsap is not getting $205 million from any team including the Hawks. There aren't many teams with capspace to pay him nearly $30 million a year (teams that are good I should say). I think we are going to be suprised when the Hawks bring him back at a reasonable deal $25 - $27 million a year over the life of the contract. I still don't like those numbers considering the Hawks will be way over the cap. Only reasonable thing to do is move Baze for something or give up some draft picks to get a decent shooter.

I like him too. The nba is getting smaller so his game will probably translate.

You mean Peachtree Hoops? Cause that's exactly their narrative.

Finally, more people are jumping on the Patton band wagon. Give Bud this guy and if he gets an extra 20 - 30 pounds the Hawks will be in business! Dennis, THjr, Patton, Jonathan Motley (see what I did there :)) and Taurean Prince. Is a starting five I can get behind. Versatility at its best.

I like Motley too. If the Hawks can somehow get a combination of Motley and Justin Patton, I'd be ecstatic! I don't think we should address the 2 guard position in this draft. If we are going guard, I'd want Frank Mason. I think he'd make an excellent back up to Dennis.

Gotcha. Justin is more Athletic than LaMarcus. I feel he'll be a better defensive player. Now his offense will probably not be as good as Portland LaMarcus. I also like Anzejas Pasecniks - with pick number 31.

Who are your other choices?

If Bam develops a midrange shot, he'd be perfect too. If you look at the stats, I believe Justin Patton blocked more shots than Bam. Was Bam a back up this year? I don't really keep up with college basketball. I look over the scouting websites to see who's most "Hawksy". The Hawks need a center who is a decent passer, good rebounder, can guard on the perimeter (pink n roll specifically), protect the rim, and has some offensive ability out side of dunks. To me Justin Patton checks all those boxes. If Giles is there at 31, the Hawks should probably take a chance on him too. His rebounding numbers are still superb on a per 40 basis. Collins and Patton are 1a and 1b in my book. Collins' body is much more NBA ready and he has a great skill set.

I've been on his bandwagon for months, but give me Justin Patton 6' 11.25 has potential on both offense and defense. He'd be the perfect center for Bud if he's developed.

In the d league he shot the three at a decent clip 37.5% I believe. I think a couple of seasons with the Hawks shooting coaches and his three point shot will be serviceable. I'm all for having him as the backup point if he gets his 3 pt shooting down.

Dude it was obviously a joke.

Draft three super stars ? I'd take that every day.

The Hawks can move the pick. I know that for sure. I'm not sure if it's up to 2021. I believe it's 2020. If it doesn't convey by 2020 or whatever, the Hawks get second rounds picks.

Uhh it won't be the #30 overall pick. The Hawks can move to pick up to 2021 I believe. Will the Cavs be that good in 2021 when LeBron is 36? God forbid LBJ decides to leave before then. Then we may have a #11 pick. Anything can happen. It was well worth letting Korver go and getting any kind of first round compensation for it.

I believe a good cheap back up for Howard next year will be Festus Ezeli. He can rebound and block shots. He's coming off knee surgery so he'll be cheap. Give him a cheap two year prove it deal and hope his knees hold up.

I believe this article is referencing the Hawks exit interviews on Saturday. Dwight was not saying he was pissed at the organization. He was saying he was pissed off because the team lost and wished he could contribute more. He did have piss poor bodily language during the interview which I attribute to him being upset about the loss. At this point, Dwight needs to get whatever ails his back fixed or just except that he'll have a reduced roll. Bud is not trying to pacify Dwight or his ego.

I'm proudly rooting for every Western Conference team the rest of the way. Pop needs to go out and get his 6th!

I believe the plan was to bring back Horford and Howard and shop Milsap for draft capital. Horford blew that up. The man was talking with Isiah at the All-star game about playing in Boston. I'm sorry, but he already had 1 foot and all his rebounding out the door. Bud was giving Al exactly what he wanted, a move to PF. Al decided to leave. We've debated this endlessly on this board, The conclusion is Whoreford wanted to be a Celtic. What the Hawks did was offer him the average salary of the his contract with the Celtics for 5 years, which is more than any team could offer him and was more than fair

Let's not blame this season on the front court. The problems with this team last year and this year is the back court missing open shots. When Howard was on the floor they missed open shots when they were off the floor they missed open shots. We need a wing, besides Dennis, that can get his own shot and knock down the open three at 40% plus clip. If we get that, the offense will be fine going forward.