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I saw it live and watched the replays of it. Is it possible he was just trying to say "we're cool man" or is it straight trolling? Either way, I love Trae's clutch performances. Kid really had a poor game last night, but had ice water in his veins late in the game. We haven't really had a player like that since "Teague Time". All in all, I think this team will be maddening at times and extremely fun to watch at times. Looking forward to the high points of this roller coaster season. I think both Luka and Trae will have good, maybe even great NBA careers though. They look so much more poised than your average NBA rookies.

I think Bembry is our 3rd PG at the moment.

You should see the footage of me dominating my 4 sons in our driveway. Str8 ballin'

Because they'll be paying him the MLE or less.

Truth be told, he still doesn't want to play for the Hawks. I'm about 99.9% sure he wouldn't waive his NTC if we hadn't guaranteed him a buyout once the deal went through.

Melo is a star in name only at this point. He's a no defense chucker who is not a winning player. The last thing we need on this team of impressionable young guys is a malcontent. That's why Dennis was sent out. I think the deal was a great trade really for all teams, but I'm good with our side for sure. Long-term, it's a better situation. Sheed was at least a true 2-way player and did the things needed to help his team win.

I'd be good with that outcome. I actually have Cam Reddish and Bol Bol on my 2k team now after that draft.

I think we need another stretch big and one that is more of a 4 than a 5. Someone else said another Ilyasova type and I totally agree.

I'm down with the deal so we could get off Dennis' contract, but that's one less player we have that can play the 4 now in Moose. Melo can play small-ball 4, but he's certainly getting bought out.

That bottom of the pack may be so tight, we could contend for a playoff spot and still nab a top 5 pick. Sad.

35 wins in this east might contend for a playoff spot. 1. Boston 2. Philly 3. Milwaukee 4. Toronto 5. Indy 6. Heat 7. Wizards 8. ?????

My realistic get is Marcus Smart. I don't like his offensive game, but I think he's a good fit next to Trae defensively. I think Boston thinks hard about matching a strong offer since they've got to consider the contracts they'll have to dole out over the next few years. The question is how much makes Boston blink without overpaying for him? For the right amount of money, I wouldn't mind Nerlens Noel either.

What the hell is your problem? Go troll somewhere else.

Did anyone catch the Hawks video clip from practice today posted on Instagram? It was a coach Pierce mic'd up. The video was cool and all, but it shows Pierce pushing the guys and laughing with them. It seems he's really connecting well with our guys quickly. I know the report was he's widely respected around the league coming to the Hawks, but it's starting to show in the short time he's been here. I remember reports about Bud that were similar early on (attending the Drake concert and stuff like that) so I'm sure that's just part of the gig, but it still makes me feel good about who is coaching the team these next few years. One other thing of note from that video was it looks like Trae and JC are developing a good connection. At the very end of the video Pierce calls the team to a huddle after practice and it looked like JC bull rushes Trae and hugs him. Good stuff.

I love the way he did those running jump shots where it was almost like a little kid doing a half-court heave, but it wasn't because he didn't have range. That kid got hella range! It was definitely a shot he practiced since he did it half a dozen times in that video.

Kid is crafty and I love his fire. I love rooting for the underdog so I'll be pulling for him. Might explain why I've been a Hawks fan for 20 years. lol.

I agree, but he most likely is going to be that anyway unless he goes to PHX, ORL, or possibly NY. Not a lot of teams needing PG's right now. I think he's going to be dealt in a YUK deal like Dennis for Biyombo and a 2nd or something like that. Shorter deal and slightly less $.

The entire NBA has basically gone to some variation of pace and space. Bud doesn't have a patent on that, but I agree, he would be the type of player to work well in Bud's system.

Ladies and Gents. I'm calling it a night. I've gotta get up at 5am and go run 10 miles before work. Here's hoping they announce that Kawhi trade for Plumlee and 2x2nd round picks to tie it all together.

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I'm confused. Did Atlanta draft Jalen Brunson or Graham?

I'm confused. Did Atlanta draft Jalen Brunson or Graham?

I hated it as well, but 3 x 1st round picks this year and 3 more next year gives us more bullets to try to build this up.

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