Chat wrap: Dr. Jack Ramsey (June, 24)

[HawkTodd]

Chat wrap: Dr. Jack Ramsey (June, 24).

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=3676

"Duane(Youngstown,Ohio): Dr. Ramsay any chance of theHawks trading 1 of the big 3.And do you think they could get a player like Gaines with their pick or moving up by trading 1 of the big 3?"

"Dr. Jack Ramsay: By Big Three, I assume you mean Terry, Abdur-Rahim and Robinson....I think they'd trade any of them to help the team improve. They need to revamp their roster...but they need to be careful that they don't trade for trades sake and not improve...or worse go in the other direction. None of those players is untouchable....as I've said before, I like Gaines...he'll be a good NBA player."

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Chat wrap: Ken Bikoff (June, 24).

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=3688

"Steve(Atlanta,Ga): Anything interesting being said about what the Hawks may do to improve thier boringly mediocre team?"

"Ken Bikoff: First thing they have to do is get the front office in order. This is a franchise without a direction, something that really makes the entire situation a mess. Once the team is sold, then a GM can be put in place and a coach named on a permenant basis. Until then, even the Hawks aren't sure who is running the show."

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Plenty of questions in NBA's Central Division (6-24-03).

http://www.sportingnews.com/voices/fans_view/20030624.html

"ATLANTA: What can I say? This team has a load of talent that completely underachieved. Poor leadership, poor defense and an overall lack of toughness made for a terrible year.

Possible trades: Shareef Abdur-Rahim and Nazr Mohammed for Kurt Thomas and Latrell Sprewell; Jason Terry and Darvin Ham for Chucky Atkins, Cliff Robinson, Don Reid and the 25th pick.

Draft: Reece Gaines (No. 21), Boris Diaw (No. 25) and Erazem Lorbeck (Round 2)

The team defense immediately improves with Robinson, Sprewell and Thomas. So does the rebounding and toughness. Atkins is an experienced starter at the point who performed well in the playoffs and is a better defender than Terry. Reid adds depth, and the pick helps cushion the loss off the eighth pick to the Bucks. Gaines and Diaw are both good defenders with upside, and they can add depth because they can play multiple positions."

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Making a mockery (6-23-03).

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketbal...hollinger_mock/

21.) Atlanta = Boris Diaw (France)

"My sources tell me the Hawks are soliciting Pete Babcock's input so they know whom not to draft."

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Lack of a true minor league is a major problem (6-24-03).

http://www.sportingnews.com/voices/sean_de...y/20030624.html