Jordan Williams: WAIVED!

[BrazilianHawk]

Michael Cunningham‏@ajchawks

#Hawks announce they've waived F Jordan Williams. Acquired from #Nets as part of Joe Johnson trade.

Another exNet who fails to make the team.

I for one like this move.

Edited September 18, 2012 by BrazilianHawk

[ATLscrubLove]

Can't say I'm surprised.

[WraithSentinel]

No real surprise there.

[DrReality]

We just had too many underdogs

[hazer]

The signings of Scott and Johnson left no room for Williams.

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

Wanted to see what he could give, but he's not a shooter... Doesn't fit the mold of what DF/LD want and with the signing of Ivan and Scott, there wasn't any room left. IMHO, they only held on to him this long because Ivan took so long to pick up his option.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Like I said in the other thread . . . If that guy got playing time here, something would've been horribly wrong with Zaza and/or Ivan.With this team as constructed, both Ivan and Zaza should be seeing at minimum 16 minutes a game. No need for Jordan to even be on the roster at that point, especially when we need depth at SF.This enables the Hawks to keep both Damion James and James Anderson if need be.The next move should be to cut Petro's sorry butt.

Edited September 18, 2012 by northcyde

[lethalweapon3]

~lw3

[sillent]

I guess Ferry couldn't stand seeing more than one Williams on the team. This is another good/flexible move to make room for players that fill more of a need.

[thecampster]

Like I said in the other thread . . . If that guy got playing time here, something would've been horribly wrong with Zaza and/or Ivan. With this team as constructed, both Ivan and Zaza should be seeing at minimum 16 minutes a game. No need for Jordan to even be on the roster at that point, especially when we need depth at SF. This enables the Hawks to keep both Damion James and James Anderson if need be. The next move should be to cut Petro's sorry butt.

I think the decision on Petro hinges on whether we go Josh 3, Al 4, Zaza 5 or with our small lineup. I don't think Petro isn't going anywhere unless its as part of a trade. A 3 million dollar expiring has significant value. Edited September 18, 2012 by thecampster

[AnthonyI11]

Good, I didn't want him taking PT away from Mike Scott

[Watchman]

Yeah, let's by all means get rid of any players we have that are taller than 6'9", and thus fulfill BK's master plan. Of course, while we're at it, we'll have to get rid of all these small guards like Teague, Williams and Harris.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Yeah, let's by all means get rid of any players we have that are taller than 6'9", and thus fulfill BK's master plan. Of course, while we're at it, we'll have to get rid of all these small guards like Teague, Williams and Harris.

But what if that tall player is useless, or doesn't at least have one "decent" skill to bring to the table? Why keep that player around? I will agree with thecampster in that Petro's REAL value to the Hawks, is his 3.5 mill expiring contract, and that he could possibly be packaged with someone ( cough ) Devin Harris ( cough ) to bring in a real nice starting quality type talent. Just keep Petro off the floor so he won't get hurt before the trade deadline.

[Watchman]

But what if that tall player is useless, or doesn't at least have one "decent" skill to bring to the table? Why keep that player around? I will agree with thecampster in that Petro's REAL value to the Hawks, is his 3.5 mill expiring contract, and that he could possibly be packaged with someone ( cough ) Devin Harris ( cough ) to bring in a real nice starting quality type talent. Just keep Petro off the floor so he won't get hurt before the trade deadline.

As long as Horford and Pachulia are healthy and able to fill the center spot. If something happens to them, we have no depth at all at center. Williams couldn't possibly be any worse than Twin.

[AHF]

As long as Horford and Pachulia are healthy and able to fill the center spot. If something happens to them, we have no depth at all at center. Williams couldn't possibly be any worse than Twin.

Petro > Williams 3 centers is reasonable depth. Then you have Ivan, Smoove and Scott at PF.

[Admin]

If this means keeping James and Anderson then I'm all for it. I thought this kid had some decent potential as a future backup big and still do, so we shall see.