What does the ideal lineup around Trae even look like?

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This is for you, D21.

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I still maintain that in the summer of 2022, if the Hawks had simply over paid to move up into the top-10 of that draft for Jalen Williams - the entire franchise would be in a much better place today.

Overpaying to get Dejounte is what really got us into trouble.

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Backup Center who can rim protect and score off the bench?

Maybe via a 3 way trade with NY Knicks for Capela...

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[jayu70]

Backup Center who can rim protect and score off the bench?

Maybe via a 3 way trade with NY Knicks for Capela...

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I have had him in many of my trade scenarios over the past 4 or so years. Did a PJ Tucker and Zu for CC 2 years ago or so.

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I approve of the trade targets, but not the trade packages.

Every NBA Team's Top 3 Trade Targets This Season

Atlanta Hawks

1. Lu Dort, Oklahoma City Thunder

Dyson Daniels won't get the Atlanta Hawks out of the league's bottom 10 on defense all by himself, so Oklahoma City Thunder shutdown artist Lu Dort profiles as a sensible target. If OKC believes it can get enough out of Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace on D, it could justify sending Dort to Atlanta in a deal potentially involving Bogdan Bogdanović, whose playmaking would address a need in OKC.

2. Dorian Finney-Smith, Brooklyn Nets

This won't be the last time DFS appears as a target. The Nets have little need of the veteran combo forward as they steer hard into what might be a multiyear tank. If Atlanta isn't comfortable with Zaccharie Risacher and De'Andre Hunter checking tough opposing wings (which it shouldn't be), Finney-Smith could help.

3. Devin Vassell, San Antonio Spurs

If things go sideways early, and the Hawks determine the Trae Young era has run its course, the most logical trade partner is the one who has several of their first-round picks. Vassell would help match salary, sure, but his offensive skills would pair nicely in the backcourt with the defensive-minded Daniels. Young for Vassell, more matching salary and several first-rounders could reposition the Hawks for a quick rebuild.

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[Jamaaliver]

Vit Krejci's ability to man the PG, SG and SF spots is an amazing luxury to have for this team.

Only Jalen has the potential to play and defend so many different positions on the floor right now.

[jayu70]

I think we'll see that we have a mix-n-match set of ball handling SGs (Kobe, Bogi and Vit) to go along with the long defensive ball handing wings (Dys, Zacc and Vit).

It may play out in some games where we see more of one than others depending on first half performances of Kobe, Zacc, Dys and Vit. And the usual injury bugaboo in a long season.

(Please, Hawks stay healthy )

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I'm expecting JJ to turn it on any minute and think Ris will calm down and be a very solid first year talent

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Just need to let it play out for now. There are only about 12+ minutes of non Trae time. Get Kobe / Bogy back and let our multiple passers get the job done

[Jamaaliver]

Hawks are without an elite floor spacer or an elite rim runner/finisher.
As a result, so many insanely perfect Trae passes to (semi) open teammates don't get converted.

This post will serve as a record of many of those missed shots.

10.23 vs Nets

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10.27 vs OKC:

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[Jamaaliver]

JC becomes an UFA in Summer 2026.

I'd strongly consider bringing him back as a third big man behind Jalen and Okongwu.

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