Hawks 2025 Offseason Thread

Jamaaliver wrote:This guy was my #1 target in trade/free agency for multiple years now.

He'd be great with Trae setting him up for easy buckets.

Read on Twitter

Lauri Markkanen would be a nice fit with Trae but I don't view him as a need at this point.

Can he play extended minutes because 30mpg seems to be his number.

I can't justify his contract and it doesn't appear that the rest of the league can. Other than the Jazz because he helps them meet the minimum payroll requirement.

Post #428 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun Aug 10, 2025 7:02 pm

HMFFL wrote:Lauri Markkanen would be a nice fit with Trae but I don't view him as a need at this point.

Can he play extended minutes because 30mpg seems to be his number.

I can't justify his contract and it doesn't appear that the rest of the league can. Other than the Jazz because he helps them meet the minimum payroll requirement.

All valid concerns.

But a year from now, if Kristaps walks away in Free Agency, I could see Atlanta getting Lauri in another salary dump to open up PT for the Utah young'ns.

graymule · Post #429 » by **graymule** » Mon Aug 11, 2025 4:42 pm

Just read another prediction for this season's Hawk team.

They don't believe. Expect us to be a play-in loser.

:oops:

tbhawksfan1 · Post #430 » by **tbhawksfan1** » Mon Aug 11, 2025 6:06 pm

graymule wrote::oops:

Just read another prediction for this season's Hawk team.

They don't believe. Expect us to be a play-in loser.

You can find everything on the net but most have the Hawks third or fourth in the East

Post #431 » by **HMFFL** » Mon Aug 11, 2025 6:16 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
HMFFL wrote:Lauri Markkanen would be a nice fit with Trae but I don't view him as a need at this point.

Can he play extended minutes because 30mpg seems to be his number.

I can't justify his contract and it doesn't appear that the rest of the league can. Other than the Jazz because he helps them meet the minimum payroll requirement.

All valid concerns.

But a year from now, if Kristaps walks away in Free Agency, I could see Atlanta getting Lauri in another salary dump to open up PT for the Utah young'ns.

I ideally hope we have Trae Young signed and Dyson Daniels. With the rest of our payroll, adding Lauri Markkanen's salary doesn't seem to be a reality.

However, like you, I would be all for adding Lauri Markkanen, if he is willing to play multiple positions, or if we can eventually move him for value.

Post #432 » by **HMFFL** » Mon Aug 11, 2025 6:21 pm

graymule wrote::oops:

Just read another prediction for this season's Hawk team.

They don't believe. Expect us to be a play-in loser.

In the East these are the predicted or Vegas over/under win totals.

Team - Different Sportsbook Win Totals
Cleveland 55.5, 56.5, 59.5
New York 53.5, 55.5
Orlando 47.5. 50.5, 51.5
Atlanta 46.5, 47.5, 50.5
Detroit 44.5, 45.5, 49.5
Milwaukee 42.5, 43.5, 48.5
Boston 42.5, 47.5

https://www.vegasinsider.com/nba/odds/win-totals/

jayu70 · Post #433 » by **jayu70** » Mon Aug 11, 2025 6:30 pm

graymule wrote::oops:

Just read another prediction for this season's Hawk team.

They don't believe. Expect us to be a play-in loser.

Most predictions have us a high as 3 and as low as 6.

Rebound Mound · Post #434 » by **Rebound Mound** » Mon Aug 11, 2025 9:43 pm

I do not know much about the process and rules or renewing contracts, etc.
But I am a little afraid of the Trae's situation.
Does this mean we are going to have more problems or a loss of confidence between both parts.
Or does just it mean that the franchise needs or wants to see the output of this new roster?

Post #435 » by **HMFFL** » Mon Aug 11, 2025 10:57 pm

Rebound Mound wrote:I do not know much about the process and rules or renewing contracts, etc.
But I am a little afraid of the Trae's situation.
Does this mean we are going to have more problems or a loss of confidence between both parts.
Or does just it mean that the franchise needs or wants to see the output of this new roster?

4yrs, $229m is what we can apparently offer right now.

5yrs, $350m is what we can offer if he makes an all NBA team this season.

Do you think he will be like De'Aaron Fox and sign the 4yr, $229m, if we offered it right now?

Trae has made one all NBA team (3rd team) in his career.

Post #436 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Aug 12, 2025 1:38 am

Four Seasons Later, The 2025-26 Hawks Might Be Better Than The 2020-21 ECF Team

Do the 2025-26 Hawks have an argument to be a better constructed team than the one that went to the 2020-21 Eastern Conference Finals?

https://www.si.com/nba/hawks/news/four-seasons-later-the-2025-26-hawks-might-be-better-than-the-2020-21-ecf-team-01k2cv8x0wjd

B8RcDeMktfxC · Post #437 » by **B8RcDeMktfxC** » Tue Aug 12, 2025 4:01 am

Jamaaliver wrote:This guy was my #1 target in trade/free agency for multiple years now.

He'd be great with Trae setting him up for easy buckets.

Read on Twitter

Back when he was drafted I wanted to see the Knicks draft him to pair with KP. I still think that would be a pretty interesting prospect. Haven't thought about whether that's at all possible salary-wise. :lol:

[edit] appears not to be. I can't see how trading Trae for Lauri works bbwise and that seems like the only real possible salary trade.

jayu70 · Post #438 » by **jayu70** » Tue Aug 12, 2025 11:15 pm

Watch on YouTube

Post #439 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Aug 13, 2025 1:42 am

Former Hawks Front Office Advisor Grant Liffman speaks with KOC about a number of things NBA and Hawks related.

He makes some interesting revelations. Nothin earth shattering...but noteworthy.

Watch on YouTube

Post #440 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Aug 13, 2025 5:57 pm

John Hollinger wrote:2025 NBA offseason grades

Atlanta Hawks Grade: A

Getting an unprotected lottery pick from New Orleans to move down 10 spots in a blah draft made this offseason a huge success on its own. The Hawks also walked away with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard and Kristaps Porzingis at a cost of … Terance Mann, Georges Niang, Clint Capela and the 22nd pick in the draft. The Hawks still need one more big body, and extension questions loom for Porzingis and Trae Young.

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