Hawks 2025 Offseason Thread

[ReggiesKnicks]

Atlanta Hawks on free Dunc'd On. Good listen as a Pacers fan.

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https://player.fm/series/duncd-on-basketball-nba-podcast-2467388/atlanta-hawks-2025-26-season-outlook-with-brad-rowland

[Jamaaliver]

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[jayu70]

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Dante is a Center.
N'Jaiye is a SF.

[HMFFL]

Atlanta has a claim to being the best three point shooting team in the league

The Hawks went from one of the weakest shooting teams to one of the best in just one offseason

https://soaringdownsouth.com/atlanta-makes-shocking-turnaround-critical-weakness

[HMFFL]

Our front office has fixed our three point shooting woes this offseason. Having only two players that made 100 or more 3-pointers was an issue. Our 19 year old rookie at the time was one of them.

Trae won't have to attempt 8 per game if he doesn't want too. I hope he goes for as many assist as he can to create for his teammates and improves his 2-point shooting/floaters.

Here's a quick breakdown of the top single-season assist totals:

John Stockton - 1,164 assists (1990–91)
John Stockton - 1,134 assists (1989–90)
Isiah Thomas - 1,123 assists (1984–85)
John Stockton - 1,128 assists (1987–88)
John Stockton - 1,126 assists (1991–92)

Enough with the 3-point and assist talk because our Hawks ranked 3rd in points in the paint.

Let's jave a great season!

[Jamaaliver]

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[jayu70]

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[jayu70]

Hawk Talk from 28 minutes....

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[Jamaaliver]

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Thanks for this. Twas a good listen during a busy day at work.

Anything stand out for you?

The Risacher Eurobasket take was disappointing. ZR played pretty solid in limited minutes -- IMHO.

[jayu70]

Hawk Talk from 28 minutes....

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Thanks for this. Twas a good listen during a busy day at work.

Anything stand out for you?

The Risacher Eurobasket take was disappointing. ZR played pretty solid in limited minutes -- IMHO.

Agreed on the ZR take, more confusing than disappointing.

[Jamaaliver]

The final big move of the offseason...or the precursor to yet another acquisition?

(I wish we had pursued Malcolm Brogdon for that backup PG spot.)

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The addition of Westbrook would give Atlanta the most elite bench in the NBA. While he is the marquee target, two under-the-radar free agent guards could be impactful for the Hawks in other ways.

Dennis Smith Jr. and Delon Wright would be cheaper, yet still effective options. Smith Jr. should still be in the league. He has not found an NBA home since his stint with the Brooklyn Nets in 2024, where he proved to be a more-than-capable on-ball defender.

Wright has system familiarity as he was a member of the Hawks in the 2021-22 season, quickly becoming a fan-favorite despite only being in Atlanta for one season. On the court, Wright looked great in minutes with and without Trae Young on the floor.

While there are some great free agents still available, Atlanta may choose to get active in the trade market to improve their second unit. Two names stand out from the rest as realistic options for the Hawks in their search for backcourt depth.

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[tbhawksfan1]

I think that Saleh made another schrewed move. The Kobe trade opens up around $7M and the Hawks can use either the BAE or Capela TE. Another quality bench player on the way?

[HMFFL]

The final big move of the offseason...or the precursor to yet another acquisition?

(I wish we had pursued Malcolm Brogdon for that backup PG spot.)

Spoiler:

The addition of Westbrook would give Atlanta the most elite bench in the NBA. While he is the marquee target, two under-the-radar free agent guards could be impactful for the Hawks in other ways.

Dennis Smith Jr. and Delon Wright would be cheaper, yet still effective options. Smith Jr. should still be in the league. He has not found an NBA home since his stint with the Brooklyn Nets in 2024, where he proved to be a more-than-capable on-ball defender.

Wright has system familiarity as he was a member of the Hawks in the 2021-22 season, quickly becoming a fan-favorite despite only being in Atlanta for one season. On the court, Wright looked great in minutes with and without Trae Young on the floor.

While there are some great free agents still available, Atlanta may choose to get active in the trade market to improve their second unit. Two names stand out from the rest as realistic options for the Hawks in their search for backcourt depth.

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Westbrook and "elite" don't mix.
Now, if we want to continue to not be taken seriously, sure let's sign Westbrook.

[Jamaaliver]

The final big move of the offseason...or the precursor to yet another acquisition?

The addition of Westbrook would give Atlanta the most elite bench in the NBA.

Westbrook and "elite" don't mix.
Now, if we want to continue to not be taken seriously, sure let's sign Westbrook.

HMFFL bringing the heat!!!

No pulling punches on this board.

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