Do you feel the Hawks need another big man?

evildallas · Post #21 » by **evildallas** » Thu May 1, 2008 12:04 am

For the record, I don't think much of Randolph Morris either, but we'll only parts of our MLE to play or league minimums. I see him as a league minimum guy. I actually like the thought of trying POB on the cheap, but I figure someone will pay more than we could offer. If the Andersen talk comes true he'll eat most of the MLE limiting other moves.

EZ · Post #22 » by EZ » Thu May 1, 2008 1:53 am

Someone mentioned Jeff Foster earlier...I think he can be a good fit for the 5. Hard working player who can play solid minutes and knows his role.

kamaze · Post #23 » by **kamaze** » Thu May 1, 2008 4:20 am

Sure they could use another big man like most NBA teams.
Just my opinion, bring in another point guard Bibby's old.
Keyon Dooling's a free agent.

markdeez33 · Post #24 » by **markdeez33** » Thu May 1, 2008 5:56 am

evildallas wrote:For the record, I don't think much of Randolph Morris either, but we'll only parts of our MLE to play or league minimums. I see him as a league minimum guy. I actually like the thought of trying POB on the cheap, but I figure someone will pay more than we could offer. If the Andersen talk comes true he'll eat most of the MLE limiting other moves.

POB = Patrick O' Bryant??

He would definitely be a nice pickup, I think an even better one than Morris. I'd like to see him in a Hawks uni.

How about Justin Williams? I was hoping that the Hawks would get him in the Bibby trade but unfortunately it didn't come to pass. The kid can rebound and block shots, exactly some more of what the Hawks need.

evildallas · Post #25 » by **evildallas** » Thu May 1, 2008 5:15 pm

I don't see much difference between Justin Williams and Solomon Jones except the playing time they received to date.

The big I am intrigued by is Johan Petro, but he isn't a free agent. Given my disappointment with Marvin's defensive prospects, I wouldn't be opposed to the following move:

Marvin Williams
Zaza Pachulia (expiring)
to
Seattle for
Johan Petro
Luke Ridnour
Damien Wilkins (contract filler)
2008 1st rounder (from Phoenix) #24 pick

I'd actually settle for the #32 pick instead of the 24th.

The move saves Seattle some additional cap space by removing the last 2 years of Ridnour and Wilkins (taking back expiring deals) and gives them the rights to resign Marvin if he blows up or sign and trade him if necessary.

We could resign Childress to start at the 3. Petro becomes the 7 footer backing up Al. Wilkins gives us a potential offensive spark of the bench. Ridnour is for insurance at PG if we decide to move Bibby's expiring contract for better piece from a team looking to rebuild.

The sad thing is I'm not sure that Seattle would even do that deal in spite of receiving the most talented player in the group.