Atlanta Hawks 2015 Off-Season Thread

[lionsheart404]

True. The Hardaway trade shows where their thinking is though. Upgrade over the bench deficiencies. The PF and C spots need more bodies, and we'll see what happens with Demarre, he looks like a safe bet to stay.

[azuresou1]

I liked KJ McDaniels before the draft, and I like him now.

Someone mentioned Ajinca, he's a good target as well.

[Jamaaliver]

I'm telling you, ALL SIGNS point to bud not believing in bigs, small ball just won the NBA title.

He's not interested in bigs anymore, all we are linked to is guards and combo guards

Meanwhile SAS just drafted a Center, is pursuing the best PF on the Market and just convinced Hall of Fame 7 footer Tim Duncan to come back.

Even GSW had to lean heavily on bigs to get past A Davis and the Hornets, M gasol and Grizz & D Howard and the Rockets.

We.

Need.

Size!!!!

Every playoff we say this...

[PandaKidd]

You're preaching to the choir with me man haha

I just don't think the philosophy works with bud. He values shooting over size and rebounding

[Jamaaliver]

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This makes Aron Baynes an UFA...I think. He'd make a solid 3rd center for us. Clearly an upgrade over Pero and the corpse of Elton Brand.

[my2bits]

Josh smith?

J-schmoove should go to Golden State. Sign for mle. He has his flaws but I don't see Draymond doing anything that Josh can't do. In fact, he is just as good of a ball handler, a better shot blocker and passer and a better finisher than Green. Green just has a better attitude. The Warriors are looking to replace David Lee and they could do a lot worse than Josh.

[Jamaaliver]

Reports are LMA wants to bring RoLo with him if possible

At the risk of sounding old and out of touch...

What the heck is a RoLo???

[my2bits]

You're preaching to the choir with me man haha

I just don't think the philosophy works with bud. He values shooting over size and rebounding

Nothing wrong with that philosophy but...we at least need to have that versatility on the roster. Just like Bogut didn't play as much while the Warriors were sewing up the title we need someone specifically for bigger lineups. He only plays if the match-up calls for it but not having that player at all is a lack of foresight. I mean if Mike Scott was basically benched during the playoffs because coach didn't feel he matched up why not reserve a role for a shot blocker/rebounder. The best teams can adapt and adjust to the opponent's style successfully.

[td00]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/EricPincus/status/616042253065150465[/tweet]

This makes Aron Baynes an UFA...I think. He'd make a solid 3rd center for us. Clearly an upgrade over Pero and the corpse of Elton Brand.

Makes sense, but Bud simply doesn't take on any former Spurs.......for whatever reason.
Been asking for a Josh Harrellson, who showed well as a Knick, and didn't get much of a shot in Miami......now in Phx SL.
Cheap and mobile with a decent jump shot.

[my2bits]

Reports are LMA wants to bring RoLo with him if possible

At the risk of sounding old and out of touch...

What the heck is a RoLo???

RObin LOpez

[PandaKidd]

Robin Lopez- RoLo

[Rip2137]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/EricPincus/status/616042253065150465[/tweet]

This makes Aron Baynes an UFA...I think. He'd make a solid 3rd center for us. Clearly an upgrade over Pero and the corpse of Elton Brand.

Makes sense, but Bud simply doesn't take on any former Spurs.......for whatever reason.

You know Austin Daye is on our team, right?

[td00]

Yeah, you got me there.......and I liked that pickup......more inactive than active though.

[Jamaaliver]

Robin Lopez- RoLo

Reports are LMA wants to bring RoLo with him if possible

At the risk of sounding old and out of touch...

What the heck is a RoLo???

No!

Absolutely not!!!

As a chocolate lover and an old person who gets confused very easily, I refuse to allow that nickname to stand.

Suitable alternatives:

• Rob-Lo
• The Boy Wonder
• Brook Lopez's little brother
• Jennifer Lopez's dad
• that weird guy who beats up mascots
• the player we gave up in the FIRST JJ trade

or simply...Sideshow Bob.

[PandaKidd]

I call him sideshow bob normally, just a lot to type out

[Hawk Eye]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/JeffSchultzAJC/status/616241856544948224[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/616239701394128896[/tweet]

HOLY S!@$?

[Jamaaliver]

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HOLY S!@$?

$20 million a year for Millsap?!?! He better take that and run.

And he'd be great next to Vucevic and Oladipo with a good coach in Skiles!!!

Millsap leaves us for O-Town...do the Magic become the best team in the division?

Or is MIA still too strong with Dragic, Luol, Bosh and Whiteside?

[my2bits]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/JeffSchultzAJC/status/616241856544948224[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/616239701394128896[/tweet]

HOLY S!@$?

Whew! 4 yrs/$80m . That's a lot of zeroes Paul. As bad as I hate to say it, I'd take it. He's 30 yrs old and will never ever make more. If he comes back to the Hawks it means he really likes it here and thinks that we can win.

[Hawk Eye]

yea i love paul but it wont hurt my feelings at all if he chooses the money (orlando) over a winning culture (us). Thst is just a crazy amount of money.

[PandaKidd]

We reportedly offered him the same. So bidding war will begin.

Im not OK with paying im 20 million, but whats our backup plan?