Is Huerter the odd man out? (Update: Huerter traded to SAC)

[Jamaaliver]

The Weakest Link in Every Projected NBA Playoff Team's Starting 5

Atlanta Hawks: Kevin Huerter



If De'Andre Hunter makes it back to full health by the postseason, it'll make life much easier on Kevin Huerter. But knee troubles have limited Hunter to two games since Jan. 29, and the Hawks are still evaluating him day-to-day. It would be unwise to expect the second-year wing, who appeared to have made a leap before the injury, will be at 100 percent come playoff time.

That could expose Huerter, a sweet-shooting wing with more off-the-bounce game than many think. Assuming Trae Young's ankle is fully recovered, Huerter could enjoy a massive scoring game or two in the first round as defenses fixate on Atlanta's point guard. Unfortunately, with Hunter a question mark and Young sure to be hidden on a nonthreatening option, Huerter could find himself overstretched against premium offensive wings.

In truth, the Hawks have multiple players to attack defensively. We haven't even hit on John Collins, who's improved this season but still falls far short of the level at which offenses scheme away from him. Clint Capela deserves some DPOY consideration for keeping this group out of the bottom five on D.

Huerter is a wing, and that's where opposing stars live. He could be in for a rough ride.

Bleacher Report

[Riot Randolph]

The Weakest Link in Every Projected NBA Playoff Team's Starting 5

Atlanta Hawks: Kevin Huerter



If De'Andre Hunter makes it back to full health by the postseason, it'll make life much easier on Kevin Huerter. But knee troubles have limited Hunter to two games since Jan. 29, and the Hawks are still evaluating him day-to-day. It would be unwise to expect the second-year wing, who appeared to have made a leap before the injury, will be at 100 percent come playoff time.

That could expose Huerter, a sweet-shooting wing with more off-the-bounce game than many think. Assuming Trae Young's ankle is fully recovered, Huerter could enjoy a massive scoring game or two in the first round as defenses fixate on Atlanta's point guard. Unfortunately, with Hunter a question mark and Young sure to be hidden on a nonthreatening option, Huerter could find himself overstretched against premium offensive wings.

In truth, the Hawks have multiple players to attack defensively. We haven't even hit on John Collins, who's improved this season but still falls far short of the level at which offenses scheme away from him. Clint Capela deserves some DPOY consideration for keeping this group out of the bottom five on D.

Huerter is a wing, and that's where opposing stars live. He could be in for a rough ride.

Bleacher Report

would love the knicks to target him, bring him back to NY... can create his own shot and has a nice 3... do you think one of our firsts this year is enough?

[shakes0]

The Weakest Link in Every Projected NBA Playoff Team's Starting 5

Atlanta Hawks: Kevin Huerter



If De'Andre Hunter makes it back to full health by the postseason, it'll make life much easier on Kevin Huerter. But knee troubles have limited Hunter to two games since Jan. 29, and the Hawks are still evaluating him day-to-day. It would be unwise to expect the second-year wing, who appeared to have made a leap before the injury, will be at 100 percent come playoff time.

That could expose Huerter, a sweet-shooting wing with more off-the-bounce game than many think. Assuming Trae Young's ankle is fully recovered, Huerter could enjoy a massive scoring game or two in the first round as defenses fixate on Atlanta's point guard. Unfortunately, with Hunter a question mark and Young sure to be hidden on a nonthreatening option, Huerter could find himself overstretched against premium offensive wings.

In truth, the Hawks have multiple players to attack defensively. We haven't even hit on John Collins, who's improved this season but still falls far short of the level at which offenses scheme away from him. Clint Capela deserves some DPOY consideration for keeping this group out of the bottom five on D.

Huerter is a wing, and that's where opposing stars live. He could be in for a rough ride.

Bleacher Report

would love the knicks to target him, bring him back to NY... can create his own shot and has a nice 3... do you think one of our firsts this year is enough?

He's not going anywhere. And definitely not for a FRP assuming said FRP is not a high lotto pick.

[jayu70]

Huerter is #19 in the NBA in steals - WOW - didn't see that coming.  He has been sneaky good with those timely steals, always seem to get them when we most need them to. What I like about them is he isn't a gambler with those steals, he does well reading plays and stepping in at the right moment.

[Jamaaliver]

would love the knicks to target him, bring him back to NY... can create his own shot and has a nice 3... do you think one of our firsts this year is enough?

Perhaps. Huerter's eligible for an extension this summer. If he agrees to a reasonable deal, he stays long term.

If he pulls a John Collins and turns down an extension for a shot at a bigger payday in 2022 RFA, I have to think we would strongly consider moving him in a deal.

Hard truth: He's unlikely to be a starter here as long as Bogdan and D Hunter are here at SG and SF, respectively. There's a decent chance he seeks the opportunity to start elsewhere.

[jayu70]

92.9 The Game Radio Interview (listen from the 31 minute mark). Other Hawks content scattered prior.
https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/the-midday-show-w-andy-randy-13/andy-and-randy-hour-3-5-6-21-374592788

[Jamaaliver]

Huerter’s price just went up on this contract extension.

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[tbhawksfan1]

Might need to change the title to Is JC the odd man out...

[Jamaaliver]

Legendary Game Seven performance by Kev.

He’s in line for a huge raise very soon.

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[Geaux_Hawks]

Man I can't find the thread where I had Huerter as the guy to be traded out of the wings on the team, but I hate I even said it. He's been everything I could ask for, and he still got plenty of room to grow.

[HMFFL]

Kevin Chouinard: John Collins on Kevin Huerter: “We call him K’Von. With the apostrophe.” 

 

– via Twitter KLChouinard



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[jayu70]

I take no exception trading Huerter for an upgrade, just not interested in moving him for rentals. (Jrue, Hayward). Having said that m, Huerter is going into the season as the backup SG. I think we'll at least see how the rotations are looking thru the trade deadline. The year that Huerter hits RFA, Bogi will have 1 guaranteed year left (he has a player option in last year).
The question is, will Huerter have improved enough to be able to move on from Bogi or take his starting spot or will he be relegated to 6th man and/or be moved.

Interesting position for the Hawks going forward. Maybe Kevin is our LouWill replacement in the short term.

[shakes0]

you guys/gals remember when I turned this kid's season around a couple months ago? You're welcome.

[jayu70]

you guys/gals remember when I turned this kid's season around a couple months ago? You're welcome.

[hawks_fan25]

Pretty sure we can close this conversation now

[Jamaaliver]

Huerter among those looking at a big pay raise in the next 13 months:

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KH leaving his imprint on this postseason:

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