Atlanta Hawks offseason talk W/ Wes Morton
Peachtree Hoops managing editor Wes Morton joins the show. We talk about the questions surrounding the team along with some draft talk and more.
Topics
What do we make of the Hawks
Should they resign Levert
Draft talk
Dyson and Zac taking the next step
#atlantahawks #nbaoffseason #nba #nbanews #nbapodcast
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😂😂do the hawks really need a president 😂 c'mon man , Atlanta is 8 deep with 2 first round picks and cap space, I wouldn't being anyone back on an expiring contract and get a FA
Kobe is 21 y do we need a backup PG 😂😂😂😂 and don't say injury anyone can get injured, that's y you develop Wallace and Dyson, I don't believe in getting players that aren't versatile
Great show!
JJ, OO, Mann, and 3 1st rounders for Giannis.
If they want Richaser, I would take OO off and send Richaser, but definitely try to keep Richaser out of the deal.
I would then trade a 1st for Porzingis, give Middleton the mid-level, resign LeVert for no more than 18 mil. a season, (4yrs. 72m) resign Vit, sign Tyus Jones to a minimum deal.
Extend Daniels (5yrs. 125)
Draft Queen at 13.
Porzingis, Giannis, Richaser, Daniels, Trae, LeVert, Niang, Jones, Queen, MoG, Kobe, Vit, Mathews.
I know this is crazy but Bump that tax and second apron.😊😊😊
I think anybody that cant see the difference that Quinn has made in the Organization as a whole, the development of the players, the Bridge from G-league to the NBA roster that has been connected, the approach of the game the players have on the floor during games, and the confidence with which they now play with now consistently. If you can't see the drastic change that has been made since his arrival. You just don't understand basketball.
This roster as a whole is in such a good place now compared to where it was before it is so drastic it's ridiculous if you can't see it.
Quinn's figer prints are all over it. JJ was in the running for most improved player before he got injured. Hunter went from not wanted to 6th man candidate and a 20pts a game player with actual trade value around the league. Zacc a player nobody across the league had any confidence in or expectation for. And was said to be the worst number 1 draft pick in a long time was 2nd in the league in ROY votes. Made 1st team all rookie team. Okungwu went from not the guy and maybe a bust to an additional building block for the future of the team, Mo G went from G-League injury prone player to real rotational Defensive guy with Offensive upside. Vit has went from 2 way guy to A real bench piece. Dyson Daniels went from what are the Hawks doing with this trade of Murray to OMG he's the DPOY candidate, MIP award winner.
Trae Young led the league in assist.
You dont question or get rid of Coaches who do this things for your franchise and your players.
You fire Quinn the whole Roster of players will turn against you. Because they understand what Quinn means to them. You can't take those things lightly.
Good show quality depth is a high priority. Do u move forward with KB? Who knows, his skill set is exactly what we need for a guard. But, is there a free agent that is substantially better than him next year? idk. Rim running PF or C and a wing imo..
I am just wondering is anyone following the new CBA rules. If not, I recommend that you do so before throwing out these trade inquires and rumors. Who wouldn't want Giannis I'm not nessarily thrilled with it but I understand that this new person in charge might want to make a splash along with a fanbase that is desperate to win an BA title. I don't think Giannis and Trae does that in the three year window they will probably have.
If the Hawks do trade for Giannis we will probably have the answer before this year's draft and with the Hawks holding the 13th and 22nd pick I am sure the Bucks would want both of those picks including future picks.and this could happen at a time where draft picks are going to be even more valuable. Now comes the players: If I am the Bucks we are starting with Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongu including the two first round picks this year and future picks. It is a lot but we are talking about arguably a top two or three player in the league who is already in his prime and we are talking about a no doubt a win now move. The Bucks are not going to give him away.
How about the fact that Trae is extension eligible this summer. For a player who is turning 27 this summer who will be entering his prime the Hawks will have to decide if they want to have two max players on the roster along with Dyson'r money which could be around 25M per year.
Trade trae not winning a championship with him! Can't play defense