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May 12

54 minutes ago, KB21 said:

I sure as hell wouldn’t give up Murray and OO and only get f***ing Brandon Ingram.

What if it was Ingram, Daniels, #21 and the lakers 2025 unprotected first?

May 11

2 hours ago, Mikey said:

It’s so early for draft news but if this t wolves source is right I can’t think of who he is saying because there is only one center that fits that description and he will be long gone by 10…

I am passing along what that source said. I find it interesting that the NBA at large (that is how it was put to me) thinks the Hawks will fake wanting a wing but will really go for a defensive minded center. I don't see Clingan lasting that long either.

May 11

Also heard from my Twolf source the NBA at large suspects the Hawks are going to fake to get a wing in the draft but really get a true center with size and ability to defend.

May 11

16 minutes ago, ryandauwalker said:

If NO blinks first, what does the deal look like?

OO and DJ for BI, Dyson Daniels, LAL 1st and 21?

Tentatively connecting dots on my end here but yes

May 11

Mild updates?

All of my sources agree that Herb Jones is going nowhere. Pelicans don't want Capela, they want OO and DJ and as @NBASupes has said the sticking point is we want the LAL pick. Someone will blink first on this. My guess is it is the Pelicans because they are frankly closer to contending if they make this trade than if they sit o on their hands.

May 7

1 minute ago, NBASupes said:

You don't got to read the board, it was out there then but NO and Atlanta talks heated up during Murray's play when Trae was out.

I've been hearing about serious NO/ATL trade talks for months now. It takes time for FO to make big trades. FWIW I'm mentally preparing myself for BI as a Hawk next season and DJM out the door to NO.

May 7

26 minutes ago, NekiEcko said:

Indeed, acquiring one or two first-round picks would be beneficial for facilitating future deals (I have a hunch that OO/Hunter/AJ might be traded this summer too).

@Sothron, I'm pleased to see your Wolves performing well, but I'm curious if they reach the Finals, will they retain the entire roster and pay the luxury tax?

Yes. Glen Taylor refused the rest of the sale because Arod/other guy were going to trade KAT and get under the LT. Taylor has waited a long time to have another good team and is willing to pay for it.

May 7

I don't see them trading Herb Jones. Think BI and Dyson and one or two first rounders. I believe the source said it was DJM and Capela going to them. The main thrust of the trade is BI for DJM and the rest is just trying to work out value for each player.

May 7

3 hours ago, Vol4ever said:

Draft pics don't matter because we blow it in the draft .

I wouldn't agree with that. Frankly the only thing keeping us going is how good the drafting was under Travis and that landry's first draft so far looks promising. Kobe Bufkin is the real deal and our two second round picks are expected to have rotation minutes next season.

What is killing us is our cheap ass owner's refusal to pay the LT.

May 7

4 hours ago, deester11 said:

Insiders. What say you? Any truth about the Pels..bs..or hopes up and settle for "we tried?" We gonna get this dude ain't we?

One of my Hawks sources is fairly confident Ingram is coming to Atlanta and we're sending them DJM. Other pieces are involved and we're getting back at least one first rounder.

May 3

You all are welcome on the Sothron bus. I only wish I could direct all the greatness from the Nuggets and TWolves lately over to the Hawks.

May 2

So from sources I can't name but trust:

This is the first time the Hawks FO has seriously considered trading Trae. Trae has told the Hawks he's tired of this treadmill act. He either wants them to trade for a star and pay the LT going forward or he wants to be traded.

I think the cheapness of Ressler of not paying the LT will offset the money Trae makes for the franchise and he will "reluctantly" agree to move Trae and the team will restock with draft picks and maybe a young guy. This, I stress, is my personal opinion and NOT what I was told by sources I trust.

May 2

Directtv stream which used to be AT&T is good FWIW. It is what we use to watch regular television and has all the local RSN on it

April 30

5 hours ago, Spud2nique said:

Who @Sothrongot? 2/3 of his favs meet!

Wolves are the 1A, remember. Nuggets are 1B. I will definitely pull for the Wolves

My dream NBA Finals are Hawks/Wolves. I'll win no matter what. Will cry like a baby if the Hawks ever win the Finals...

April 24

3 hours ago, terrell said:

He's only played over 55 games once in 4 years..

And he regressed under Quin.

No thanks to OO as our starting Center..

I also have withdrawn my support for OO as a starting center for us. I know Quin wants a big guy there and OO ain't that guy.

April 19

I haven't been active much and I apologize for that.

I have thought about this post for some time. I can't keep tilting at windmills because one wonderful playoff run we *almost* won a title. That was going on 4 seasons ago.

This team does not work. The only way to really do this right is a complete tear down. Keep Jalen and guys on rookie contracts not named AJ Griffin.

Flip Trae to the Spurs for our picks plus some of the ones they control.

Flip DJ for whatever the best deal is.

Flip Hunter for whatever the best deal is.

Flip Capela...OO....Bogi. Just keep moving them out, collect assets for future drafts and start all over with Quin and Hawks U over at College Park.

This franchise is in a horrible place. We have no picks or a swap the next three straight seasons after this upcoming draft. This team is a play in at best with the holes on the roster. We have an owner that is beyond cheap.

There's no easy fix or even a tough fix for this. It simply does not WORK. We need to go back to a rebuild. We have enough good players to at least get a jump on a rebuild. Going down the path we've been where the FO does basically nothing except make the roster worse so the seventh richest owner in the NBA doesn't pay the LT is simply madness.

April 19

9 hours ago, kg01 said:

Hey, one-a yall get @Sothron on the phone. Where you at, my dude? Hope all is well.

sick from new diabetic medication, really doing a number on my stomach. thanks for wondering about this old guy bro

My one lone update from two Hawks sources:

Our starting backcourt will be different next season. One was that short, literally word for word, and the other was a little more wordy but it is what you've all heard: Trae could get more but Ressler wants to keep him and DJ is the more likely trade candidate. Both agreed the Trae/DJ days are over.

April 18

I honestly hope we lose this game so we can just have a higher lottery chance and pick. We're not healthy enough to really challenge anyone in the playoffs.

April 18

Much rather have the pick this year than hoping for something next season. You can't count on the Kings to be a perennial playoff team, folks.

April 16

Tony Ressler Avoids Luxury Tax Again. More than one word, I admit, but it is the most fitting.

April 9

Edey ate Clingan's lunch in the game last night. If you had doubts about Edey I seriously question how you can watch the game of basketball. The kid is basically unstoppable on offense.

April 9

Edey was great last night. He would be a monster here in Atlanta with Trae feeding him.

April 4

First JJ trip dub tonight. I'm sure Nate is somewhere grinding his teeth.

April 3

5 hours ago, shakes said:

I think this thread is terrible. Been the same people regurgitating the same opinions ad nauseum. At this point just lock this thread and re-open it next year once Edey actually starts playing some NBA games and we all need a place to laugh []

You really are dedicated to this heel turn

April 3

This is the best single draft prospect thread in Hawksquawk history. If there's still the HOF forum for threads this needs to be in it. Supes is giving a master class of facts. This is his best draft prospect breakdowns I have ever seen. Truly impressed, bro.

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