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Just now, Hotlanta1981 said:

That line up will not be able to score dude. You'll have Dennis throwing up an endless number of bad shots because nobody else can score.

Howard can score in the pick and roll.  He was a dominant finisher as a roll man in Orlando.  If we exercise all of D12s talents like the Rockets never did, I think he can still be quite effective.

Just now, NBASupes said:

I would say it's a 48 win team but let's be clear, trading Millsap for nothing is a MISTAKE. They need to trade Splitter and Thabo. 

D12 is such a wild card, it's really hard to make predictions.

Just now, ATLHawks3 said:

That's a fake page.

Haha good catch.  I was so mad.

Holy shit this would be an absolutely terrible deal.

Just now, DrReality said:

ESPN saying Korver's future unquestionably and my be traded to dump salary. That may make a lot of sense given he's lost a step. What his salary nimber.?  

I don't believe that.  I would think we would need his spacing in any roster we could come up with involving D12

Just now, NBASupes said:

It doesn't matter what he does at the top. That's for the future but for now, Atlanta needs to get 18 million dollars in cap room by any means. 

Ah, right because it's just his cap hold we need to clear for.

Just now, NBASupes said:

We can't cut Patterson. We have a lot less than 6 million. That info in the 1st post was wrong. We only have maybe 3-5 million. Clearly, 5 million in cap space will help us a ton. It means Thabo and Splitter can be traded and we can free up the money that way. 

What do you think are the chances of Horf sacrificing 1 or 2 million to make it work?

Just now, NBASupes said:

Thabo is an extremely easy trading piece. I mean, we can trade him now but Splitter. He might have to be packaged with Thabo. 

 

The Nets come to mind. 

Honestly, moving both contracts should be super easy considering how free agency has been.  Every team has cap space (almost) and can absorb a cheap contract for a decent vet.

2 minutes ago, kg01 said:

Yeah,  not happy with this turn of events

I just dont understand how bazemore could possibly be worth 70million...

Don't see this news in the twitterverse at all.  Don't be trolled.

Just now, ATLien_ said:

Why would  the Celtics do this when they can sign Al  outright?

Maintain cap for Durant?

CViv on 98.9 says he doesn't think Horford likes Dwight Howard and he thinks we will sign and trade him to the Celtics.

2 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Sometimes it's not who is better.  Ask Manu and Iggy.  When  Pop and then Steve Kerr approached Manu and Iggy about coming  off the bench it was about balancing the roster and having a better bench.

Yes, but you don't put the best player on the team on the bench.  That is what we would be do by moving Millsap to the bench.

YUCK!!!

Baze is in a free agent meeting with Houston.

4 minutes ago, GrimeyKidd said:

pg dennis, Jack? 

sg THJ, Korver, Bembry 

sf Sap, Thabo, Prince

PF Al, Hump , Muscala

C D12, Splitter,  Edy

Scott instead of Hump.  We need the offense from Scott more than we need what Hump brings.  Maybe more like this.

pg Dennis, Jack

sg THJ, Korver, Bembry 

sf Sap, Thabo, Prince

PF Al, Sap, Scott, Muscala

C D12, Splitter,  Edy

This is a HUGE and NASTY defensive squad.  We could lock up any team in the league for a full 48 minutes.  Our only challenge will be scoring.

16 minutes ago, AHF said:

You have to bench Dwight for FT shooting at that point in a lot of games anyway so that doesn't seem like a problem.  

Can't hack off the ball for the last two minutes.

4 minutes ago, h4wkfan said:

If we are going to package up all our assets for Buddy, I'd much rather see how far 12, 21, Minny's 1, and THJ would get us in the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes.  

Looking at that I'm not sure that's anywhere close to what they would ask...but it's a starting point. 

Could you imagine this squad+Jimmy Butler?  Our defense would be insane.

3 minutes ago, willthepureshooter said:

So, the numbers guy is telling us to ignore the numbers? Lol! Anyone with common sense would see the difference in playoff games played. I guess you had to wait until Lowry had a high scoring playoff game to try to make your argument somewhat valid. I guess you had to "decompress" as well. Haha!

While Lowry was handling business on his home floor, Teague was riding the bench behind the 2nd string PG in the playoffs in an elimination game!!!!!  I don't understand how this is a debate at this point. 

2 hours ago, willthepureshooter said:

I can't believe we're having this debate. How can anyone believe Kyle Lowry's better than Teague in the playoffs.  Please take a look at the Per 36 statistics for each player in the playoffs and tell me what part makes Lowry better. The guy is nothing but a chucker that doesn't play defense and tucks his tail against other premium guards. When was the last time Teague walked off the court during any game let alone the playoffs to "decompress?" Man, I get a slight giggle everyday from some of the Squawks eggsperts. Please stop spreading the foolery. 

 

OK I'll bite.  Teague wasn't on the court to close out our season-ending game 4 against the Calfs in Atlanta.  Isn't that just as bad, if not worse?

2 hours ago, QuantumHawkz said:

Splitter had an injury prone season. He should play better next season if he's fully healed and healthy. 

Every season for Splitter is injury prone. 

Horford said in his exit interview that his primary focuses this summer will be working on his post game and putting the ball on the floor.  Hope we see some great results from that.