Jeremy Richardson.

[mrhonline]

I've been rather lazy lately on reading all the way thru threads, so forgive me if this has already been posted, but...

...the Hawks did extend a QO to Jeremy Richardson. He's a restricted FA like the other two.

Salim and Mario West are unrestricted - the former as good as gone, the latter easily replaceable. Also, it appears that Solomon Jones' contract is now guaranteed for the remainder of the season.

[Admin]

That is good news. I feel like Salim will have a long career ahead of him but he will probably have to go elsewhere to achieve it. No huge loss based on his production but still a disappointment given the high hopes placed on by many of us. Richardson should be able to easily (and more effectively) replace whatever Salim gave us and I am VERY happy that Solo will be back. I'd like to see West brought back as well, if not someone is sure to give him a chance.

[mrhonline]

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I'd like to see West brought back as well, if not someone is sure to give him a chance.

Not making him restricted makes me think that Woodson soured on him, or that Sund doesn't care for players of his ilk (i.e., no offensive ability).

If the Hawks do bring in a wing shooter, that gives you five wings in JJ/Marvin/Chill/JRich/FA, so there's really no room for Mario.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

That's Sund, working his magic and trying to lock up the shooter before anything else.

[Zone034life]

I suspect West will have to go to the RMR and earn his job on the team just as he did last season. Richardson showed a great shooting touch last season and if used properly can be a nice weapon off the bench. If he has good stamina I say run him off screens to free him to shoot and it could also make teams switch causing miss matches.

[DrReality]

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I'd like to see West brought back as well, if not someone is sure to give him a chance.

Not making him restricted makes me think that Woodson soured on him, or that Sund doesn't care for players of his ilk (i.e., no offensive ability).

If the Hawks do bring in a wing shooter, that gives you five wings in JJ/Marvin/Chill/JRich/FA, so there's really no room for Mario.

The people Woody didn't sour on is a short list.

Glad to hear it about Solo and JR. I bet Salim has Delta on his speed dial. I wish him the best.

[Chris18]

I still think Mario has a spot on this team becuase he has the ability to guard 3 positions and does it well. He will still have to play in the RMR to show he deserves it but I'm sure he wil do just that.

[DrReality]

You'd think we will begin to hear about who they invite to camp next week because the SL starts the next week?

[Diesel]

Richardson will be our first shooter off the bench in lue of Salim then?

I would have to think that this was part Woody's doing. He and Salim never did mend fences well.

[TheDude]

great news....i think jeremy has a future if he puts the work in and gains confidence and experience...the same with solo....i like mario's hussle, but he HAS to get some type of offensive rythym. not neccessarily a scorer but be, i don't know, better than me.

[Diesel]

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great news....i think jeremy has a future if he puts the work in and gains confidence and experience...the same with solo....i like mario's hussle, but he HAS to get some type of offensive rythym. not neccessarily a scorer but be, i don't know, better than me.

I would love to see Jeremy become the next RaJa Bell, but he has to be the best defensive player he can in order to get on the court.

[Cwell]

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great news....i think jeremy has a future if he puts the work in and gains confidence and experience...the same with solo....i like mario's hussle, but he HAS to get some type of offensive rythym. not neccessarily a scorer but be, i don't know, better than me.

yeah if Mario can develop a decent mid range jumper at least but one thing he does have is that he finishes inside a whole lot better than Marvin.I remember the game against the Bucks he started he had 4 points in the first minutes along with some steals and rebounds.He had a nice floater in the lane as well as a slam on the break.

[EazyRoc]

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great news....i think jeremy has a future if he puts the work in and gains confidence and experience...the same with solo....i like mario's hussle, but he HAS to get some type of offensive rythym. not neccessarily a scorer but be, i don't know, better than me.

Mario needs to be able to shoot the 3 and improve his handles.

[Swatguy]

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Richardson will be our first shooter off the bench in lue of Salim then?

I would have to think that this was part Woody's doing. He and Salim never did mend fences well.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Salim offered a 2 year 4 mil. offer with an option.

[DrReality]

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Richardson will be our first shooter off the bench in lue of Salim then?

I would have to think that this was part Woody's doing. He and Salim never did mend fences well.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Salim offered a 2 year 4 mil. offer with an option.

Why would he accept that after the way he's been treated.

Every year we talk about who we wil go after and there's a lot of talk. But who exactly have we landed the past few years other than JJ?

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I don't see this year being any different. We will get whowever is left over and that won't be much.

[TheTruth]

One, there is NO way Salim is coming back after the way he has been treated. Zero Chance.

Mario is a good defensive player, but what else does he have going for him? If he works on his offense a little, I think he might be brought back.

People expecting us to go after some mid-level talent in the FA period are setting themselves up for disappointment. But eh, hope I'm wrong.

And those who feel J Rich will get decent playing time (I'm not talking about 20 mins a game, so calm down), even with Salim gone, will be disappointed as well. I just dont see Woodson playing the guy. He wouldnt play him in garbage time, and I just dont see him playing him now--even though we do need a shooter off the bench.

[DrReality]

has JR been through training camp with us? Seems like we picked him up. I was thinking playing the summer league and going through camp could get him fixed in the rotation. That's what West did, but he played great defense.

If West could get a shot and JR some defense they could help us a lot. Cause we ain't gonna land a whole lot more.

[Johnnybravo4]

Honestly I think Salim will go to Europe and become one of the greatest guards in the history of the Euroleague. He will probably go over there and avg 35ppg and 9apg.

[DrReality]

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