The end of Joe Johnson as a 1st option.

[Joker]

The problem with getting rid of JJ is that they are not going to get a number 1 scoring option back in return. The team is what it is, which is unfortunately something less than a championship contender. This is the legacy of Billy Knight's failed drafts.

He have a #1 option, he just need to build around him and get players that raises his abilities.

[Diesel]

The problem with getting rid of JJ is that they are not going to get a number 1 scoring option back in return. The team is what it is, which is unfortunately something less than a championship contender. This is the legacy of Billy Knight's failed drafts.

I think you change the coach and work on the pieces. However, it's very stupid both from a chemistry perspective and from a GMs perspective to get rid of JJ.

[dhawk]

"status quo minus Woodson" would ever be enough to defeat the Magic or the Cavs (assuming LeBron re-signs). There will likely be other teams skyrocketing up the playoff chain this offseason, too.

Status quo minus Bogut appears to be enough for the Bucks to beat the Hawks with the right coach who can adjust a gameplan and motivate his players when they are outmatched against a superior opposition. So why couldn't a better coach positively affect the Hawks?

[niremetal]

Status quo minus Bogut appears to be enough for the Bucks to beat the Hawks with the right coach who can adjust a gameplan and motivate his players when they are outmatched against a superior opposition. So why couldn't a better coach positively affect the Hawks?

You did a better job making that point in 46 words than I could in several hundred. +1