The Mega Super Rumor Thread (Part 2)

[sturt]

11 minutes ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

 

Rich owner + Bird Rights = 

 

 

Missed one...

+ Significant NBA Salary Cap Increases

 

[Spud2nique]

Just now, KB21 said:

Not sure why some act like Atlanta is trading three lottery picks 

22-30 picks I think (hope).

[ShooterSays]

@NBASupes, @Sothron, @thecampster

Next insider drop, can y'all start a new thread please? This feels like the Murray thread and it has finally come to its conclusion.

[NekiEcko]

plus I think the new TV deal will kick in and with 2 new teams, we will be fine

 

[NBASupes]

Just now, ShooterSays said:

@NBASupes, @Sothron, @thecampster

Next insider drop, can y'all start a new thread please? This feels like the Murray thread and it has finally come to its conclusion.

Its @thecampster turn if we do

[TheNorthCydeRises]

1 hour ago, NBASupes said:

He's an excellent attacker and creator off attacks. But he has to improve his shot if he's gonna be our SG next to Trae or he's gonna be splitting a lot of SG mins with Bogi and Kevin. 

 

Minutes rotation

PG - Trae ( 34 ) - Murray ( 14 )

G - Murray ( 18 ) - Bogi ( 26 ) - Huerter ( 4 )

F - Hunter ( 26 ) - Huerter ( 22 )

PF - Collins ( 32 ) -  Johnson ( 12 ) - Hunter ( 4 )

C - Capela ( 28 ) - Okongwu ( 20 )

 

Total minutes

• Trae - 34
• Murray - 32
• Collins - 32
• Hunter - 30
• Capela - 28
• Bogi - 26
• Huerter - 26
• Okongwu - 20
• Johnson - 12

 

That's a solid 9 man rotation, with Murray playing split minutes at PG and SG.  If they don't want Hunter playing any PF ( which I don't ), you take 4 minutes from Huerter and give it to Hunter.

Of course, potential injuries will give some of the others to play significant roles.   AJ Griffin MIGHT crack the rotation at SF, if Hunter or Huerter falters.  He'll definitely play if one of the wings go down.

[terrell]

51 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

Unless Atlanta is just trying to honor the fact that he wants out. I would keep him but like Denver with Nyland, Okongwu is primed and ready for a starting role at the 4. 

For Nate’s simple offense to work, our forwards are going to have to be elite shooters from the corners. It makes the Griffin pick look that much better.

[sturt]

3 minutes ago, ShooterSays said:

Next insider drop, can y'all start a new thread please? This feels like the Murray thread and it has finally come to its conclusion.

 

Before you wrap it up, would be nice to have some retrospective from each, if he has the time to write it up... what you thought was going to happen and when, how your thinking had to adjust as the timeline moved along, and what insights you may have now that you didn't have before... or whatever else occurs to you.

[JayBirdHawk]

Just now, sturt said:

 

Before you wrap it up, would be nice to have some retrospective from each, if he has the time to write it up... what you thought was going to happen and when, how your thinking had to adjust as the timeline moved along, and what insights you may have now that you didn't have before... or whatever else occurs to you.

Good call.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

1 hour ago, ShooterSays said:

Trae / Cooper

Murray / Bogi 

Hunter / Huerter / AJ

JC / Johnson

Cap / OO

I’m actually feeling a little giddy lol

 

Sorry sir.  Cooper isn't cracking this lineup, because Nate isn't playing more than 10 players.   

He might only play 9.

[NBASupes]

3 minutes ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

 

Minutes rotation

PG - Trae ( 34 ) - Murray ( 14 )

G - Murray ( 18 ) - Bogi ( 26 ) - Huerter ( 4 )

F - Hunter ( 26 ) - Huerter ( 22 )

PF - Collins ( 32 ) -  Johnson ( 12 ) - Hunter ( 4 )

C - Capela ( 28 ) - Okongwu ( 20 )

 

Total minutes

• Trae - 34
• Murray - 32
• Collins - 32
• Hunter - 30
• Capela - 28
• Bogi - 26
• Huerter - 26
• Okongwu - 20
• Johnson - 12

 

That's a solid 9 man rotation, with Murray playing split minutes at PG and SG.  If they don't want Hunter playing any PF ( which I don't ), you take 4 minutes from Huerter and give it to Hunter.

Of course, potential injuries will give some of the others to play significant roles.   AJ Griffin MIGHT crack the rotation at SF, if Hunter or Huerter falters.  He'll definitely play if one of the wings go down.

Okongwu getting 20mpg is disgusting. John will have to be traded.

Just now, TheNorthCydeRises said:

 

Sorry sir.  Cooper isn't cracking this lineup, because Nate isn't playing more than 10 players.   

He might only play 9.

JJ ain't cracking the rotation either. 

[NBASupes]

The Skyhawks gonna be nasty too

Coop

Griffin

Martin

Tillman

JJ

[JayBirdHawk]

5 minutes ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

Okongwu - 20

I think he's gotta play more minutes. That was his total last year and many wondered why it seemed his minutes were capped. Maybe lower Cap's minutes to keep him healthy and give OO 4 more minutes - lower Cap's and Johnson by 2 minutes. That way we can actually see if OO has any offense at PF.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

1 hour ago, cam1218 said:

When I think of the Highlight factory I think of embarrassing second round playoff finishes lol.

 

Please respect that team, especially since we only lost 1 series that we weren't the higher seed.  They were the ones who put hope back into this franchise. 

We had missed the playoffs for 7 years in a row, before that group finally matured enough to get to that next level ( with the help of Bibby )

That team was the start of a 10 year consecutive playoff run, the longest in Hawks history.

[Spud2nique]

2 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

The Skyhawks gonna be nasty too

Coop

Griffin

Martin

Tillman

JJ

Fun team for sure I’d pay NBA ticket money to see that. Coop, AJ and JJ, ohhhh weee, that’s nice Supes.

[terrell]

Someone’s take over at the spurs blog haha (I think his draft pick years are off, am I right?)

 

“Note that the 2023 Charlotte first round pick is heavily protected and will likely convey into a second round pick in 2026. And the 2026 swap will never happen.

 

The Spurs trade Murray for:

a 2025 second round pick

a 2027 (late) first round pick

a 2029 (late) first round pick

an expiring Gallo.

 

This is the worst trade in Spurs history and an absolute abomination.”

[TheNorthCydeRises]

1 hour ago, Hawkmoor said:

Thats what I've been saying over and over and they finally stepped up and made a championship move.  The good part is they are not finished yet.

 

It's so nice to see you happy, and not all doom and gloom.

All we need is for Plainview to chime in.  Hope he's OK.

[GThawks3]

Scotto: Sacramento is likely out after taking Keegan Murray in the draft, and Portland just traded for Jerami Grant unofficially, who plays the same position as John Collins. There have been rumblings about Collins not being totally happy with his current role.

Kirschner: From talking with people since the draft, it seems like the market for Collins has decreased quite a bit. Now, I’m not really sure who’s interested in him… As it stands now for John, the market has definitely dwindled down for him. It’s not a possibility the Hawks just keep him. The Hawks aren’t going to just trade John for nothing. We’re talking about someone who’s a really good player.
 

Scotto: Rival executives around the NBA I’ve spoken to believe a potential extension for De’Andre Hunter down the line could be in the high teens or close to $20 million annually. Those executives have also gotten the sense from talking to Atlanta that Hunter is a part of the team’s core going forward with Trae Young and Onyeka Okongwu. 

Kirschner: I think the Hawks want to get something done with Hunter. They want that wrapped up heading into the regular season.

 

Scotto: Ayton has been linked with the Hawks in a potential sign-and-trade scenario. The Hawks, I’ve heard, want to create more playing time for Onyeka Okongwu. If there was going to be a trade package for Ayton, I don’t know if John Collins would be in that. I think certainly Clint Capela would be a possibility as a true center and someone who played with Chris Paul.

Kirschner: I’ve heard from multiple people that the only way the Hawks would pursue Ayton is if he could be had on less than a max contract. If that’s the case, it’s certainly possible Phoenix retains him and tries to rebuild that relationship with him.

 

 

Edited June 29, 2022 by GThawks3

[JayBirdHawk]

2 minutes ago, terrell said:

Someone’s take over at the spurs blog haha (I think his draft pick years are off, am I right?)

 

“Note that the 2023 Charlotte first round pick is heavily protected and will likely convey into a second round pick in 2026. And the 2026 swap will never happen.

 

The Spurs trade Murray for:

a 2025 second round pick

a 2027 (late) first round pick

a 2029 (late) first round pick

an expiring Gallo.

 

This is the worst trade in Spurs history and an absolute abomination.”

No 2029 pick.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

1 hour ago, gurpilo said:

I don't see OO and Capela starting together.

I want them to play SOME together, but Okongwu may not be fully ready to get major minutes at the 4.

Just give him spot minutes for now, and let JC handle the rest.