2023-24 Insider Information Thread

[kg01]

3 minutes ago, KB21 said:

Contrary to he opinion of some here, Landry isn’t dumb enough to bottom the team out when he doesn’t have control of his picks over the next three drafts.  He’s not taking the Lakers’ trash for Trae.  

People also need to explain why the resslers would choose to forgo the money Trae makes for them in favor of what any of these non-stars in the '24 draft bring them.

[KB21]

1 minute ago, kg01 said:

People also need to explain why the resslers would choose to forgo the money Trae makes for them in favor of what any of these non-stars in the '24 draft bring them.

Exactly.  Let’s see.  Let’s trade Trae to the Lakers for Reaves, Hachimura, Vanderbilt, and FRPs that we will not see anytime soon that will also be in the 20s because you have actively helped LA retool around Trae and AD.  
 

ESPN pushes this shit because their only goal is to make the Lakers better.  

[JTB]

2 minutes ago, kg01 said:

People also need to explain why the resslers would choose to forgo the money Trae makes for them in favor of what any of these non-stars in the '24 draft bring them.

If they planned to sell the team maybe they promised to Trae they’d trade him before the sale.

i don’t know I know Landry isn’t dumb but that doesn’t mean his hands aren’t forced at times.

[kg01]

Just now, JTB said:

If they planned to sell the team maybe they promised to Trae they’d trade him before the sale.

i don’t know I know Landry isn’t dumb but that doesn’t mean his hands aren’t forced at times.

Why tho?  Player movement is independent of ownership changes.  Meaning, he could force a trade regardless of all that.  There's no need to promise to move him before that.  Not arguing with you, I realize you're just tossing scenarios out. 

[JTB]

9 minutes ago, bleachkit said:

At least take a look at the trade before writing us off. Maybe there's a team willing to move heaven and earth to get Trae. 

I’m bias…there is no good trade for Trae.

[georgia]

Which team in the NBA can trade for Trae to make them an NBA champ???     No one.  
 

He ain’t going to the Lakers.    Lebron has to have the ball in his hands and Trae doesn’t play off the ball.  
 

Trae will be in Atl

[Final_quest]

Not going to the Lakers.  

[Afro]

33 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

So I came across it:

There is so much wrong with this besides the 'Hawks don't have control of 3 years worth of picks'

Embrace a youth movement by:

1. handing over the starting PG spot to an older PG

2. Trading for 2 guys in Reaves and Rui who are the same age as Trae and another who is older.

3. Building around whoever we take in the draft when the draft is considered weak and doesn't have a clear cut #1 .

 

The real sad part is all of the Hawks "fans" defending and praising it in various people's comments. 

"it gives us the chance to move to a more defensive team with DJM and Clingan!" 

By trading for Austin Reeves..... Sure. 

[Afro]

17 minutes ago, JTB said:

If they planned to sell the team maybe they promised to Trae they’d trade him before the sale.

i don’t know I know Landry isn’t dumb but that doesn’t mean his hands aren’t forced at times.

What person is trying to buy the Hawks sans Trae? Lol. 

ETA: Yes I understand the Financials behind buying a team. Selling AFTER you trade away the only money maker on the team is selling from a worse position(which TBF is how this FO/ownership operates....) 

Edited June 21 by Afro

[Sothron]

2 hours ago, deester11 said:

Seriously though.  Insiders...it is time.  There has to be some scuttle on the trade front. Possibilities.....something.  Or are nuggets not allowed anymore? That's a serious question..not trolling...

I love that album 

 

Tidbits only:

There's two real trade offers for Trae the team is considering. I'm not talking about the crap from bleacher report or random realgm trade offers.

There's five teams interested in trading for the #1 pick.

There's five teams interested in Capela and I think he's gone.

There's six teams interested in Murray. I think he's gone.

There's four teams interested in Hunter. I think he's likely to be gone.

AJ is being used as a sweetener option in some offers we are sending to teams on our end.

 

When I say teams are interested I mean real, actual trade talks not random media driven narratives.

 

[Spud2nique]

1 hour ago, warcore said:

If anyone is wondering, I've always been a sucker for shoulder shit. I better stay away from the Bay. 

I fell in love over the shoulder lean. Ya, I’d highly recommend it and if you got a sweet tooth for the JLo type…s… 

Edited June 21 by Spud2nique

[KB21]

7 minutes ago, Sothron said:

 

Tidbits only:

There's two real trade offers for Trae the team is considering. I'm not talking about the crap from bleacher report or random realgm trade offers.

There's five teams interested in trading for the #1 pick.

There's five teams interested in Capela and I think he's gone.

There's six teams interested in Murray. I think he's gone.

There's four teams interested in Hunter. I think he's likely to be gone.

AJ is being used as a sweetener option in some offers we are sending to teams on our end.

 

When I say teams are interested I mean real, actual trade talks not random media driven narratives.

 

I can’t think of any potential legit Trae trade unless it involves SA giving the Hawks their picks back plus some.  Trading a Trae for FRPs doesn’t help because the team he goes to will be better and in the playoffs.  

[BangHolman]

9 minutes ago, Sothron said:

 

Tidbits only:

There's two real trade offers for Trae the team is considering. I'm not talking about the crap from bleacher report or random realgm trade offers.

There's five teams interested in trading for the #1 pick.

There's five teams interested in Capela and I think he's gone.

There's six teams interested in Murray. I think he's gone.

There's four teams interested in Hunter. I think he's likely to be gone.

AJ is being used as a sweetener option in some offers we are sending to teams on our end.

 

When I say teams are interested I mean real, actual trade talks not random media driven narratives.

 

Can you say if in your opinion offers are better than the trade deadline crap offers?

[Spud2nique]

51 minutes ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

My inside/outsider told me this:

 

Paul George opting out, looking for a MAX deal

Hawks sign and trade for P, ( 4 yrs / 221 M ) sending Murray and Capela + filler to the Clippers.  Filler more than likely AJ Griffin

Hawks also take Sarr @ #1, but dangle him on night 1, just in case someone throws them an offer they shouldn't refuse

 

 

Hawks lineup

 

PG - Trae

F - Hunter

F - George

F - Johnson

F/C - Sarr ( or Okongwu ) . . . with the non-starter being 6th man

I like it on paper but PG13 never stays healthy bro.

[Spud2nique]

1 hour ago, warcore said:

"shoulder shit"

You an outsider you even slang like . 

[Afro]

Not directly Hawks related, but we hate KOC sooo.... 

 

Of course *hes* the only one that likes the deal. 

[Spud2nique]

7 hours ago, Spud2nique said:

I love that gif  

I didn’t put him on ignore. Thanks your gif was a reminder.  

[capstone21]

15 minutes ago, Sothron said:

 

Tidbits only:

There's two real trade offers for Trae the team is considering. I'm not talking about the crap from bleacher report or random realgm trade offers.

There's five teams interested in trading for the #1 pick.

There's five teams interested in Capela and I think he's gone.

There's six teams interested in Murray. I think he's gone.

There's four teams interested in Hunter. I think he's likely to be gone.

AJ is being used as a sweetener option in some offers we are sending to teams on our end.

 

When I say teams are interested I mean real, actual trade talks not random media driven narratives.

 

Are these trades that improve us or are we giving people for lesser contracts and picks?

[bleachkit]

43 minutes ago, kg01 said:

People also need to explain why the resslers would choose to forgo the money Trae makes for them in favor of what any of these non-stars in the '24 draft bring them.

I would think first and foremost Trae's strong relationship with the Ressler's would keep him here. 

[TheNorthCydeRises]

2 hours ago, Dnice said:

72 hawks on nba tv at 6 vs Lakers coming on soon. They're on the bad side of a blow out, but in case anyone wants to check in.

 

I caught the 2nd half of this game as I came home from work.

I didn't know that the Hawks were the last team that great Laker team beat on their 33 game win streak.

Pistol and Lou Hudson barely shot the ball in the 2nd half.  All I saw were numerous Laker players, including Jerry West, knocking down shots . . . and Wilt getting about 3 - 4 blocks.