Center: Al Horford has missed significant time with two chest-muscle tears, and he does not have ideal size for a center. Kentucky's James Young would work, though he might be better off as a shooting guard with Korver sliding down.Ģ. His point forward skills would maximize a roster loaded with catch-and-shoot specialists. UCLA's Kyle Anderson would be an ideal fit. Finding a higher-upside scorer would allow the Hawks to test defenses and create more mismatches. DeMarre Carroll is a workhorse but would be best suited as the centerpiece of a strong bench unit. Small forward: Kyle Korver, Lou Williams and John Jenkins all fit best at shooting guard, so the Hawks have a deficiency at the other wing position.
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They could make a run at Luol Deng or several other top perimeter players during free agency.ġ. Mostly, though, the Hawks have money to spend and a lot of options. Their best free agent is Elton Brand, who might not seem necessary but can be a mentor for a deep, young frontcourt.
44 overall pick Mike Muscala initially played in Spain but came to the Hawks in midseason.ĭecision-maker: Danny Ferry took over as team president in 2012 and has been granted the opportunity to rebuild the entire roster with the help of coach Mike Budenholzer.īiggest offseason decisions: The Hawks probably will pick up a cheap qualifying offer on Mike Scott and might keep Shelvin Mack and Gustavo Ayon, too.
17 overall pick Dennis Schröder struggled in the NBA but played well in the NBA Development League and was on the playoff roster. 16 overall pick Lucas Nogueira stayed in Spain and is expected to come to the NBA in 2015.
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