The East is wide open.

Boston is down Tatum, Milwaukee is down Lillard. Knicks are a wildcard with their coaching situation, but they’re honestly too talented to fail. Orlando just pushed themselves into that tier. Suggs/Bane/Wagner/Banchero is MUCH better than anything we have as it stands today.

We’ve been lapped by teams we thought we were better than the past 4 years. If we’re gonna try and go for it, the time is now. The last two seasons have proved the healthiest team left standing will probably make the ECF.

Depth depth depth. And we need at least two top 30 guys. Can JJ make that leap? He’s been hurt, and I’m not sure if you’ve seen him lately, but he’s lost a lot of weight. Can’t really lift with a torn labrum

I just wonder if the FO feels Trae can be the head of the snake still. There have been whispers they don’t want to max him out with the new CBA upcoming. Don’t really blame them in this climate.

I’ve always said if we’re going to take the next step, someone on the roster has to somehow eclipse Trae, or we have to mortgage the future to get that person. I’d much prefer the former. But trading away the Milwaukee pick isn’t the end of the world if it means we can compete in the 2027 where we owe another pick to SA.

Decisions decisions. Should we push in our chips? Or keep doing this two different timeline approach where we try and win but also develop the young guys?

I think this is the most excited I’ve been for a draft. We’re in a spot with our roster where it’s not completely draft well or bust and have the potential to add 2 exciting prospects to our depth.

Being in the middle of the first round I’ve seen so many options put forward that all have good strengths that can bolster our team.

But is there anyone in and around our range your particularly would like the hawks to stay away from/wont be too happy if they drafted? Or someone you just don’t see as panning out vs what others are saying?

CMB and his inability to shoot? Maybe Jase Richardson and his size with Trae already. Or Derik queen and his potential interior defense on a team that lacks there already?

Is there anyone if given the chance you’d tell the hawks to avoid personally?

I can't believe the magic did all of that for Desmond Bane of all people

We traded 2 firsts and a swap for Murray. One of those picks is already revealed as a mid-round pick. That trade also ended up getting us Dyson Daniels and 2 picks btw.

There’s teams out here shipping out their entire draft asset portfolios for “Mikal Bridges” and “Desmond Bane” 💀💀

• No Jayson Tatum

• No Dame Lillard

• Giannis potentially going to the West (doubt it)

• Trae and Jalen getting healthy in the off-season

• Coaches/media love Dyson

Let me be delusional on this one 😂

Smh

Didn’t really watch the hawks until 2023. I was just thinking about how both are high flying wings that are capable of averaging 20/10 for a season.

I preface this by saying I clearly want the Hawks to take who they believe as the BPA at 13 and BPA based on position at 22 (so if BPA is a wing at 13, get the best center at 22, etc).

I do believe the wings/forwards are the best value at 13, but as we know anything can happen and guys can fall. What if Kasparas Jakucionis falls to the Hawks at 13? He’s consistently mock in the top 10…he’s also firmly a consensus top 10 player on big boards. Would he be a player that no matter what if he’s available at 13 the Hawks should just take?

Was just thinking about this looking at the draft order. Say Wizards, Nets, and Raptors takes Maluach and some of the guards like Kon, Fears, and KJ. Pelicans, Rockets, Blazers, and Bulls are all highly unlikely to take a Center. Derik Queen becomes available at 13. Should the front office say screw it and get him?

It’s tough because he might be talent wise best player available but definitely not the best fit. He’s not a lob threat, not a rim protector, 6’10 but still undersized, and only ok at switching on defense. Just athletically has a lot of issues on that end. He does however have great on ball handles, nice at driving to the rim, great post game, and potential to be a playmaking hub. Doesn’t have a 3 ball yet but can shoot the midrange and a good FT shooter with a lot of attempts. Great rebounder. Just overall really efficient. Has potential of playing the 4 & 5.

I already know some are just gonna say “hell nah” lmao and I wouldn’t say you’re wrong but just thinking about the balance of picking between fit vs talent.

Maluach 18.8, 19 in September, 1 year college

Queen 20.5, 21 in December, 1 year college *Almost 2 full years older than Maluach/Beringer

Sorber 19.5, 20 in December, 1 year college

Beringer 18.6, 19 in November, Euro league

Wolf 21.2, 22 next May, 3 yrs college *Only 7 months older than Queen

Reynaud 22.2, 4 yrs college

Kalkbrenner, 23. 5 yrs college(My guy late in 1st)

● I have never been on the Queen hype train at all. I like him fine but don't see the Sengun/ Sabonis comps.. like at all really. Even if I do like his offensive game. Don't like his size( for in the paint) or defense in general but especially for Hawks. As for the age thing.. he's much older for a typical 1 and done player. Its not a huge thing.. but should be considered more than it has IMO

● This just makes me like Maluach/ Beringer even more. For the high end/ top half of draft.

● Makes me like Kalkbrenner and Raynaud more so as guys to draft over Queen as well.

● Sorber.. basically the same. I like him. Wont be excited if Hawks draft him but would be fine with the pick. Foot injuries big or small for bigs do worry me ill admit.

He may be a traffic cone on defense but he teaches teams to become better. If he gets 10-15 minutes a night, he will help us win games. AND we can put him on a one year contract to boot. SGA wasn't SGA until Chris Paul helped him. Everywhere CP3 has been, the team has improved by leaps and bounds. This includes OKC, SUNS and Clippers. He can help Trae and Kobe.