Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Things Are Getting Weird
This may be the weirdest installment of Atlanta Hawks Headlines. For some reason, Mike Dunleavy Jr. is refusing to report to the team.
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From Soaring Down South 1/9/17
Report: Mike Dunleavy Jr. Seeking Buyout From Atlanta Hawks
Apparently Mike Dunleavy Jr. isn’t too excited about being an Atlanta Hawk. Marc Stein and Marc J. Spears of ESPN are reporting that Dunleavy is refusing to report to the team. He would like to be bought out or traded to a contender. How will this starting contest end?
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Atlanta Hawks Hoping to Make a Splash in Free Agency?
Rocky Roberston believes that the Hawks should be buyers on the free agent market next summer. Rudy Gay, Gordon Hayward, and Danilo Gallinari are at the top of his wishlist.
Report: Mike Dunleavy Jr. To Join Atlanta Hawks Tuesday
The staring contest is over. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, Dunleavy has agreed to join the Hawks after meeting with Mike Budenholzer.
Hawks Around The Web 1/9/17
The Hawks are wisely rebuilding because they can’t beat LeBron James
Tom Ziller of SB Nation lays out exactly why the Hawks are entering rebuilding mode despite a 21-16 record. Even when they’re at their best, they can’t defeat LeBron James. They are better served to start acquiring young assets now, so they can be competitive in the eventual post-LeBron Eastern Conference.
The Top 5 Kyle Korver Hawks Moments
Hawks.com released a breakdown of Kyle Korver‘s top five moments as a Hawk. It’s an enjoyable trip down memory lane. Get your tissues ready. There may be a tear or two.
Day-to-Day NBA Podcast: What’s next for the Atlanta Hawks?
On The Step Back’s Day-to-Day NBA podcast, Jason Mann speaks to Brad Rowland about the current direction of the Hawks.
As the trade deadline approaches, what should the Hawks do?
Chris Herbert of Peachtree Hoops delves into what the Hawks should do as the trade deadline nears. Herbert lays out all the options, and also wonders if they might go in a direction that nobody is expecting.
Mike Dunleavy Really Doesn’t Want To Play For The Hawks
Tom Ley of Deadspin offers his take on the Mike Dunleavy Jr. situation. In typical Deadspin fashion, it’s quite funny.
Next: Three Trade Scenarios For Paul Millsap
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