Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Melo Talk, All-Star Recaps, And More
Did Paul Millsap play well in the All-Star Game? Would Carmelo Anthony fit in Atlanta? Find out those answers and more in today’s edition of Atlanta Hawks Headlines.
Welcome to today’s edition of Atlanta Hawks Headlines. As always, this is a place to find all the best Atlanta Hawks content from Soaring Down South and around the web. Today the content featured focuses on Paul Millsap’s All-Star Game performance, how Carmelo Anthony would fit with Atlanta, Atlanta’s rising ticket prices, and more.
If a piece we might have missed has caught your eye, make sure to tweet us a link at @SoaringDwnSouth or @acsnyde. Enough talking, let’s take a look at today’s articles.
From Soaring Down South 2/20/17
Paul Millsap’s All-Star Game Recap
Paul Millsap represented the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night. He played well in limited minutes. Millsap finished with five points, five rebounds, and three assists in just 13 minutes. Millsap’s game isn’t one built on flash. His game is built on substance. His fundamentally sound style doesn’t stand out in the exhibition game setting.
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Carmelo Anthony Would Be A Good Fit With Atlanta Hawks
Tyler Sellers examines how Carmelo Anthony would fit with the Hawks. A trade is unlikely, but Anthony would fit in perfectly alongside Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard. Acquiring Anthony would give Atlanta a talented veteran core to compete in the present. However, Anthony’s contract with the New York Knicks possesses a no trade clause. Landing Anthony in a trade is a long-shot for the Hawks.
Hawks Around The Web 2/20/17
Locked on Hawks podcast: All-Star recap, projections and more
On the latest episode of Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland recaps the All-Star Game, talks about where projection systems peg the Hawks, and more. Rowland also discusses Mike Budenholzer’s rotations during the first half of the season, Forbes evaluations, and Steve Holman remaining Atlanta’s radio broadcaster.
Grading the Atlanta Hawks at the Break
On the Peachtree Hoops Podcast, Kris Willis and Phil Naessens breakdown the Hawks at the All-Star break. They give each rotation player a grade, as well as head coach Mike Budenholzer. We’re 56 games into the season and the Hawks have a 32-24 record. Have they exceeded expectations?
The Curious Case of the Atlanta Hawks’ Ticket Price Increases
Graham Chapple at Hawks Hoop looks at the Hawks’ ticket price increases for the 2017-18 season. Fans are seeing steep increases, due to the cost of upcoming arena renovations. Will this have a negative impact on future attendance?
At trade deadline, Budenholzer wants short and long term success
Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on Mike Budenholzer’s thoughts on the trade deadline. Budenholzer wants to make the team better this season without comprising their long term outlook. Can the Hawks make a meaningful move without giving up a significant amount of their young assets and draft picks?
Next: Assessing The Hawks At The All-Star Break
We’ll see you tomorrow morning for more Hawks chatter.