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4 Veteran Free Agents Hawks Could Sign this Offseason

By Chris Guest

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 16: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Miami Heat at Staples Center on March 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 16: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Miami Heat at Staples Center on March 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 25: Michael Beasley #8 (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 25: Michael Beasley #8 (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

A proven bucket-getter, Michael Beasley would immediately provide the Hawks with someone who is unafraid to take shots. A conscious-less shooter, Beasley would fill the role vacated by former Hawk Tim Hardaway Jr., who never shied away from hoisting up tough shots.

Though Beasley’s statistics don’t particularly pop in any one category, he would provide solid bench scoring for the Hawks, who already ranked in the top 10 in bench scoring during the 2017-18 season – though most of that was due to a lack of go-to options on offense.

With Beasley coming off the bench, he would immediately become the team’s bench sparkplug – replacing Marco Belinelli. Though Tyler Dorsey could certainly develop into that player for the Hawks after establishing himself as a reliable three-point shooter late in the season for the team, perhaps Beasley will be able to help Dorsey find that alpha mentality and help Dorsey develop into a more proactive offensive player.

Beasley had a fairly strong year for the New York Knicks, appearing in 74 games (30 of which were starts). Those 74 marked the highest total since his second year in the league, when he was a member of the Miami Heat.

A career 35 percent shooter from downtown, Beasley upped his percentage from deep to a robust 39.5 percent in his 10th year in the league, which has always been an important element of the Hawks in recent memory.

If the Hawks are looking for a sturdy veteran presence who can still provide some highlight moments as a 10-year NBA player, Beasley would be a nice fit.