Atlanta Hawks: 4 Realistic Options Hawks Could Sign in Restricted Free Agency
By Chris Guest
A discussion of some of the more realistic options the Atlanta Hawks could pursue in restricted free agency this offseason.
With the season winding down, the Atlanta Hawks are looking ahead to what will likely be one of the most impactful offseasons in recent franchise history.
After two successful drafts in a row in which they selected franchise cornerstones John Collins, Trae Young and Kevin Huerter consecutively, the team is setting themselves up for another important draft while also keeping an eye on free agency.
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The team did quite well in the free agency market last year, as they picked up a low-cost flyer on a former #5 overall pick in Alex Len, which has worked out for the most part, as he has played quite well as the team’s backup center – who has had to start at times due to injuries in the frontcourt.
Beyond that, the Atlanta Hawks signed NBA legend Vince Carter to a minimum, which was immediately one of our favorite signings of the offseason. Vince managed to log his 25,000th point as a member of the Hawks, and he is also, stunningly, the team’s leader in three-point percentage as the season winds down.
This year, the free agency market will be stacked with a wide variety of players available. Numerous marquee free agents will be on the market, and the Hawks would do well to see if they might be able to persuade one of them to come to the Hawks.
Restricted free agency is always a crap shoot, as incumbent teams can match the offer sheet that another team throws a player’s way. Here, we’ve outline 4 players that the Atlanta Hawks should pursue in restricted free agency.