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8 Early Potential Free Agent Signings for the Atlanta Hawks

By Dallin Duffy

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 06: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Kevin Huerter #3 of the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at State Farm Arena on March 06, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 06: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Kevin Huerter #3 of the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at State Farm Arena on March 06, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 04: Kris Dunn #32 of the Chicago Bulls reacts after a call late in the second half against the Boston Celtics at United Center on January 04, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) /

Kris Dunn

Say what you will about the former 5th overall pick, but Kris Dunn knows how to defend. The soon-to-be restricted free agent has averaged just 8.3 points per game in his career, and has shot just 25 percent from three this season, but the Hawks don’t need backcourt scoring. They need backcourt defense.

Dunn could work as Trae Young’s antithesis off the bench, and potentially even play crunch time minutes in close games with his stout defense. Running the second team would be a nice change for Dunn, who’s been asked to be a starter most of his career despite never playing like one.

Signing Dunn likely means the Hawks move on from Jeff Teague and/or Brandon Goodwin, and don’t draft a point guard in the Draft. He’s also a restricted free agent, and if the Hawks really want him, they’ll likely need to offer more than he’s actually worth.

Dunn hasn’t played since January 31st with a knee injury that will cost him the rest of the season. With rookie Coby White looking like a stud in Chi-town, the Bulls could be ready to move on from the 25-year-old Dunn.