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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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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 10: Davis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards dribbles against De’Andre Hunter #12 of the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Capital One Arena on January 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Davis Bertans

Dāvis Bertāns is similar to Joe Harris in a lot of ways; a true three-point marksman who plays B-grade defense. Bertans is much larger however, at at 6’10 can (and has) play the three, four, or five for a team.

The 2011 second round pick took his time coming to the NBA, but was worth the wait. Since joining the league in 2016 he’s been a constant threat from beyond the arch, earning the ‘Latvian Laser’ nickname. As a sixth man in Washington this year, he’s made 42 percent of his 8.6 three-point attempts per game. Only three players average more makes from deep than him this season.

The Hawks don’t have a starting spot for him, but he could be a very fun backup for John Collins or De’Andre Hunter if he accepts another off-the-bench role.

He can create his own threes as well as work as a catch-and-shoot guy, and if he ever shared the court with Trae Young, would instantly make the defense play way out to 30+ feet.

https://twitter.com/NBCSWizards/status/1235432119305789440

He’s at the top of my personal wish list for the Hawks this Summer, and Atlanta Hawks GM Travis Schlenk should take a look at him if they don’t draft a big.