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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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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 02: Josh Jackson #20 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during a free throw by Gorgui Dieng #14 in the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 02, 2020 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) /

Josh Jackson

Drafted 15 spots ahead of John Collins in the 2017 NBA Draft, Josh Jackson has yet to live up to the billing of a fourth overall pick. The Suns cut bait with him after just two seasons, trading him to Memphis last Summer, who stuck J.J in the G-League.

Since joining the NBA squad in January, Jackson has been inconsistent, but impressive in select games. He scored 20 points on 9-12 shooting against the Lakers, and 19 points in 16 minutes of play earlier this week against Brooklyn.

He was supposed to be a stout defender coming out of Kansas, which has yet to show up in the NBA, but he’s already scoring better than most expected. The 23-year-old is obviously improving, albeit slowly, and would be worth a flier for any young team like the Hawks.

Even just a one year deal for Jackson while they wait for the 2021 free agent class would be smart for the Hawks, who could use his effort defense and occasionally hot three-point scoring.

There’s still a chance Jackson becomes a worthwhile NBA player, and someone is going to give him that chance this summer. He’s very low-risk but could provide a huge ceiling.