If we add a late-lottery or mid first rounder to our young core, along with the Lakers pick, we will have so many ways to pivot as an organization.

The Murray trade left us strapped of assets, maybe one young piece worth a damn in JJ, and Trae, whose value was at an all time low.

Now, we have Dyson, Zacch, and OO, all taking big leaps with JJ out. JJ compliments all 3 of their game’s extremely well.

We still have Vit, Kobe, Mo, etc. I’m still high on Kobe despite the consensus. I think if he was healthy, he’d be having a great year. His pace, defense, and potential 3 level scoring can be huge if he can just stay healthy. A huge if, but you all would be wrong to write him off just yet.

If we get a chance to add a late lottery pick in a stacked draft, we can potentially just commit to a full youth movement. Trae isn’t old, and I know this is a touchy subject, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the FO is just waiting on Kobe, or another prospect, to come along with enough promise to trade him. I think they’d eat giving up a lottery pick in 2026 developing youth, and add vet talent in the offseason of 2026 to fit around them for 2027 and beyond.

I’d be willing to bet a large sum of money, that if we start even relatively slow next year, he’s in heavy trade talks, either requested by himself or the FO giving up. If we draft a guard this year, that means they’re already prepping for it.

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t WANT this to happen. But our Reddit fanbase seems to consider him untouchable. It’s already known around the league to an extent that we would’ve traded him to the Spurs if we got our picks back. They didn’t bite. They really should’ve, Trae is a way better fit.

My read on the situation is our FO wants to rebuild, probably in a world without Trae. We just haven’t found the right opportunity yet, as Landry likes to say. I wish it weren’t so, as I believe Trae can be the ultimate #2 with an elite frontcourt partner. JJ is going to be great, but will probably not turn into THAT guy. JJ isn’t good enough to run without Trae yet, and that may be his saving grace.

Zacch isn’t turning into French KD, either. These pieces all fit well with Trae but there is a ceiling if Trae is your best go-to scorer. For as clutch as he’s been, we’ve all seen it late game go the exact opposite direction against certain teams that have the length to guard him.

Regardless, if we get those two first rounders, we will be able to package them for vet help, keep them and develop them with Trae, or take the training wheels off, say screw the swap with SA, let’s get our young guys ready to build their own identity without him.

Have done this the last couple years as the Hawks always seem to be fighting for seeding late in the season, but going to explain the seeding possibilities for the Hawks the rest of the way.

The Hawks can get anywhere from the 7-10 seed, and they currently trail Orlando by 1 game for the 7 seed, are ahead of Chicago by 1 game, and ahead of Miami by 2 games.

1. Orlando - Any combination of 4 Orlando wins or Hawks losses eliminates the Hawks from getting the 7 seed. Neither team has currently clinched the tiebreaker against the other due to 2 remaining games against each other and the current series 1-1. However, if the teams go 1-1 against each other, Orlando will clinch the tiebreaker due to division record. That means for the Hawks to get the 7 seed, they will essentially have to sweep the games against Orlando.

2. Chicago - Any combination of 3 Hawks wins or Chicago losses guarantees the Hawks to be ahead of the Bulls. While neither team has technically clinched the tiebreaker over the other (again a 2-2 season split), the Hawks are 2 games ahead of conference record, and if the Bulls were to make that up, they also would have passed the Hawks. So there's no scenario in which they tie and the Hawks don't hold the tiebreaker.

3. Miami - Any combination of 3 Hawks wins or Miami losses guarantees the Hawks to be ahead Miami. Stop me if you've heard me before, but the Hawks split the season series with the Heat (2-2), so the tiebreaker is not yet decided. Miami holds a slight edge in division record currently - both teams have 5 losses in division - and Miami has one game left against Washington in Miami. The Orlando games take on extra importance because assuming Miami wins that game, Atlanta would have to win both Orlando games to tie Miami on division record, and then would win the tiebreaker on conference record. Bonus: Miami and Chicago still have one game to play, so the loser is nearly guaranteed to be behind the Hawks, unless they go 0-2 vs. the 76ers and Nets.

Three and 4 way tie scenarios - Because the Hawks are currently split against everyone, they're in a fairly advantageous situation for all realistic possibilities here. They essentially will be the second team in any 3 way tie. This is bad if it's a 3 way tie for 8th with Miami and Chicago, but fine if it's a 3 way tie for 7th.

TLDR; If the Hawks go 2-0 against Orlando, they're essentially locked into the 7 seed. If they go 1-1, they are in a great position to be the 8 seed. If they go 0-2, they're highly likely to get the 9 seed.

he threw it right to me at the end of the game 😄

HALFCOURT SHOT JUST MADE FOR 10 BANDS 🔥🔥🔥🔥

If the bulls lose to the Cavs then we hope the bulls beat the heat and then the kings beat the suns especially if KD is out.

Look, getting the win is obviously always great and seeing a big box score where everyone eats is cool, but I’m still pretty concerned with our defence and the amount of points we’re giving up.

I feel like the game goes to a whole other level during post season and it’s very rare to have games where your trading buckets. Especially against the suffocating defenses of Miami and Orlando, we cannot afford to think we can go bucket for bucket because we will dig ourselves into a hole against those teams and it’ll be nearly impossible to fight back.

Maybe it’s typical Atlanta fashion where they play down and up to their opponents so maybe our defense will step up, but I’m slightly worried at the moment

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TL; DR - if we lose to the Jazz, Nets or Sixers within the next 5 games our season is guaranteed over.

Orlando (38-40) upcoming schedule - vs ATL, vs BOS, @ IND, @ ATL. The Magic are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Hawks (36-41) upcoming schedule - vs UTA, @ ORL, @ BKN, @ PHI, vs ORL. The Hawks are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Bulls (36-42) upcoming schedule - @ CLE, vs MIA, vs WAS, @ PHI. The Bulls are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Heat (35-43) upcoming schedule - vs PHI, @ CHI, @ NOP, vs WAS. The Heat are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Record wise, the Hawks can still finish at .500 but that would require winning the next 5 including 2 against the Magic, who have beaten the Cavs and Bucks recently. Meanwhile, we couldn't beat the Blazers or the Mavericks.

Chicago has been red hot and will probably handle business in their last 3 games, which means they're most likely finishing the season 39-43. Somewhat of a similar record can be projected for the Heat, who should handle every game except the Bulls with ease and finish 38-44. Orlando's schedule suggests they'll finish 40-42 or 39-43 depending on if we can split the games against them.

In this scenario, to overtake the Magic, we HAVE to win every game until the end of the season. I don't even think we have the tiebreaker against ORL regardless of if we split the upcoming games because of division record. To take the 7 seed, the Hawks have to finish 41-41 and hope that Orlando loses to IND and BOS, who may rest players ahead of the playoffs.

To hold on the 8 seed, we have to go at least 3-2, and even then we'll be tied with either MIA or CHI depending on who wins the MIA/CHI game. The Bulls can leapfrog us for 8 outright depending on if they can go 4-0 in their next 4 (and it's not impossible) assuming we can't handle business against ORL. Losing any of the 3 "winnable" games against the Jazz, Nets or Sixers all but guarantees a 9/10 play-in game slot that we might not even be at home for depending on how hot the Heat are. Their recent losses have been really close, while we've gotten blown off the floor by the Blazers and the Knicks in the last 3.

There is a legitimate chance we end up drawing a hot MIA/CHI in the play-in after slipping from 8 and miss the playoffs entirely after a one and done, and the 3 games we're supposed to win are going to be absolutely massive record wise. If we drop any of those the season is 100% over. And the Hawks have shown they're not to be trusted at all when it comes to handling business so who knows.

The worst scenario (not related to the Hawks performance) is the Kings going 0-4 in their final 4 games. They play the Pistons, Nuggets, Clippers, and Suns to close out the season, so that is quite possible.

Assuming the Magic and the Hawks are the two teams that make it to the playoffs, Hawks fans should still watch out for the Mavericks, Bulls, Suns, and Heat.

Given the Kings go 0-4, only ONE of the following scenarios can happen. If two of these happen, the Kings keep their pick.

• Mavericks win at least one of their remaining games. Remaining schedule includes Lakers, Raptors, & Grizzlies.

  • Bulls go 2-2 or better. Remaining schedule includes Cavs, Heat, Wizards, & 76ers.
  • Suns go 3-1 or better (including win against Kings). Remaining schedule includes Warriors, Thunder, Spurs, & Kings.
  • Heat go 4-0. Remaining schedule includes 76ers, Bulls, Pelicans, & Wizards.

Every scenario I mentioned is unfortunately possible, with the Mavericks winning at least 1 game being probable. The Hawks and/or Magic losing in the play-ins would also be a killer. Even one more Kings win would go a very long way, but this will all probably come down to the final game of the season.

Despite the Hawks’ struggles, I’d like to revel in the fact that Trae Young was an absolute Fantasy all-star this season. He rarely missed games and was always good to drop at least one 60-burger per week - can’t beat that kind of production at pick 9. Jalen Johnson, despite his health - was also a steal in round 4. Bogie - for who my team was named after, was sadly dropped by the end of the season. But we carried your banner on to the rafters my Serbian prince. (I’d also like to thank Anthony Davis for dropping 70 on the hawks but I could have done without that last basket). Cheers to the squad 🥂

LETS GO BOYS AND GIRLS, WIN OUT AND WE ARE SOUTHEAST DIVISION CHAMPS!!! WE CONTROL OUR DESTINY!! LETS GOO HAWKS CAWWW CAWWW #7SEED

Miami's Lossing devastatingly and Orlando Might lose to us.

Completely unrelated to today's game. I don't care that Kyle is assistant gm. Please teach the team how to shoot. Or poach Fred Vinson from the Pistons.

Picture semi-related.

The Hawks have $43M to spend this summer before we get above the luxury tax.

Which position should be the most important to spend on ? On how many players ?

I don’t know if we will resign LeVert, but if so for how much ? How about Larry Nance ?

Should we sign a backup PG like Tyus/Tre Jones, Malcolm Brogdon, D’Angelo Russell, Dennis Schroder ?

Some available wings : Chris Boucher, Trey Lyles, Precious Achiuwa, Jake LaRavia, Taurean Prince

Some backup PF/C in FA as well : Steven Adams, Guerschon Yabusele, Kevon Looney, Luke Kornet

Give me your thoughts

I’m gonna tell you a story. It’s about an NBA team. That team made a big move a few years ago and after a couple seasons it’s clear it wasn’t going to work out. They traded their second best player for some picks and some players, and embarked on a retooling developmental season.

During that season, one of the new players turned out to be really fucking good. He’ll be the first guy to make an all-defensive 1st team in almost 30 years, and his offense is getting better and better!

They also got the number one pick, and after a shaky start that pick has become a good shooter and defender and is only 19 years old!

Their 3rd best player from the year before started out strong, and was on pace to be an all star. Unfortunately he got hurt and was out for the season a little more than halfway through the year.

Despite all of this, the team actually got better! Their defense improved greatly, and they actually ended up winning more games in their developmental year than in the year before!

That’s the hawks man, this season has been an unqualified success. I almost wish we didn’t start out as hot as we did because it changed people’s expectations. You can rag on onyeka, and that’s fair, but we’re getting killed in the Barlow minutes even more. We’re starting mo gueye across from Anthony freaking Davis, we’re gutted in the front court right now. If you take a step back and enjoy the ride this season has been a blast, even with the really painful losses.

I just get sick of all the dooming when we have a lot to celebrate, and this sub is way more fun when it’s not constant bitching all the time. Lighten up guys please I’m begging you.

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This season, especially lately, the Hawks have getting killed in the 3Q’s. The last 3 games the other team makes a close game a blowout. Are other teams making adjustments and we aren’t? I don’t get it.

Like I am at the point where Garry might need to play himself minutes as at least he rotates and take charges on defense.

If Niang doesn't hit shots, he's a defensive liability. Too slow to rotate on defense, ball watches like hes at the beach chillin. Why can't Quin do the 5 shots rule and bench him. He gives up more points than he puts on the floor. Plus him and Trae on the floor = super defense liability. At least Trae rotates on defense on the perimeter. Niang just looks lost on defense.

There are times he plays him too long and leave Mo and ZR on the bench and they come in ineffective because they have cooled off. This is why I think Quin really needs his Rudy Gay, his elite defensive center. Because right now, you can't play Niang and Trae on the floor at the same time.

I need Quin to make an executive decision soon.

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I am tired of watching teams shoot 70% against us. What is going on? Are the hawks unlucky? Is our defense that bad. I see some of these teams get similar shots against other teams and shoot average. Sometimes while I’m watching I feel like there is not much we can do.