Atlanta Hawks: Point guard search includes Devin Harris
Los Angeles–It seems Hawks GM Rick Sund has cast a wide net in the team’s search for a bona fide point guard.
In addition to Cleveland’s Ramon Sessions, the Hawks also have inquired about New Jersey’s Devin Harris. Those discussions could pick up now that Harris won’t be going to Denver as part of a deal for ‘Melo, who was traded to the Knicks tonight.
Harris, who turns 27 28 on Sunday, would meet Atlanta’s desire for a capable defender who also can push the pace and create shots for others. But he makes $9.3 million in 2011-12, and adding his salary to the roughly $65 million Atlanta has committed for next season would push Atlanta’s payroll above the current luxury-tax threshold (which could change in the new CBA). Harris also is owed $8.5 million in 2012-13.
It’s not clear whom the Hawks would offer for Harris. Jamal Crawford seems to be the obvious candidate because his expiring $10.1 million contract would allow the Nets to carve out even more cap space for next season–they have just $37 million in committed salaries. Also, the Nets are said to be one of the teams interesting in signing Crawford if he becomes a free agent this summer. But so far there’s been no indication that Sund is looking to move Crawford.
The Hawks also figure to have competition to acquire Harris. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports tweeted tonight: “Dallas, Denver and New Jersey have discussed three-way that would land Harris with Mavs and Felton and Mozgov with Nets, source says.”
However, David Aldridge of TNT and NBA.com later tweeted: “Nuggets will NOT move Gallo/Mozgov to NJ. ‘We got these guys to play for the Nuggets,’ GM Masai Ujiri says.”
Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports tweeted: “Portland considering sending G Andre Miller and C Joel Pryzbilla to New Jersey for G Devin Harris and C Troy Murphy, sources tell Y! Sports”
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northcyde
February 22nd, 2011
2:03 am
If I’m Jamal, and I’m thinking about one more big contract, I wonder if he’d be against being dealt to Jersey, and having a chance to show off his skills to them?
At this stage in his career, he probably wants to win . . but as we “heard” at the beginning of the season, he wanted that extension bad. Dealing him to Jersey and showing off for the Russian and Jay-Z may be the ideal scenario in which he can get one last sizeable contract.
@ Najeh . . I know “abandon” and “doubt” are two totally different things. Most of the fans doubt the Hawks, while a select few have and will abandon them. The Hawks are going to need the fans in March though. With most of the games being against high quality opponents, it’ll be interesting to see how much support they get.
LOL @ that Law and Order episode. That’s symbolism right there.
Harry Hawk
February 22nd, 2011
2:08 am
The Hawks ain’t going nowhere. Devin Harris would be a nice piece to add, but this team still ain’t going anywhere. We waited through the Dark Ages of post-Mookie/Deke/Smitty for this. We’re relevant in that we’re a middle-of-the-pack playoff team that shows flashes from time to time. No one outside of a Kool-Aid-induced delusion takes this squad seriously.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 22nd, 2011
2:09 am
If only Sund used a computer, I would spam the hell out of his email with this.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=4heyrra
Harris/T-Mac/Ben Wallace here… Prince/Teague to New Jersey… Jamal/Mo/some filler from NJ to make the deal work to Detroit
Alternately, Felton/T-Mac/Ben Wallace here… Prince and a Hawks first rounder to Denver… Jamal/Powell/Teague to Detroit
If nothing else, this rumor does confirm that the Hawks are willing to at least discuss deals that would put them over the luxury tax for next year. That is a big deal.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 22nd, 2011
2:12 am
“No one outside of a Kool-Aid-induced delusion takes this squad seriously.”
No team without a legit superstar is to be taken seriously as a title contender, and the Hawks don’t look like they will have a legit superstar any time soon. Solidifying the point guard position, though, will give the Hawks a legitimate shot at knocking out any of the teams ahead of them in the standings in the playoffs. Right now, the Hawks maybe have what it takes to beat Orlando in 7 games if they have home court. With Harris or Felton, the Hawks definitely have what it takes to hang with any East team other than Boston in a 7 game series. Does it necessarily mean they will beat one of those teams? Maybe not, but it makes the Hawks a lot more legitimate.
Shake Something
February 22nd, 2011
2:15 am
Maybe Crawford signs a MLE and comes back to the hawks next year
Harry Hawk
February 22nd, 2011
2:30 am
We can beat the Magic. I believe that. Whether our players do or not, who knows?
superiorblogman
February 22nd, 2011
2:30 am
GOAT TRADE:
Josh Smith, Jamal Crawford, Zaza a 1st rounder in 2012 and a 2nd rounder whenever they want
for:
Devin Harris, Brook Lopez, and Troy Murphy
Still under cap for the next couple of years by making that exchange.
Harris/Bibby/Teague
Joe/Jordan/Mo
Marvin/Damien/Pape
Al/Troy Murphy/Josh Powell
Brook Lopez/Jason Collins/Etan Thomas
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=45cjce2
superiorblogman
February 22nd, 2011
2:32 am
We want Devin! We want Devin!! We want Devin!!! We want Devin!!!! We want Devin!!!!! We want Devin!!!!!!
vava74
February 22nd, 2011
4:59 am
Najeh,
Your infatuation for T-Mac is delusional.
The guy is a guimp who can’t play any D.
He looked good against us because we did not show up on D.
MsDee
February 22nd, 2011
5:15 am
WOW, Devin Harris to the Hawks would look nice but I believe Teague and Jamal would most likely be out..dont know if I truly want Teague to go..hate to see him turn into a mini-Tony Parker!! Teague is no Acie Law, no matter how many times Teague drive and misses a lay-up, HE NEVER GIVES UP DRIVING TO THE LANE, like Acie would. Teague can AND WILL get it ALL together, weither we are patient enough to work with him til he is all there or we give up on him and let another team do what we just cant seem to do and watch the ‘rook’ turn into an ‘ALL-STAR’..u heard it/ read it 1st right here!!
Eric
February 22nd, 2011
6:36 am
Aaron Brooks is also another player the Hawks are looking at, he’s just as good as Harris and a lot cheaper(5.3 assist 19.6 points last season). It would be a miracle if they got Harris without given up too much, Harris for Crawford would be a wash.
no justice
February 22nd, 2011
6:36 am
MsDee
February 22nd, 2011
5:15 am
WOW, Devin Harris to the Hawks would look nice but I believe Teague and Jamal would most likely be out..dont know if I truly want Teague to go..hate to see him turn into a mini-Tony Parker!!
There’s is a guy named Tony Parker that work a the local Macdonald in Durham NC.. Teague will probably turn into in 2 or 3 years!!
Pipe Dreams
February 22nd, 2011
7:02 am
Adrian Wojnarowski: Dallas, Denver and New Jersey have discussed three-way that would land Harris with Mavs and Felton and Mozgov with Nets, source says. No way Atlanta lands Devin Harris so just stop the dreaming.
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O'Brien
February 22nd, 2011
7:05 am
From the previous blog;
Steve W,
I’d rather face the Bulls in the first round. We definitely have more experience than Deng, Noah, and Rose in the playoffs..
Keep in mind that Deng, Noah and Rose all made it to the playoffs the last 2 seasons (although they lost in the first round). They also have Boozer and Kyle Korver, who made it to the playoffs numerous times with Utah.
Both LD and the Bulls coach are rookies. However, Thibodeau has been to the NBA finals at least twice, and won a ring as an assistant with the Celtics. And he learned a lot from Doc Rivers, who gave him lots of input.
LD spent the last 6 seasons with Woody, where (allegedly) a lot of his suggestions were not implemented. So who knows what to expect from him in the playoffs?
And even if we have more experience, our players have not bought into LD and his system completely. The Bulls players have bought in to their HC and his systems (especially on defense, where they are top 10), and they have a star PG.
I think it will be tough for us to beat the Bulls if Rose is on his game.
Section 303
February 22nd, 2011
7:12 am
If they’re willing to take Crawford for Harris, I would do that right now! I like Jamal a lot, but adding Harris to the Hawks makes the Hawks a serious threat in the East.
If Sund gets this deal done, he’s made a new fan. I will be in his corner from here on out.
O'Brien
February 22nd, 2011
7:12 am
IMO, “Rick Sund making phone calls about Devin Harris” is similar to the “Rick Sund will interview Avery Johnson for the HC job” situation over the offseason.
Did anybody really think Rick and the ASG was serious in possibly hiring Avery Johnson (who in one year, will make what LD makes in 3 years)?
And does anybody really think the Hawks will pick up all that extra salary of Harris next year? I doubt it. If they make a move for a PG, I think it will be Sessions.
With this Devin Harris conversation, I really think Rick is just covering his bases, so if he doesnt make a move before the deadline, he can say to the fans “we made lots of phonecalls, but we couldnt find a deal that gave us bang for our bucks”.
dirtyo11
February 22nd, 2011
7:14 am
I’ve been crying for D. Harris or Mo Williams but we can’t give up Ja Crawford or J. Smith. give up Teague or Bibby & 1st rnd pick(2011). We would still need to make another move after that to be a true contender in the east. M.Williams, Mo Evans & 1st rnd pick (2012) for Nene&J.R. Smith or Gortat and Petritus(they would love to punish Orlando for trading them to the suns)
C-Nene or Gortat
PF- Horford
SF-Smith
SG-Johnson
PG-Harris or Mo. Williams
Bench-Ja. Crawford, J.R. Smith or Petritus, Zaza, Bibby or Teague
Sund hands are tied…the ownership don’t wanna pay the luxury tax to win…..can we trade the ownership to NJ for their new owner or Arthur Blanks buy the Hawks
Pipe Dreams
February 22nd, 2011
7:17 am
Look people you don’t trade that talented of a player within your conference, that would be stupid!!! If the Hawks make a move on a point guard it’s going to be Ramon Sessions or Aaron Brooks. That’s why New Jersey is trying to send Devin back to Dallas.
O'Brien
February 22nd, 2011
7:17 am
When the Hawks drafted Marvin, they passed up CP3, Deron Williams, and Felton. Right now, we would be better off with anyone of those 3 (imo). Thanks BK.
That being said, CP3 and Deron might be available next offseason, so Sund needs to keep an eye on that situation too
desa
February 22nd, 2011
7:25 am
It is time to make the big play. NJ needs Joe and we need cap space. Make the move Sund. The big FA centers are avaliable (Dalenbert – Deandre Jordan). Josh/Al/Big shotblocking – rebounding center make the Hawks strong. Sending Jamal/Zaza to Orlando for Jason Richardson = more cap space. Orlando needs Zaza now.
darrell starks
February 22nd, 2011
7:47 am
As much as i like jamal who is my second favorite player behind josh, if it mean giving him up for jamal then do it, devin harris make the hawks a contender day one with a chance at the finals.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!
darrell starks
February 22nd, 2011
7:48 am
The big four DEVIN, JOE, JOSH, HORFORD.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike is back
February 22nd, 2011
7:57 am
MC, that was music to my ears…WOW finally some buzz from ole Sund…he never plays his hand…so he got me like Keith Sweat…I’m kind of twisted. lol
If we could get DHarris…it would be a win win for both teams…and both players. The Hawks would be getting a capable PG with playoff experience, size, and skills…did I mention dude had some skills.
It would also work out good for Jamal…CUZ, he would be going to an organization with deeeeeeeep pockets…I think young skillful PG like DH would relish an opportunity to play with Josh and AL…this is the most intriguing trade scenario for me.
I’m just encourage to hear that SUND is actually trying to shore up the PG position before the playoff…this deal could answer a lot of question about this organization.
darrell starks
February 22nd, 2011
8:01 am
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=4v4uczy
DJ
February 22nd, 2011
8:05 am
Can we just get a center, please. I think we should go for Nene. Give up Marvin, or Jamal and a draft pick?
darrell starks
February 22nd, 2011
8:08 am
The trade is good for both team with 3 expiring contract for nets, and the hawks get there point guard who is still young 2 grow with JOSH, HORFORD, JOE, this trade with outlaw coming of the bench with marvin make the bench tall and stronger at BIG GUARD AND SMALLFORWARD with a better defensive team.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!
jfreak13713
February 22nd, 2011
8:09 am
The Hawks seem to have the right kind of players on their roster to complete a trade for Harris such as Jamal Crawford but the question is will Sund pull the string and of the other teams also interested do they have more or better to offer?
I like the Hawks chances but if I know the Hawks they will go for Sessions because he is cheaper and will probably give up too much to get him?
Devin Harris makes this team for real because he can score, pass and defend. We’ll see!
darrell starks
February 22nd, 2011
8:10 am
STARTER DEVIN, JOE, JOSH, HORFORD, COLLINS
BENCH BIBBY, OUTLAW, MARVIN, POWELL, ZAZA
RESERVE DAMIEN, JC2
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!
CJ
February 22nd, 2011
8:11 am
Devin Harris will be traded to Dallas, and all the Hawks fans can keep dreaming about a big trade that will never happen. It’s good to dream though.
Ethan
February 22nd, 2011
8:15 am
This feels bad. This is going to turn out badly…
darrell starks
February 22nd, 2011
8:16 am
LD have 2 stop playing horford at center and keep him at powerforward, collins is the perfect role player for the hawks in the paint, play the guy LD and stop thinking about offense and think defense first.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!
MsDee
February 22nd, 2011
8:17 am
Is it me or do anyone else feels that we are STILL betta than NY? I mean, they gave up Galinari, Chandler,AND Felton for Melo?? Melo couldnt even get his own team many wins with Billups, Nene, JR Smith and company…who is the Knicks bench???? I’m still not scared of NY..really not anyone. We could really use Devin Harris’ skills here with us, though.
I may be drinking that koolaid, but the Hawks are a great team if, and ONLY IF, we truly can totally buy into LD’s system. The ONLY game we played GREAT ON BOTH ENDS OF THE FLOOR was against Utah in Utah. If we can play that way against any and all other opponents, we are than ELITE!!
Tremaine
February 22nd, 2011
8:17 am
“GIVE TEAGUE A CHANCE!”
Najeh Davenpoop
February 22nd, 2011
8:28 am
“Your infatuation for T-Mac is delusional.
The guy is a guimp who can’t play any D.
He looked good against us because we did not show up on D.”
I am not asking for him because he can play D. I am advocating a trade for him because he makes the veterans’ minimum, expires after this season, has steadily gotten better as the season has gone along, and can come in and provide a significant chunk of the scoring punch Jamal currently provides. If the Hawks were to deal Jamal, they obviously would miss his bench scoring. T-Mac would replace that to a huge extent for a minimum salary.
slimjr
February 22nd, 2011
8:31 am
Don’t be fooled by Sund BS. He’s covering and I am sure his people read the AJC blogs where he is getting lit up!!!
This guy is as JeJe put it, is one of the worst GM’s in 31+ years!!! He’s made one significant move in 3 years????? Are you kidding me?? This buster has won nothing in 31 yrs.. Playoff?? PLAYOFFS???.
Sund= kick rocks when your contract terminates this year!!! BUSTER…. Got pictures???? YAWN….
MsDee
February 22nd, 2011
8:35 am
@Tramaine,
Too late to take a chance on Teague at leading the way in the 2nd half of the season. LD should have started Teague from the beginning! The way you develop a rookie PG like Teague (and yes, he is still a rookie since he was totally ignored all last season) is to start him with very limited minutes to get his feet wet with the starters in the beginning of the season. If he causes CRUCIAL TO’s at the wrong time in the game, THEN you pull him, same goes with Josh Smith as well. That way, Teague would be expecting to play, while improving on his game AND gaining confidence at the same time, To test Teague now, would be a big mistake. Too much pressure for him to be successful would take over his mind and cause too many mistakes. I feel sorry the him, though!!
slimjr
February 22nd, 2011
8:38 am
next up, the Lakers tonight! Question is will it be competitive? Doubt it….especially after an extended layoff with drinking and partying. Questions is by how much will the Hawks lose by? 10?20?25?30? Oh and its a ” Fan Night” game on NBA TV. Let’s hope they don’t embarrass themselves on national TV..Not like they really care?? Right ISO JOE?? BTW your shot is off to the left Joe. Fix it quick?? Will ya???
Sund=KICK ROCKS!
slimjr
February 22nd, 2011
8:46 am
Sund’s contract expires at the end of the season! YEAH…………………………………….
slimjr
February 22nd, 2011
8:47 am
Now if only Gearon and his ole boys would kick rocks also….Chumps……………
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February 22nd, 2011
8:51 am
[...] Michael Cunningham, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: It seems Hawks GM Rick Sund has cast a wide net in the team’s search for a bona fide point guard. In addition to Cleveland’s Ramon Sessions, the Hawks also have inquired about New Jersey’s Devin Harris. Those discussions could pick up now that Harris won’t be going to Denver as part of a deal for ‘Melo, who was traded to the Knicks tonight. … It’s not clear whom the Hawks would offer for Harris. Jamal Crawford seems to be the obvious candidate because his expiring $10.1 million contract would allow the Nets to carve out even more cap space for next season — they have just $37 million in committed salaries. Also, the Nets are said to be one of the teams interested in signing Crawford if he becomes a free agent this summer. But so far there’s been no indication that Sund is looking to move Crawford. [...]
observer
February 22nd, 2011
9:02 am
Based on the fact that the building is less than half full when the Hawks play I think most people in Atlanta could care less whether the Hawks make a trade or not, or even whether the NBA is in Atlanta.
HoosierHawk
February 22nd, 2011
9:05 am
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=4msr7hr
Make this happen sund. They want to give up outlaw anyway because he has underperformed relative to expectations. Marvin and Jamal for Harris and Outlaw. Outlaw woul be a solid backup SF. I am not at all for starting Mo Evans, but since we have been using the big lineup a bit anyway, and Joe is a capable 3, I like this. Plus Bibby can play off ball with Teague or on ball with Jordan.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 22nd, 2011
9:06 am
“Is it me or do anyone else feels that we are STILL betta than NY?”
Right now, yes. If the Knicks find a way to sign a big time guard in free agency at some point, then no.
JeJe
February 22nd, 2011
9:16 am
Trading Jamal for D.Harris is not bad
IF we can include one of our PGs too. Get rid of Bibby. Try get someone else on their team
JeJe
February 22nd, 2011
9:17 am
Sund is one of those people who waits and waits and waits and waits and then acts like there were no good moves out there.
THERE’S A POT OF GOLD OUT THERE WAITING TO BE TAKEN
FIRE SUND
kjb
February 22nd, 2011
9:25 am
Get your PG now, then bring Dwight home in 2012 when he’s free!! PG Devin,CP3 or D Will, SG JJ SF Josh PF AL C Dwight!what a lineup!! What yall think?
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JeJe
February 22nd, 2011
9:32 am
FIRE RICK SUND. EVEN IF HE TRADED MO EVANS FOR LEBRON & D.WADE, THAT WOULD NOT MAKE UP FOR HIS FAILURES AS GM