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NBA Rumors 76ers Chasing Hawks Paul Millsap

By Bret Stuter

Dec 23, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Hawks won 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Hawks won 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Philadelphia 76ers are linked in current NBA rumors as pursuing trade with Atlanta Hawks for power forward Paul Millsap

If there is a trade virus, the Philadelphia 76ers may have caught it. On one hand, perhaps it’s the nature of the business. Still, on the other hand, perhaps it’s the needs of the team.  Finally, it may simply be the fact that Bryan Colangelo has been rather inactive despite the claims of being very active in NBA free agent markets.

Perhaps that is all about to change.

The cat is out of the bag. The playoff-expected Atlanta Hawks are dealing solid players now, folks.  But why? The team is comfortably positioned for another playoff run,  have one of the most balanced starting lineups in the NBA, and boast a diverse age spectrum on the team.

Defining Moment

Perhaps that is the problem? Young players require patience. It seems the Hawks have come to a crossroads and are taking a road less traveled.

Why would the Atlanta Hawks field calls right now? Well, for one thing, the Hawks are finalizing details to trade shooting guard Kyle Korver to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a 2019 protected first round draft pick, Mo Williams, and reportedly Mike Dunleavy. Dunleavy has been cited as heading off to a third team.  In the past, a third party mystery team eventually identified the Philadelphia 76ers.  If so, that should net another first round draft pick for the team.