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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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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 /

More Than Meets The Eye

Something about the NBA rumors today do not sit right in my quick and dirty mental analysis. The Hawks will likely face the Cavaliers in the playoffs.  On paper, Korver to the Cavs seems to place them as the favorites to run the playoffs.

What gives?

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Williams becomes the backup to star point guard Dennis Schroder.  Dunleavy, if reports hold true, is dealt as a salary dump. But the presence of Paul Millsap in talks makes this a very intriguing setup.  Should this be interpreted as the Hawks throwing the white flag on the season before they even get to the halfway mark? Or is something afoot?

Let’s talk about the NBA reality.  Players are typically “in their prime” from age 25-32.  Russell Westbrook is 28. James Harden is 27. Hassan Whiteside is 27.  Atlanta Hawks Kyle Korver is 35. Paul Milsap is 31.

Atlanta is reportedly shopping Millsap as well.

For now, let’s ignore the other teams in the race. Why would the Philadelphia 76ers pursue Millsap? And beyond that, what pieces could the team hope to offer for him?