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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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Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo during an introduction press conference at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo during an introduction press conference at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

NBA Rumors Trade Scenario III

So much chatter has kicked up today, more chatter than one would expect from a normal NBA playoff team. Perhaps the transactions are related? You see, if Atlanta dealt with Cleveland, giving up Kyle Korver, they had to believe they received more value.  What did the team receive?

In return for Korver, the Hawks receive Mike Dunleavy, Mo Williams, and a 2019 first round draft pick.

I cannot see the Hawks keeping Dunleavy. At $5.7 Million over the cap already, this move will push them another $1.8 Million further over the top. Dunleavey and Williams are well-seasoned veterans, Williams at 34 and Dunleavy aged 36.  While Williams offers some value, Dunleavy has not produced much this season.

Perhaps the trade talks include a salary dump component?  Dunleavy and Millsap packaged together would shed a lot of salary from the Hawks, setting them up for addtional moves before the trade deadline.   Factoring that in, you get something like this:

For now, it’s anybody’s guess which pieces are on the table.  But as we’ve shown, the Philadelphia 76ers have some pieces. And if they want Paul Millsap, it will take some of those pieces to make this trade happen.

Next: Are Philadelphia 76ers Mystery Third Team In Korver Deal?

NBA Rumors are heating up. And that trade deadline is over a month away