Tim Hardaway Jr.
When NBA rumors detect blood in the water, the stories circle around the team like hungry sharks. Right now, the Atlanta Hawks are that team bleeding into the sea of possible trades. Like this one about Tim Hardaway Jr.:
Report: The Hawks are looking to trade Tim Hardaway Jr. for 2nd-round draft picks.
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 6, 2017
Hardaway is a solid piece to any team. If he is truly on the market, he would most certainly be of interest to the Philadelphia 76ers right now. Sixer Sense’s own Christopher Kline takes an in-depth look at the fit of Hardaway Jr. to the 76ers future. But Hardaway alone would complicate the back court structure of the Philadelphia 76ers if the team brought him to the team by way of picks.
Right now, the Atlanta Hawks cannot ignore the reality that this team is playoff bound. With Korver gone, the team must now look at Mike Dunleavy or DeAndre’ Bembry to carry the load. One is too old and one is too young. The 76ers can fix that by absorbing Dunleavy’s excessive contract, and bringing Hardaway this year. The Hawks get a 2017 2nd round pick and veteran Henderson through 2018 to help bring Bembry along.