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NBA Rumors: Should 76ers Shop Hawks Fire Sale?

By Bret Stuter

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 /
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Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) boxes out San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in overtime at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 114-112 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) boxes out San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in overtime at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 114-112 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Paul Millsap

Next on the fire sale is the Hawks gifted power forward Paul Millsap. After the dust settles, it was likely the unwillingness of Millsap to commit to the Hawks next season which persuaded the Hawks front office to blow it up. Without Millsap, few other players would consider staying. And so now the Hawks are trying to maximize a return for the power forward.

All after dealing Kyle Korver to their post season competition.

We looked at the possibility of Millsap when early reports linked the Philadelphia 76ers to the player.  Eventually, reports corrected the interest of the 76ers to that from the New Orleans Pelicans. But if the Atlanta Hawks are interested, here’s our speculative proposal: