NBA: Biggest storyline for each team heading into the second half of 2017-18

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during he first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during he first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 30: Kent Bazemore #24 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after a basket by John Collins #20 along with drawing a foul from the Portland Trail Blazers at Philips Arena on December 30, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 30: Kent Bazemore #24 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after a basket by John Collins #20 along with drawing a foul from the Portland Trail Blazers at Philips Arena on December 30, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks

Is it time to trade Kent Bazemore? 

The Atlanta Hawks currently have the worst record in the NBA, and will likely finish wit ha top 3 pick when this season is officially in the books. With this team on the fast track to nowhere, it begs the question, should this team trade their veteran assets? Specifically, Kent Bazemore?

Bazemore would likely net the Hawks a first-round pick on the open market, not huge. Although, they would be able to add an extra first-rounder in what many perceive to be a strong draft and they would receive some salary relief, as Bazemore is $18 million next season and possibly $19 million the year after (player option).

This is a conversation that is probably ongoing inside that organization, and will be the biggest storyline over the next few weeks, and possible into the summer.