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Atlanta Hawks: 7 free agents to help reach the next level

By Ben Bundy

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 13: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena on March 13, 2019 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, GEORGIA - MARCH 13: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies at State Farm Arena on March 13, 2019 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) /
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7. Julius Randle

This first spot goes to a guy who might not fit the exact needs of the team but would fit nicely with the current guys on it. Julius Randle is coming off of his best season yet and is likely to draw a pretty decent amount of attention this offseason. If the Hawks were to miss out on some of the top guys on this list, or just decide to go a little bigger, then he makes for a good fit.

Right now, Atlanta looks to be set at both point guard and power forward, with Young and Collins playing those positions. Huerter also looks to be the guy Atlanta is planning on taking over the shooting guard spot if he continues to improve on his promising rookie season. Randle would play alongside Collins in a young and athletic frontcourt.

While Atlanta has made it clear it plans on being a fast, free-flowing offense that puts up plenty of threes, Randle could actually benefit them in a couple of different ways. The most notable would be Randle’s very good rebounding ability. Randle has averaged nine rebounds for his career. A team that shoots at the volume that Atlanta does would present plenty of rebounding opportunities on both ends of the court.

Secondly, Randle would give the Hawks someone to feed in the post. This would force the defense to at least pay attention to the paint, which could free up more open shots from the 3-point line. Along with that, Randle is actually a 34 percent 3-point shooter. While not shooting many per game, he could be dangerous in a high pick-and-roll situation with Young.

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