Raps/Hawks in advanced talks for Salmons/Lou Williams deal

[No Evans!]

And Massai continues to Flex his muscle as one of the most assertive gm's in league. Lou is a force off the bench and a welcomed addition to our team. He'll instantly be our best scoring punch off the pine.

Have high hopes for Bebe as well. I recall reading plenty of complimentary articles about him prior to him getting draft last year.

Calm down. This isn't 2011. Greivis is a better 6th man.

[SpecialQue]

Salmons is fvcking incredible. I honestly think he'll be a game changer.

[Done_And_Done]

Calm down. This isn't 2011. Greivis is a better 6th man.

I will not calm down lol. Don't let an injury plagued season clog your opinions. Lou still has 6th man of the year potential in him if things work out as hoped. His offense ability shunt be written off thus yet. I have no doubts that the guy can still fill up the stat sheet off the pine.

[Done_And_Done]

Salmons is fvcking incredible. I honestly think he'll be a game changer.

That's the only downside about this transaction from a Raptor standpoint

[Twiens]

Masai

[hangintheair]

Raps collecting those RAW Brazilian talent.

[hawksdogsbraves]

Here's my take. Hawk's about to max offer Heyward or Parsons! I know that seems a crazy thing long term but if they manage to nab either one they will have a top 3 team in the East NOW! If they stayed the course long term no way they have a brighter future than the 76ers and who no what else happens out East..... the time to strike is now! A starting team of Horford, Millsap, Heyward or Parsons, Korver & Teague has a very good chance of taking this franchise further than they've ever gone in the playoffs... something that is important to building a history/culture. If Ferry gets it done good on him. Sure this might seem like a bad move in 4 years if it doesn't work but who really want's to stay the course as a 6-8 seed. Better to have a few good/great seasons then tank!

I just don't know that those guys are worth max money or even close to it....

We'll see what Ferry does, I agree that with a good offseason, (and some luck with health for once) the Hawks have a real shot at making the ECF next year.

[MC Gusto]

If Lowry stays, then the Raptors probably now let Vasquez walk. Williams would be the backup PG as well as getting occasional minutes alongside Lowry.

If Lowry leaves, they probably try to re-sign Vasquez and hope that a Vasquez/Williams PG duo does not suck too much.

Lou is in no way, shape or form a point guard. That's the reason why his ass just got traded.

[Qwyjibo]

Lou is in no way, shape or form a point guard. That's the reason why his ass just got traded.

Backup PG in limited minutes (if Lowry comes back), he's absolutely acceptable as that.

[Done_And_Done]

Backup PG in limited minutes (if Lowry comes back), he's absolutely acceptable as that.

Surely over the course of an 82 game season he can take the reigns at the point on a 'limited' basis, so I agree with Qwy. Nobody's saying Lou is more suited at the 1 here but he's not completely inept. With the said, everyone knows Lou fits best as a scoring combo guard off the bench.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

I like it. Salmons is awful

[No Evans!]

Raptors fans, you don't want Lou Williams to run the point. Not for 2 mins or 22 mins. Let Lou be Lou.

[longtime lurker]

I will not calm down lol. Don't let an injury plagued season clog your opinions. Lou still has 6th man of the year potential in him if things work out as hoped. His offense ability shunt be written off thus yet. I have no doubts that the guy can still fill up the stat sheet off the pine.

This. Lou is very good as a scorer off the bench. Something the Raptors have sorely needed. I think this means that Vasquez might be gone, not necessarily that the Raptors want to let go of Lowry. Although Vasquez and Williams off the bench would make a perfect pairing.

[Dr. Ice]

Backup PG in limited minutes (if Lowry comes back), he's absolutely acceptable as that.

Lol, someone clearly never watched a hawks game

[coin24]

Who do the hawks actually plan on signing??