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Think this is a good realistic option since dropping games from the schedule is unlikely. Also precedent. FIBA is 40 min. College is 40 min. It’s kinda weird that the NBA plays longer games and feels anachronistic.
I think the best answer for reducing injuries that makes the most sense for the NBA in terms of both health and the league's financial incentives is not reducing the games, but going to FIBA rules including 40-minute games. xitter.gq/wtfxsercurity/status/2…
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Small Sample Size Alert:
way-too-early OpenRAPM 2027 numbers:
1. Dyson
2. Kessler
3. Jalen Johnson
4. Flagg
5. Giannis
6. Moussa
7. Booker
8. PG
9. Sabonis
10. Chet
openrapm.com/#season=2027
#7stealspergame #lol
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Part 2 of my Hawks season preview w/@BTRowland
Topics we talked about: JJohnson expectations? Why Dyson is so polarizing? What to expect from NAW? What needs 2 happen for ATL to become a top 6 seed in the East? What to make of Onsi so far?
Subscribe! youtube.com/watch?v=fM2XRR25…
DARKO comes in more bullish on Atlanta, hitting the over on their 43 win total with 46. I have concerns about their rim protection and creation but I can also see the case for how their motor, pace, and perimeter D power them to more regular season success than most expect.
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Corrected DARKO win projections for the 2026-27 NBA season are now live at: darko.app/standings
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The Atlanta Hawks mini-preview and my analytics contribution: their own golden lineup.
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Is Jalen Johnson the ceiling-raiser Atlanta needs? In this episode:
• The real impact of Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins
• Why Okongwu’s breakout is finally here
I chatted to @BTRowland about everything
youtu.be/H9q2FT3LhNw
Really good thoughts here by Grant especially the part about the Hawks embracing physicality. It’s been an issue for years.
Trade reaction:
I don’t love selling on Zacch this early in his career for a none “no brainer” type of return, but I am admittedly someone that remains optimistic in our young talent for longer than what is probably deserved in some cases, and it’s clear that Onsi is NOT afraid to move guys for value when it’s available instead of waiting too long and holding out hope like previous regimes would do
Dort gives the Hawks yet ANOTHER physical, high level defender. A primary perimeter defensive rotation of Dyson/NAW/Dort/Wiggins is scary, and Kingston/Devin Carter (if he stays) have a lot of defensive promise as well.
The league is becoming more physical (OG bullied us) and the Hawks have responded by adding guys like Dort and Zuby, who could both pass as NFL players
I like Nembhard as a 3rd PG that takes care of the ball and can get the offense in their set/action, which has value, but I don’t view him as much more than that
Would like the trade a little more if we didn’t have to give up two 2nds (I know they’re just 2nds… but just speaking from a value standpoint). Dallas made out like bandits flipping Nembhard and one 2nd for Zacch. Feel like they should’ve been the team to add more 2nds going to OKC.
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Congratulations to @LockedOnHawks Host @BTRowland who just hit ten years with Locked On!
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Looking at ATL’s (still fluid) roster for next season, the single biggest issue is that Risacher/Kispert/Hield group commanding almost 25% of the cap for low production. If they could consolidate that into a good player(s) they’re much better positioned to fight for a top 6 seed.