I think Olynyk ends up as the starting 4 when its all said and done. He strokes the 3, rebounds, plays better defense than Barnes. Fox, Castle, Wemby, Vassel and Olynyk w/ Harper, Kornet, Champ, Johnson and Barnes/Sochan looks pretty good to me.
Hawks dropped to 1-3 with their loss to the Bulls last night, 128-123. They probably should be 0-4. No telling how the lack of a contract will effect Trae this year.
I think Olynyk is going to be a nice upgrade from Barnes. If you are keeping Barnes it is because you think you can sign him cheap in the summer as a nice 3rd string option.
This might deserve its own thread, but I see where Tiago Splitter is taking over head coaching duties in Portland after Billups arrest on gambling charges.
I’ve been an advocate of extending him and declining his 4th year since last season. That will be a great value contract. I think our best starting lineup will be Fox-Wemby-Olynyk-Champ-Vassel/Castle. If Castle’s 3 pt shot has improved enough it’s him.