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Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell Interested in Hawks, Heat.
The 1-2 punch of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert is nearing its conclusion. Regardless of the immense expertise between the 2 All-Stars, the Utah Jazz has been unable to make it work.
Since Mitchell and Gobert joined forces in 2017, the Jazz has solely made it to the Western Convention Semifinals twice and misplaced each occasions. To make issues worse, the 2 gamers have had a strained relationship lately. Commerce rumors involving one or each gamers have turn into frequent recently, however now there appears to be actual traction as there are reviews indicating that Mitchell is fascinated with going to both the Miami Warmth or Atlanta Hawks in a commerce.
Mitchell is barely 25 years previous and within the prime of his profession. The All-Star guard averaged 25.9 factors, 5.3 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per sport throughout the 2021-22 season. Nonetheless, there are three causes for concern when groups discover the thought of buying and selling for Mitchell.
The primary situation is his measurement. Mitchell is 6’1″, 215 kilos. If the Hawks had been to pair Mitchell with level guard Trae Younger, each gamers of their beginning backcourt can be simply 6’1″.
Trae Younger (left) and Donovan Mitchell (proper) have lengthy been buddies and followers of one another’s video games.
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The second situation is Mitchell’s protection. Everybody is aware of that Younger struggles on that finish of the ground, and the Hawks want so as to add perimeter protection, not make it worse. FiveThirtyEight’s RAPTOR system offers Mitchell a -2.8 total defensive ranking which is
Lastly, Mitchell is dear. He simply completed his first season of a 5-year, $163 million contract with a mean annual wage of $32.6 million. The Hawks are already flirting with the luxurious tax and must commerce a number of key gamers to make it work financially.
Nonetheless, followers shouldn’t be pessimistic concerning the possibilities of an All-Star backcourt. Final week, Hawks proprietor Tony Ressler mentioned he was not fearful of paying the luxurious tax, and the basic supervisor Travis Schlenk hinted at roster turnover.
Even higher, The Athletic lately reported the Jazz are fascinated with Hawks ahead De’Andre Hunter. Whereas Hunter continues to be on his rookie contract, the Hawks have loads of different gamers they may bundle in a commerce to accumulate Mitchell. In reality, the Hawks roster is constructed for a consolidation commerce comparable to this one.
The commerce talks will solely warmth up with the 2022 NBA Draft happening subsequent month. Keep locked into AllHawks.com for breaking information, highlights, and evaluation.
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ATLANTA – Plans to establish a new LGBTQ+ community center in Atlanta are moving forward, with organizers now seeking in-person feedback from residents interested in helping shape the facility’s future.
PREVIOUS STORY: Proposed LGBTQ Center in Atlanta sparks community conversation
What we know:
The Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority, which is overseeing the project, has launched a year-long feasibility study to determine the center’s purpose and design. So far, hundreds of people have participated by completing an online survey offering their input.
The proposed center would serve as a dedicated space for supporting and uplifting members of the LGBTQ+ community in the Atlanta area.
What’s next:
As part of the next phase, a public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Truth Midtown. Attendees must RSVP in advance to participate in the session.
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Atlanta News First at 7: South Carolina kidnapping suspect arrested in Rockdale County, Covington police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A kidnapping that began in South Carolina ended in Rockdale County Saturday, according to Covington police.
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Kidnapping suspect from South Carolina arrested in Rockdale County, Covington police say
Police said a woman approached a stranger at a rest stop in Morgan County Saturday, said she had been kidnapped and asked the person to call 911. The person called 911 and gave police a description of the vehicle.
Covington police later saw the car traveling on I-20 and attempted a traffic stop. The car drove away with the victim inside. It was stopped after a PIT maneuver in Rockdale County.
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Cobb high school teacher, wife in custody on abuse allegations
A former Cobb County high school teacher and his wife are in custody, accused of abusing their own kids.
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Steven and Anissa Griffin have denied all allegations.
Strong storms expected tonight, tornado watch issued for far northwest Georgia counties
Severe storms are expected to move through north Georgia Tuesday night and into the metro through early Wednesday morning.
After 10 p.m., a line of storms will move into northwest Georgia. The line of storms will push through metro Atlanta around midnight.
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Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces 2026 Georgia governor run
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms wants to become the nation’s first Black female governor.
Not to mention the first-ever Atlanta mayor ever elected Georgia chief executive.
Weeks after hinting at a run for Georgia’s wide-open governorship in 2026, Bottoms made it official Tuesday morning. If successful, Bottoms would achieve what fellow Democrat Stacey Abrams tried and failed to do in Georgia’s last two gubernatorial elections.
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Home Depot says it won’t raise prices due to tariffs
Home Depot doesn’t expect to raise prices because of tariffs, saying it has spent years diversifying the sources for the goods on its shelves.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport prepares for busy Memorial Day travel
The world’s busiest airport is about to live up to its name.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expecting a record-breaking turnout during the Memorial Day travel period, which starts Wednesday and runs through next Wednesday, May 28.
Officials say they expect 2.6 million travelers to pass through this year.
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Habitat for Humanity, Warrick Dunn surprises mom with new home
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ATLANTA – A 28-year-old man was hospitalized on Monday night after being shot in the head at a residence in southwest Atlanta, police said.
What we know:
Officers responded to the 3200 block of Cushman Circle SW around 9:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a person shot. Upon arrival, they found the victim alert, conscious, and breathing despite suffering an apparent gunshot wound to the head.
He was transported to a hospital for treatment.
What we don’t know:
His condition has not been publicly disclosed.
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Aggravated Assault Unit responded to the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities said the investigation remains active.
Police noted that the information released is preliminary and may change as the investigation develops.
The Source: The Atlanta Police Department provided the details for this article.
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