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Atlanta Hawks: Free Agency Rumors Begin

By Adam McGee

Feb 18, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Luol Deng (9) during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Cavaliers defeated the Sixers 114-85. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Luol Deng (9) during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Cavaliers defeated the Sixers 114-85. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kent Bazemore (6) reacts after missing a shot against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 132-125. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kent Bazemore (6) reacts after missing a shot against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 132-125. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

Kent Bazemore

For every team in the league, there’s always a name that crops up completely out of the blue in free agency, and for the Hawks it could be Kent Bazemore this year.

Bazemore was another player who Alex Kennedy reported the Hawks to have interest in, and it seems they have the Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs for company. Having been picked up by the Golden State Warriors two seasons ago, Bazemore had minimal chance to show his ability in the NBA until he became a Laker last season.

In 23 games for LA in the latter part of last season, Bazemore posted an impressive 13.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. Bazemore is a respectable shooter with strong defensive instincts. At 6’6″, his size and skill set could help provide the Hawks with some good value depth on the wing.

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