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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 17, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Elton Brand (42) goes up for a shot during the first half against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Elton Brand (42) goes up for a shot during the first half against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Elton Brand

Last, but by no means least on this list, is Elton Brand. Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that the Hawks and New York Knicks have both spoken to Brand in these early stages of free agency.

The 35-year-old veteran had a successful season as an impact player in Atlanta last season, and it’s little surprise that the Hawks are looking into the possibility of bringing him back. In just over 19 minutes a game, Brand averaged 5.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks for Atlanta.

As I’ve already mentioned, the Hawks have plenty of frontcourt depth heading into next season, but if Brand is available at a reasonable price, he has other intangibles going for him. Brand provided Atlanta with veteran leadership last year, and with a team that continues to be very young, the Hawks could do a lot worse than bringing EB back again.

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