Atlanta Hawks: 5 reasons why Paul Millsap shouldn't be re-signed

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Dec 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Semaj Christon (6) in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

2. A max contract from Atlanta unlikely

The Atlanta Hawks convinced Travis Schlenk, the assistant general manager for the Warriors, to leave the team and take control of all basketball decisions for the organization.

Among the first moves Schlenk opted to make was publicly declaring Millsap would likely receive better offers from around the league.

Hesitant to offer Millsap a five-year deal worth over $200 million, the Hawks believe retaining him is a priority, but clearly a salary limit has been established.

Three or four teams have made it known they are willing to give Millsap the max contract they can offer — $154 million over four years — so even if the Hawks fail to bring a max contact, he will have a few options in free agency.

Players signing for a max contract simply have to be elite producers and if there is any hesitancy Millsap can provide just that over a span of up to 410 games in the next five years, then Atlanta should move in another direction.

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Atlanta Hawks: 5 reasons Paul Millsap shouldn’t be re-signed

By Brendan Galella | Jun 28, 2017

2. A max contract from Atlanta unlikely