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Atlanta Hawks: 5 potential free agent targets in 2017

By Brendan Galella

Feb 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (11) drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (11) drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during a basketball game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Alex Len, C

The combination of Tyson Chandler, Alan Williams and the development of Marquese Chriss in Phoenix has ultimately left Alex Len, the fifth overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft, on the outside looking in.

By the end of the year, Len spent over 30 minutes on the court just once in his final 20 appearances of the year for Phoenix.

The Atlanta Hawks could instantly create a competition for the starting center position, alongside Miles Plumlee, while the signing of Len could become an extremely savvy move.

According to the contract value estimation tool from Sports Illustrated, Len is in line for a three-year deal valued at $20 million, potentially providing the Hawks a starting-caliber center at a fraction of the price.

Joakim Noah signed a four-year, $72 million deal a year ago, while Timofey Mozgov inked a four-year, $64 million contract with the Lakers. Less than a year later, Los Angeles dealt Mozgov away to the Nets and the Knicks are hoping to find a taker for Noah.

Landing a promising center that just turned 24 for less than $7 million a year could prove to be a wise move for Atlanta.

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