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NBA Trades: 3 landing spots for Nets forward Paul Millsap

By Holden Walter-Warner

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Paul Millsap #31 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on October 29, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Indiana Pacers 105-98. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Paul Millsap #31 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on October 29, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Indiana Pacers 105-98. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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NBA Trades: 3 landing spots for veteran forward Paul Millsap
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 24: Paul Millsap #4 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts to a play during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on April 24, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia, NBA Trades: 3 landing spots for veteran forward Paul Millsap. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /

NBA Trades: 3 landing spots for Nets forward Paul Millsap – 3. Atlanta Hawks

Sometimes, moves are worth it for the storyline alone (or so sportswriters say). Reuniting Millsap with the Atlanta Hawks would be a storybook way to end the big man’s career.

Millsap played for the Hawks from 2013-14 to 2016-17. It was during those four seasons that Millsap most closely embraced the role of being a star.

During his four seasons in Atlanta, Millsap averaged 17.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. He went to the All-Star Game every single season he was a part of the Hawks franchise.

For Millsap, the benefit of going to Atlanta would be playing time. The team appears ready to reset a little bit and maybe even trade their star at the power forward position, John Collins. With a thinning depth chart and a lot of young players, Millsap may have the opportunity to contribute.

For Atlanta, the benefit of acquiring Millsap could be twofold. He could provide a strong veteran presence for the aforementioned young players that blanket the roster, allowing them to learn under Millsap’s wise and winning ways.

Additionally, the Nets may be willing to give up some young assets or draft picks to get rid of Millsap. Considering that appears to be the direction of the Hawks after the trade of Cam Reddish and Solomon Hill, it’s not a bad idea to start stockpiling assets.

Millsap may prefer to go to a contender, but there would be something poetic about Millsap returning to the city where he played his best ball.

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