From #Set to Shyt: Welcome to Tankonia [2017-18 Atlanta Hawks Season Thread]

[charmander]

idk if i can stomach being trash for the next 5 years either

 

[AVXL]

Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer is apparently interested in a move to NY.

According to a report from Marc Berman of the New York Post, Budenholzer, who interviewed for the Knicks’ head coaching position on Sunday, would take the job if he got an offer:

Mike Budenholzer is genuinely interested in the Knicks’ job, according to an NBA source who has spoken to the Hawks coach.

“New York’s his top choice,’’ the NBA source said. “If they offered him the job, he’d say yes. He wants to live in New York.’’


Budenholzer, the 2015-16 Coach of the Year, recently withdrew his name from consideration for the Phoenix Suns’ job. He is still under contract for the next two seasons, and Atlanta will reportedly require compensation to release him.

So he went from wanting to go home to wanting to live in NY now. Oh ok Bud

 

[AVXL]

Mike Budenholzer is genuinely interested in the Knicks’ job, according to an NBA source who has spoken to the Hawks coach.

“New York’s his top choice,’’ the NBA source said. “If they offered him the job, he’d say yes. He wants to live in New York.’’


Moreover, Budenholzer appears so disillusioned with the current Hawks’ philosophy, it’s difficult to imagine him returning. Atlanta is adopting the blueprint set by the “Trust The Process’’ Sixers. Budenholzer was the top decision-maker on personnel until last summer, when Travis Schlenk was named general manager. Now the 48-year-old, the 2015 Coach of the Year, has no power regarding personnel.

The Hawks may look at finances, seeking a way out of the final two years and $13 million of Budenholzer’s contract.


On Sunday, Knicks president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry interviewed Budenholzer after receiving permission from the Hawks. The downside of Budenholzer’s candidacy is the Mills/Perry tandem have no prior dealings with the coach who has guided Atlanta the last five seasons.

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Budenholzer pulled his name from consideration for the Suns’ job on Thursday. Like the Hawks and Suns, the Knicks are also amid a slow rebuild.

“Phoenix and the Knicks are trying to win every game,’’ said the NBA source, who has spoken to Budenholzer recently. “There’s a good chance Atlanta is not looking to win games the next two years. This wasn’t Mike’s decision. He didn’t expect it. He doesn’t want to lose games.’’

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Budenholzer is being given freedom to weigh his options — with more openings expected after the first round of the playoffs. Charlotte, Orlando, Phoenix and the Knicks currently have vacancies.

There’s a sentiment that Atlanta’s ownership believes it is harder to go through a “Trust The Process’’ era with Budenholzer coaching, though the team did a good job tanking this season in posting a 24-58 record.

There’s also sentiment that the Hawks may not delve into the free-agent market this summer to boost their roster.

One NBA executive said Hawks ownership ultimately may be motivated by finances regarding Budenholzer. It seems hard to justify Atlanta seeking major compensation like a first- or second-round pick, with cash considerations more likely.

“Ownership has quite a bit of money on the line,’’ an NBA executive said. “They may be thinking why pay him $6 million a year if they’re not a playoff contender? Why not pay someone $2 million a year for the next two years?’’

I guess I'm confused as to what Bud's expectations were for this year. Did he really think we were gonna stay the course and not try to rebuild it. I don't understand how the fans knew we were trying to tank before Bud did

Either way, if this reporting is accurate, this is playing out like I thought with Bud being mad about not having power and Schlenk/Ressler wanting assets (money or draft picks)

 

[Sly Cookin]

I think the beef is between ressler and bud.

Ima take the nypost's reporting with a grain of salt tho. They tend to exaggerate. Knicks wont really be trying to win next year if porzingis is really not playing next year.

Either way i hope he stays. If he goes I'll be fine as long as we are compensated

 

[Motife43]

Throwbyke




Breh really dropped 30 off the bench in his 9th game in the NBA.

 

[#1 pick]

Throwbyke




Breh really dropped 30 off the bench in his 9th game in the NBA.

He could have had so much potential if coach in today's NBA by coach Bud

 

[#1 pick]

I guess I'm confused as to what Bud's expectations were for this year. Did he really think we were gonna stay the course and not try to rebuild it. I don't understand how the fans knew we were trying to tank before Bud did

Either way, if this reporting is accurate, this is playing out like I thought with Bud being mad about not having power and Schlenk/Ressler wanting assets (money or draft picks)

You keep reading fake news when I already told you the word from the staff.

 

[AVXL]

You keep reading fake news when I already told you the word from the staff.

Word from the staff? 2 weeks ago you were saying this is all speculation, now he's a Knicks offer away from leaving. No offense but if you're getting your information from a Hawks insider you need a better plug

 

[Motife43]

Man, don't mind me brehs. ima just be posting random hawks players from the past 20 yrs. Only way to keep my mind away from the current fukkery

 

[#1 pick]

Word from the staff? 2 weeks ago you were saying this is all speculation, now he's a Knicks offer away from leaving. No offense but if you're getting your information from a Hawks insider you need a better plug

Maybe I didnt tell you then. I told HS and realgm. I got word on Friday that Atlanta is requesting a lot in compensation in terms of draft picks which teams haven't been willing to meet. Ressler has no issue with paying Bud. Anything you hear otherwise is fake news.

 

[AVXL]

Maybe I didnt tell you then. I told HS and realgm. I got word on Friday that Atlanta is requesting a lot in compensation in terms of draft picks which teams haven't been willing to meet. Ressler has no issue with paying Bud. Anything you hear otherwise is fake news.

Bud won't be the coach here next season and the Hawks need to everything in their power to move on from him. I'm sure there is a compensation package that the Hawks would like but I hope they don't hold themselves hostage with ridiculous expectations on what they think they're going to get back. Take the best deal, get Bud outta here and move on

 

[Stone]

Bud won't be the coach here next season and the Hawks need to everything in their power to move on from him. I'm sure there is a compensation package that the Hawks would like but I hope they don't hold themselves hostage with ridiculous expectations on what they think they're going to get back. Take the best deal, get Bud outta here and move on

Nah, they need to play hardball for once. Sick of losing assets for pennies on the dollar

 

[Captain Crunch]

If Bud really does leave, he need to go to Phoenix. Phx got two AS potential talents on rookie deals; a likely top 3 pick in a good draft, AND a gang of assets. Phoenix is a sleeping giant and is probably the best team for the future not named Philly.

 

[AVXL]

Nah, they need to play hardball for once. Sick of losing assets for pennies on the dollar

No the Hawks need to stop looking like a joke and cut ties with Bud. Bud has publically gone out and interviewed with 2 other organizations, let him go. Why would you want a coach who's not bought in to this team/franchise potentially come back to this roster? I'm ready for the Hawks to show some pride and move on. I hate that his has been lingering over the franchise for the last couple weeks

 

[Sly Cookin]

If Bud really does leave, he need to go to Phoenix. Phx got two AS potential talents on rookie deals; a likely top 3 pick in a good draft, AND a gang of assets. Phoenix is a sleeping giant and is probably the best team for the future not named Philly.

He pulled out of consideration for that job because the owner is cheap. Didnt want to pay bud what he currently makes with us.