Author: Monojit Mandal
According to Greg Swartz, NBA reporter for Bleacher Report, the Atlanta Hawks, considered one of the deepest teams in the NBA, plan to address their backup point guard position next summer. According to Swartz, the Hawks are looking for three players: Jevon Carter of the Milwaukee Bucks, Patrick Beverley of the Chicago Bulls and Reggie Jackson of the Denver Nuggets.
The Hawks have become a force to be reckoned with, with an incredible line-up that includes two potential All-Star point guards, a host of skilled wings and a front court anchored by the great John Collins. However, Swartz thinks they should get an experienced point guard to replace Trae Young and Dejounte Murray in free agency, without spending too much.
Swartz highlights Carter’s potential for the role, highlighting his strong defense and 42.1% three-point shooting percentage last season. He also emphasises Beverley’s ability to score and defend successfully in restricted minutes, while Jackson provides crucial post-season experience in 75 games.
If Carter declines his player option with the Bucks for the 2023-24 season, he will be an unrestricted free agent. He averaged 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists last season, shooting 42.3% from the field, 42.1% from beyond the arc and 81.6% from the free throw line. During the season, Beverley and Jackson had averages of 6.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists, and 10.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists respectively.
Although the Hawks already have a two-time All-Star starting point guard in Trae Young, Swartz is showing off his excellent statistical achievements this season, which include an average of 26.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game. Young finished ninth in total points, tenth in points per game, first in total assists and second in assists per game, establishing himself as a dominant playmaker.
The Atlanta Hawks are looking to strengthen their backcourt this summer by adding an experienced point guard to their already excellent team. With this, they want to concentrate talent, reduce future salary obligations and further secure their status as a strong force in the NBA.