Despite getting a huge offer from the Orlando Magic earlier today, it appears that the Atlanta Hawks will be getting some sort of relief by bringing back their top free agent, Paul Millsap.
While they will lose DeMarre Carroll to the Toronto Raptors, the Hawks will not have to worry anymore as Millsap will be staying in Atlnata.
Following from Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
Can confirm reports that Paul Millsap has decided to re-sign with the Hawks, sources said.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 1, 2015
Millsap will sign a three-year deal worth about $60 million with his option on the third year with the Hawks, sources told ESPN
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 1, 2015
Free agent Paul Millsap has reached agreement with Atlanta on a likely two-year deal, third year option, league source tells RealGM.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2015
Paul Millsap's new deal with the Hawks will be $58 million-plus over next three years, league sources tell RealGM.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2015
With Millsap staying in Atlanta, the Hawks now have quite the formidable frontline. Millsap, Al Horford and recently acquired Tiago Splitter will be the big three up front for Atlanta after the departure of Pero Antic, who elected to take his talents back overseas.
Millsap and Horford’s ability to stretch the floor in conjunction with the interior presence of Tiago Splitter can make for some interesting lineups. Especially with now that Splitter is playing under Mike Budenholzer. A man who knows Splitter from their days back with the San Antonio Spurs.
