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NBA Rumors Roundup: The pot is officially stirred

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Jan 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) sits on the bench during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) sits on the bench during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 16, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) looks to pass the ball back inbound against the Boston Celtics during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) looks to pass the ball back inbound against the Boston Celtics during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

The Hawks

The best place to start is the Atlanta Hawks.

After the Kyle Korver trade quickly and surprisingly came together, the rumors started flying about Paul Millsap. And there appears to be at least some discussion of trading the All-Star forward. That would ultimately signal a complete restart for the Hawks.

The sharks are indeed circling.

There are some reports suggesting the Hawks are still split about what to do. There were some who believed the Hawks would resolve all their trading and set their direction by the weekend, but they certainly may still wait.

Millsap should have plenty of suitors. And the Magic may very well be one of them.

Before Millsap signed his three-year deal — which he can opt out of following this season — he nearly signed a contract with the Magic. Whether Millsap used Orlando as a bargaining tool to get a more favorable deal from Atlanta is still a matter for debate.

That interest could still be there. But Millsap will also be a free agent this summer. He is not a likely target for the Magic.

But what could be intriguing is what Millsap will do to the market for power forwards in the league. Whoever does not get Millsap could very well call the Magic next to inquire about Serge Ibaka.

The Magic are not in a position to trade him quite yet. Not unless they get a big return.

Should the Magic fall out of the Playoff race, though, Serge Ibaka could become very available as the Magic try to recoup some value on the asset before he leaves in free agency.

Stay tuned . . .