Ryan Kelly back in the NBA

[JasonEvans]

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly going to sign Ryan Kelly (http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2016/10/31/13478854/atlanta-hawks-release-edy-tavares-ryan-kelly) to a contract. They waived 7-3 Eddy Tavarez, known here as The Big Developmental because he has been a project for so long, to make room for Kelly. Hawks backup PF Mike Scott got hurt and may miss a month which is why the Hawks are bringing in Kelly.

Good for Ryan! Make the most of your chances, big fella!

-Jason "my bet is that Ryan won't see a ton of playing time. Mike Muscala will replace Scott in the rotation" Evans

[DukieInBrasil]

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly going to sign Ryan Kelly (http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2016/10/31/13478854/atlanta-hawks-release-edy-tavares-ryan-kelly) to a contract. They waived 7-3 Eddy Tavarez, known here as The Big Developmental because he has been a project for so long, to make room for Kelly. Hawks backup PF Mike Scott got hurt and may miss a month which is why the Hawks are bringing in Kelly.

Good for Ryan! Make the most of your chances, big fella!

-Jason "my bet is that Ryan won't see a ton of playing time. Mike Muscala will replace Scott in the rotation" Evans

If Ryan could regain the touch on his outside shooting he would guarantee himself a spot in the NBA for a long time to come. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to harness his shooting very well since turning pro. Kyle Singler is in a similar bind, but Kyle's defense and versatility are more of an asset for him.

[sagegrouse]

If Ryan could regain the touch on his outside shooting he would guarantee himself a spot in the NBA for a long time to come. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to harness his shooting very well since turning pro. Kyle Singler is in a similar bind, but Kyle's defense and versatility are more of an asset for him.

I believe Kyle Singler will have a much better year this year than last, but I would have to say that Kyle's biggest asset is a five-year $25 million contract that lasts through 2020.

[COYS]

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly going to sign Ryan Kelly (http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2016/10/31/13478854/atlanta-hawks-release-edy-tavares-ryan-kelly) to a contract. They waived 7-3 Eddy Tavarez, known here as The Big Developmental because he has been a project for so long, to make room for Kelly. Hawks backup PF Mike Scott got hurt and may miss a month which is why the Hawks are bringing in Kelly.

Good for Ryan! Make the most of your chances, big fella!

-Jason "my bet is that Ryan won't see a ton of playing time. Mike Muscala will replace Scott in the rotation" Evans

As a fellow Hawks fan, I'm happy for this development. I actually think the Hawk's offense could be a perfect fit for him if he is able to get his shooting touch back. We generally have good floor-spacing and I would imagine he will be able to get good looks from range a little more consistently than he did when he was on a completely dysfunctional Lakers team.

[JasonEvans]

By the way, the Kelly signing with the Hawks has been confirmed, no longer a report. In fact, Ryan just tweeted the following:


@RyanKelly34 29m29 minutes ago
Feeling blessed and extremely excited about this new beginning! Let's get this win tonight @ATLHawks!!!!

Meanwhile, also on Ryan's twitter feed is this cute footage (https://twitter.com/lindsayckelly/status/792332663000621056) of Ryan back at Cameron a couple days ago... with his baby boy sitting in his lap.

[Dukeford]

They waived 7-3 Eddy Tavarez, known here as The Big Developmental because he has been a project for so long


I thought Geoff Crompton was The Big Developmental.....??...

[OldPhiKap]

Go Ryan, go Hawks!

[arnie]

Go Ryan, go Hawks!

So does that give us 20 in the NBA - a Duke record?