THE Atlanta Hawks And The Los Angeles Clippers Both teams are mired in the mud and mire of their respective divisions in the National Basketball Association. Both teams are rumored to be looking for the Olympics’ top defender, Serbian point guard Aleksa Avramovic, to bolster their rosters.
Avramovic is a defensive pro on the basketball court and currently has an opt-out clause in his contract with CSKA Moscow, giving Hawks and Clippers fans hope that he could be wearing their respective uniforms next season. as shared by Serbia-based news site OzonPress.com.
The Hawks and Clippers rumors came amid Hawks star Trae Young set the NBA on fire The NBA’s 2024-25 schedule reveal included information about Dejoute Murray’s expected return in Hotlanta on December 2nd.
Avramovic had a solid performance at the Olympics and has now been linked to both teams.
Avramovic’s Serbian showcase
Avramovic is a 29-year-old guard who stands 6’4″ and finished 37th in scoring at the 2024 Summer Olympics. He grabbed 2.5 rebounds per game and dished out 3.2 assists while impressing on defense.
He also averaged 1.7 steals per game and shot 36.8 percent from three-point range during the Olympic tournament. A skilled player who plays smart and impacts the game on both ends, Avramovic would be a great fit for the Hawks or Clippers.
He would add size to the Hawks’ centered backcourt of Trae Young and he would add much-needed defense and big-game, international experience to the Clippers, who could potentially end up trading Kawhi Leonard this offseason.
Hawks’ window to sign Serbian star closing soon
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The point guard’s release clause expires in three days, meaning the Hawks, Clippers and other potential NBA suitors don’t have much time to make a move on Avramovic.
Quin Snyder’s Atlantic Hawks could step in and offer to pay his buyout clause, a prerequisite for his trade to the United States. If Snyder and the Hawks don’t do anything, Tyronn Lue’s Clippers could try to lure him to the United States by offering him a chance to play more than the 19.9 minutes he played during the Olympics.
All things considered, the Clippers and Hawks both have a chance to bring the Serbian star, voted the tournament’s top defender, to the league next fall. It won’t be easy, and time is running out. Now it’s up to both teams to determine whether it’s worth uprooting Avramovic from his home country and his place of employment.
