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Hawks interested in Korver: Kyle Korver said Saturday that the Hawks have expressed interest in re-signing him. Korver, obtained in an offseason trade with the Bulls, will become an unrestricted free agent July 1. “They said they would like to work something out, so we’ll talk in July,” Korver said. “I really enjoyed my year here in Atlanta. I enjoyed the team. I enjoyed the organization. I believe (general manager) Danny Ferry is going to do some great things here. I think he has a great opportunity to bring in guys who are going to play fun basketball. “You know the vision he has. You know the kind of basketball that he likes to watch, and I think he’s going to bring in those types of guys, and I like the same basketball that he likes. So, I’m very open to coming back here.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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The Hawks will use the same starting lineup in Game 2 of their playoff series with the Pacers. The first unit will be Jeff Teague, Devin Harris, Kyle Kover, Josh Smith and Al Horford. “I think after every game, particularly a game where things don’t go as well (you consider change),” coach Larry Drew said Wednesday. “It’s not time for us to panic. From a lineup standpoint I want to stay with what has been good for us. Obviously, through the course of the game we’ll make changes. At times we’ll be smaller. At times we’ll be a little bigger. It’s definitely not a time to panic and shift things around. “In going back and looking at our first game with them, we didn’t do enough things well. If we correct a few things, it puts us in a better position.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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“I just have to trust myself to make the right decision. I’ve been thinking about it a lot, praying a lot and talking to the right people to try to make this easier.” One of those people is former Creighton star Kyle Korver, now in his 10th season in the NBA. McDermott has had several conversations with Korver, including one Monday night. “I’m trying to bounce some ideas off of him,” McDermott said. “It helps having someone like that to talk to.” McDermott said Korver has avoided trying to steer him one way or the other. Omaha World-Herald

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In free agency news, word is the Hawks’ first priority will be to keep unrestricted free agents Josh Smith and Kyle Korver during the off-season. If it proves too costly, the Hawks will shop one (or both) in a sign-and-trade. FOXSports Ohio

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Hawks president of basketball operations and general manager Danny Ferry has preached a message of flexibility since taking over personnel decisions last summer. The front office leadership has impressed Korver and the veteran is on board with the direction of the franchise. “I’ve really enjoyed Atlanta a lot,” Korver told HOOPSWORLD. “It’s a good life here, you know? It’s a good city. I believe in the direction Danny Ferry is going. There are some really good pieces here and we play fun basketball. Free agency … I don’t want to talk about it a whole lot yet but I’ve really enjoyed my time here with the Hawks.” HoopsWorld

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Kyle Korver 

The Nuggets spent an significant amount of time today making sure everyone was on the same page to stop a particularly potent shooter – Atlanta guard Kyle Korver. He is the NBA’s deadliest 3-point shooter, nailing 46.2 percent of his tries this season. He is the kind of player the Nuggets would love to have on their roster to bolster an area that has been lacking this season. The Nuggets are 27th in the NBA in 3-point field goal percentage. Here’s the kicker: Next season, Korver could be a Nugget. Think of this in similar terms to the Andre Iguodala saga. The Nuggets had interest in Iguodala, then with Philadelphia, at the trade deadline in 2012 and ended up being part of a trade that brought him to Denver in the summer. Denver Post

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Korver made it a point to remind reporters that his contract with the Hawks ends this coming offseason. Asked about his future, Korver looked into a TV camera at Atlanta's shootaround and said, "I am a free agent this summer — free agent this summer." Deseret News

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Kyle Korver 

Korver, traded to Atlanta from Chicago last summer, then smiled. "I mean, yeah. I would definitely listen to Utah if they came asking," the 10-year NBA veteran said. "I have a lot of respect for the organization and the Miller family, and it was just a great place to live life and play basketball." Deseret News

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Jody Genessy: Kyle Korver on being a free agent this summer: "I'd definitely listen to the Utah Jazz." He spoke highly of Utah and the organization. Twitter @DJJazzyJody

Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz, Free Agency, Kyle Korver 

All along, Korver felt a trade out of Chicago could come, and when he left last year, it was on good terms. Korver will be a free agent this offseason, and there’s little doubt that the Bulls will at least make a pitch to sign him – just like many other NBA teams. And should he receive that call from the Bulls, Korver made clear he would consider returning. “Totally, I would,” Korver told RealGM on Saturday night. “That’s a great organization, that’s an awesome jersey to put on. Great fans, good team. You only get to be a free agent so many times in a career, so I’ll definitely see what’s all there. But I would absolutely listen to what they’ve got to say.” RealGM

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But the Hawks' Kyle Korver, the Hawks' alternate player rep, has read the summary of the law firm's findings and planned to continue reading on the team's flight home to Atlanta. Korver said it's "incredibly important" that players educate themselves about the findings and get involved in the decision of who will lead the union going forward. "I think everyone's got to read the information and we've got to make the decision together," Korver said. "I think where all this can go wrong is when people start throwing out their opinions. We all have the information now. In the past, we didn't always know. You'd hear rumors. Do you believe these agents? Do you believe the union? Do you believe ESPN? This is it. This is the real stuff. So I'm sure there are going to be some decisions made." CBSSports.com

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Sources say that the Hawks, at present, have no interest in parting with Josh Smith and Kyle Korver for Gasol. Or even Smith and lesser parts for Gasol. ESPN.com

Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Pau Gasol, Kyle Korver, Josh Smith 

Sources say that the Hawks, at present, have no interest in parting with Josh Smith and Kyle Korver for Gasol. Or even Smith and lesser parts for Gasol. ESPN.com

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Positions can obviously change between now and the Feb. 21 trade deadline, but sources maintain that Atlanta has not been enticed in the least by the prospect of parting with the 26-year-old Smith -- even as he heads into unrestricted free agency -- for the 32-year-old Gasol. The Hawks, for the record, have also been telling interested teams that they value Smith and what he offers as a hybrid forward in an Eastern Conference that's generally been getting smaller. ESPN.com

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Josh Smith may not hear the groans from the Philips Arena crowd when he squares up to take a 3-pointer this season. Why? Listen to Smith tell it. “You haven’t seen the roster?” Smith turned around a reporter’s question about his long-range shooting plans on a rebuilt Hawks roster. “We’ve got Kyle Korver, Devin Harris, Louis Williams, Anthony Morrow, Anthony Tolliver. Am I missing anyone? Jeff Teague. … So there we go. That answers that question. I didn’t even say my name did I? Call me mid-range shawty.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Lang Greene: From what I’m hearing Kyle Korver has taken on a much more vocal role with the Hawks during pickup games at team’s facility Twitter @LangGreene

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Kyrylo Fesenko: Just landed in Chicago. Tomorrow I have a workout with the Bulls. Really excited to see Korver, Boozer and Brewer! Twitter

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Kyrylo Fesenko: My bad, people. I didn't know, that Kyle and Ronnie is gone from Chicago. Thank you for info. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver, Kyrylo Fesenko, Ronnie Brewer 

Former Chicago Bulls guard and small forward Kyle Korver on Monday sold his 16-room mansion in Glencoe for $1.34 million. On July 13, the Bulls traded Korver, 31, to the Atlanta Hawks. However, his mansion had been on the market longer than that. Korver first had listed the mansion in April for $1.499 million, and he later reduced its asking price to $1.475 million and then to $1.449 million. Chicago Tribune

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A source with knowledge of the discussions said on Monday night that Blazers general manager Neil Olshey gave Wolves president of basketball operations David Kahn names of players to work into a three-team deal. The list included Suns restricted center Robin Lopez, Bulls guard Kyle Korver (who since has been traded to Atlanta) and an unknown player from Denver -- possibly small forward Wilson Chandler. ESPN.com

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