I know some of you are tired of the KD scenarios but I don't know if this one has been covered before.
First the trade it's a big one that many won't like.
Crowder, AJ, Rozier, Young, Grizzlies 1st, and Clippers 1st for Milsap.
I know this is an overpay but Milsap is a legit All star big man. Having him over Crowder makes some sense if team is bringing in KD and Brown is coming off bench. Atlanta does this to lower long term cap, aquire more 1st and give them flexibility over next 3 years as they begin their rebuild. (Crowder and two 1st may be enough in some people's eyes alone given Milsap cap #.)
With Milsap on board KD may like C"s better than Thunder. And if he signs at 25 million there will still be 15-18 million left to sign Hordford, Pau, Howard or Whiteside. C's also having developing players and more picks coming that show long term team growth. More stronger over three + years compared to Warriors, Cavs, Spurs, and the rest of the "6". This with the Coach, DA and franchise history should get KD on board. Once he is in I'm sure the team together can get Hordford to sign at a reasonable rate.
IT, AB, KD, Milsap, Hordford (75 million)
Smart, Hunter, Brown, Mickey, KO (13 million)
Jackson, Zizic, Bentil (1.2 million)
So that is the squad with exepected cap #s/holds for each grouping. Team can still bring in 2 vets as well if they sign for mins. Id like Marvin Williams and Stat.
As a fall back to Milsap I'd offer something similar for upper level big man. Targets such as Favors, Cousins, Griifin and Gasol yet I think Hawks are ready to rebuild.