Lewis Meyers has agreed to let control of the Atlanta Hawks go to GM Travis Glenn, his statement to the AJC “Last year I failed, it was the first time we missed the playoffs since 2008.”
Coaching Staff
Atlanta, Owner Lewis Meyers and GM Travis Glenn have agreed to bring back Mike Budenholzer and Darvin Ham on 1 year deals. GM Travis Glenn states it was between coach Budenholzer and Nets assistant Coach Jacque Vaughn but the Nets block the Hawks Offer.
Travis Glenn states: “We are happy to bring back Budenholzer and his coaching staff back. This is a big year coming up, we are looking for our young guys to get better as this rebuild continues. The Hawks Organization is ready for the Highlight Factory to return.”
Draft:
Hawks have zero draft picks as GM Travis Glenn believes the next year Draft will be the draft with plenty of potential and Superstars. Also the Hawks come into next year draft with 4 first round draft picks.
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Results:
1. Pacers Trade 5th pick for Pistons Mike Conley and 20 1st round we
2. Bulls Trade 7th pick for Kings Willie Cauley-Stein and Zach Randolph
3. 76ers Trade pick 10 for Hassan Whiteside
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Free Agency
Before Free Agency started the Hawks made some trades that left the Hawks in a total rebuild. John Collins and Dennis Schroeder all last year were unhappy to be in Atlanta so the Hawks traded them away.
Hawks Trade
John Collins, DeAndre Bembry, Miles Plumlee 2 2nd Round picks 19&22
For
Hornet
Tyson Chandler 3 1st round picks 20,19,21
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Hawks Trade
Dennis Schroeder 2nd Round 21’
For
Magic
Jonathon Simmons 19 first rounder
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Hawks sign:
Shabazz Muhammad 1 Yr 1.48 Million
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Xavier Rathan-Mayes 1 Yr 1.10 Million
Kobi Simmons 1 Yr 1.04 Million
Thomas Bryant 1 Yr 1.33 Million
Josh Magette 1 Yr 1.33 Million
Scotty Hopson 1 Yr 818 K
ADE N’Dour 1 Yr 818 K
Hawks Bring back to former vets to the team in shocking deals.
Joe Johnson 1.48 Million 1 Year
Josh Smith 1.48 Million 1 Year
Both guys said they are excited to teach the young Hawks, they plan on being teachers and trying to help in the rebuild.
GM TG said “I love the former Hawks being back and also being in the rotation they can help guide these guys through the tough times.”
Summit League:
Hawks GM Travis Glenn and Owner Lewis Meyers attended Nike Hoop Summit. With now 7 first round picks in the NBA draft the Atlanta Hawks have made it known next year draft is the most important thing on there list. After the game we caught up with Hawks GM and Owner, they gave us the list of players they have on there list for next year draft.
GM TG and Owner LM: Both said everyone is on there watch list. They both believe this year class has the most potential a NBA draft has ever had. They noted it’s a freshmen lead class with some older guys that can play. Also both said LaMelo Ball who played on the world side this year who is draft eligible but will have to sit out a year is someone they are very interested in.
Stand outs in the Game:
USA:
DeAndra Ayton 15 Pts 13 Rebounds
Collin Sexton 7 Pts 4 Assist
Trae Young 18 Pts 6 Assist
Michael Porter 13 Pts
Marvin Bagley 13 Pts 13 Rebounds
Mo Bamba 17 Pts 10 Rebounds
Kevin Knox 15 Pts
World:
Luka Donic 13 Pts 8 Assist
LaMelo Ball 15 Pts 5 Rebounds
Billy Preston 9 Pts 8 Rebounds 5 Blocks
LiAngelo Ball 13 Pts
Hawks Rosters 19’
PG: Brandon Knight
SG: Jonathon Simmons
SF: Joe Johnson
PF: Brice Johnson
C: Tyson Chandler
Rotation:
SF: Shabazz Muhammad
PF: Tyler Cavanaugh
PG: Kobi Simmons
SG: Xavier Rathan-Mayes
SF: Josh Smith
Bench:
C: Mike Muscala
C: Thomas Bryant
PG: Josh Magette
SG: Scotty Hopson
SF: ADE N’dour (2K)
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