Atlanta Hawks Headlines: The Final Stretch

Thank you for returning to Atlanta Hawks Headlines. Today’s batch of articles include NBA Draft speculation, a look at Atlanta’s remaining schedule, a discussion about whether or not the Hawks should rebuild, and much more.

Welcome to Atlanta Hawks Headlines. It’s been quiet around the Atlanta Hawks this week. They have had three days off since Sunday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets. That’s probably a good thing. The break has given them a chance to regroup after a rough patch in their season.

It would take a truly wretched finish for the Hawks to miss the playoffs entirely, but ending up in a position where they would face LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round is a distinct possibility.

In my mind, that’s a worse scenario than ending up with a lottery pick. The lottery pick at least provides hope for the future. An early postseason meeting with LeBron means a sweep and a quick exit from the playoffs.

Anyway, let’s see what the internet has to offer today.

From Soaring Down South 4/5/2017

Atlanta Hawks: Five Difficult Games Decide Their Season

Atlanta’s season will be decided by five games against quality Eastern Conference opponents. The Hawks face the Boston Celtics on Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday and Sunday, the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday, and the Indiana Pacers Wednesday. Can they win enough games to keep from slipping outside of the postseason picture?

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Atlanta Hawks Mock Draft: Hawks Take A Chance on Harry Giles (April 5, 2017)

Jerome Boateng projects what the Hawks might do in June’s NBA Draft. In his latest mock draft, Boateng has Atlanta picking Duke’s Harry Giles, Purdue’s Caleb Swanigan, and Central Michigan’s Marcus Keene. Would any of these players be a good fit in Atlanta?

Atlanta Hawks: Is Rebuilding the Best Option?

Jake Martinsek asks if the Hawks should rebuild. It might be the only way they can eventually turn into serious contenders in the Eastern Conference. They have a good core of young players to build around in Dennis Schroder, Taurean Prince, and DeAndre’ Bembry. Whether or not they decide to bring back Paul Millsap will signal which direction the franchise is headed in.

Hawks Around The Web 4/5/2017

Locked on Hawks podcast: Dennis Schröder, Taurean Prince and more

On Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland talks with Zach Dillard of Fox Sports South. Dillard and Rowland discuss Dennis Schroder’s turnover problems, Ersan Ilyasova‘s fit long-term, Taurean Prince’s play since being added to the rotation, and more.

Atlanta Hawks linked to Terrance Ferguson in latest ESPN mock draft

At Peachtree Hoops, Rowland dives into Chad Ford’s latest mock draft at ESPN. Ford now is projecting that the Hawks will draft Terrance Ferguson. Ferguson was orginianlly an Arizona commit, but he spent this past season playing in Australia. It would be a selection based almost entirely on upside.

Raptors first-round opponents: Atlanta Hawks (Pt 2 of 5)

Our friends over at Raptors Rapture have unveiled a series previewing Toronto’s potential playoff opponents. Part two of the series features the Atlanta Hawks. Take a look at what Raptors insiders have to say about the Hawks.

No word when Millsap, Bazemore return to Hawks’ starting lineup

Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on the uncertainty surrounding when Kent Bazemore and Paul Millsap will return to the starting lineup. Both played in Atlanta’s most recent game, but came off the bench.

Late in season, different roles for rookies Prince, Bembry

Vivlamore also looks at how Taurean Prince and DeAndre’ Bembry have seen their roles change late in the season. Prince is starting regularly in place of the injured Thabo Sefolosha, while Bembry has seen his minutes dwindle.

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