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Atlanta Hawks Headlines: The Dwight dilemma, draft fun, more

By Andrew Snyder

Mar 13, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) sets up for a free throw during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) sets up for a free throw during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Hawks Headlines is back for another round. Today we feature articles on Dwight Howard‘s role within Atlanta’s offense, NBA Draft preparation, and much more.

Welcome back to another installment of Atlanta Hawks Headlines. Hawks Headlines remains the best place on the web to find a roundup of the latest Hawks news, analysis, and opinion. We’re still waiting on any Hawks related poetry to surface. So far it hasn’t happened. A man can dream, right?

Hawks news is rather slow at the moment. The latest reports have been regarding their search for a new general manager. Earlier in the week, a report surfaced that the Hawks were considering an assortment of candidates for their GM opening. Former NBA players Brent Barry and Chauncey Billups were even mentioned. Who will eventually land the job is anyone’s guess.

The scary decisions are still at least a month and a half in the future. For now, Hawks fans don’t have to face the doom and gloom of free agency. Winter is still coming, but we can forget about that until we have to.

Let’s get to today’s links.

From Soaring Down South 5/17/2017

Why Dwight Howard has every right to be upset

Da’Vonte Hughes writes that Dwight Howard has a right to be upset about how he’s used in Atlanta’s offense. Howard is arguably Atlanta’s fourth scoring option when Paul Millsap, Dennis Schroder, and Tim Hardaway Jr. are all healthy. Howard is no longer a dominant post-up player, but the Hawks should still make an effort to get him involved more often in pick and roll sets.

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From Around The Web 5/17/2017

Locked on Hawks podcast: GM names, Ilyasova and Sefolosha reviews and more

On Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland discusses the Adrian Wojnarowski report on Atlanta’s GM search. Rowland also reviews the seasons of Ersan Ilyasova, Thabo Sefolosha, and much more.

How the Draft Lottery Results Impact Potential Trade Scenarios for the Hawks

At Peachtree Hoops, Glen Willis outlines potential trade scenarios for the Hawks before or during June’s NBA Draft. Will the Hawks trade up? Will they trade away their pick? The likely scenario is that they keep the 19th pick.

Atlanta Hawks season review: Kris Humphries

Also at Peachtree Hoops, Brad Rowland reviews Kris Humphries‘ season. Humphries played a bit too much, but that’s not his fault. He’s best served as an emergency big-man that receives very little playing time.

Millsap named winner of Bob Pettit Award

At The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Chris Vivlamore reports on Paul Millsap winning the Bob Pettit award. The award is given by the Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches to the best professional player from the state of Louisiana. Millsap has won the award in seven straight seasons.

Hawks reportedly seeking out Chauncey Billups and Brent Barry for GM opening

Again at the AJC, JuliaKate E. Culpepper expands on Adrian Wojnarowski’s report that the Hawks are considering Chauncey Billups and Brent Barry for their GM opening. This type of move isn’t unheard of, but it is rare.

Next: What Could Dumars Do Well For The Hawks?

That’s it for today. We’ll see you tomorrow for more Hawks Headlines.

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