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Southeast Division Forecast: How do the Hawks Stack Up?

By Collin Huguley

Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer watches from the sideline during the second quarter as they take on the Boston Celtics in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer watches from the sideline during the second quarter as they take on the Boston Celtics in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) react against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) react against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

The Southeast Division might be the division most shaken up by offseason moves. How does it affect the division standings and the teams vying for a playoff spot?

The Southeast Division of the NBA experienced a major shake-up this summer.

Franchise mainstays Dwyane Wade and Al Horford left their respective teams. The Orlando Magic made a big trade, bringing in Serge Ibaka to help lead their young core into the Frank Vogel Era. The Charlotte Hornets re-signed swingman Nicolas Batum to a huge deal, but lost key pieces in Al Jefferson, Courtney Lee, and Jeremy Lin. The Washington Wizards added good depth and kept Bradley Beal, but can they stay healthy? The Heat lost a lot of veteran talent, but took a chance on a few young guys.

Lastly, our Atlanta Hawks lost Horford and dealt Jeff Teague, but brought Dwight Howard home.

So what does all of this mean for the division? For one, it is considered among the weakest divisions in the NBA. But with that, it is also the most wide open.

Here’s the Southeast Division Standings Forecast from Soaring Down South!

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