Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Sefolosha Starting, Deadline Decisions, More

Jan 4, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

This morning’s version of Atlanta Hawks Headlines brings content on Thabo Sefolosha‘s return to the starting lineup, the overall direction of Atlanta’s organization, and much more.

Happy Tuesday, people. We’re glad to welcome you back to another episode of Atlanta Hawks Headlines. As you’re well aware, Atlanta Hawks Headlines is the place to find all the best Atlanta Hawks related news, opinion, and analysis from Soaring Down South and around the web.

Today we have a wide variety of articles. There’s the news that Thabo Sefolosha is returning to the starting lineup. There’s also an interesting take on the Hawks’ decision to keep their core of veteran players together at the Trade Deadline.

That’s not all, but don’t take my word for it (clink the links, duh). Begin your journey down today’s Hawks rabbit hole. If there’s a piece out there you enjoyed that we forgot to mention, please link it in the comments section.

Carry on, Hawks fans.

From Soaring Down South 2/27/17

Atlanta Hawks: Should They Have Started A Rebuild?

Austin Bende gives his take on Atlanta’s Trade Deadline strategy. The Hawks decided to keep their core together, rather than beginning a rebuild. Bende argues that this season was the perfect time to blow things up. They could have received a large package for Paul Millsap and other assets for Thabo Sefolosha. Did the Hawks make a mistake?

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Sefolosha returns to Hawks’ starting lineup

Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on Thabo Sefolosha returning to Atlanta’s starting lineup. Tim Hardaway Jr. moves back to a bench role.

Hawks will take ‘few days’ to fill available roster spot

Vivlamore also reports on Atlanta’s open roster spot. Mike Budenholzer expects them to fill the spot, but it may take a few days for it to happen. I’d be surprised if they did not elect to bring in a third point guard.

Atlanta Hawks: Look to Break Out of Slump

Kit Anderson at ATL All Day writes on Atlanta’s recent slump. The Hawks have lost three consecutive games, including back-to-back blowout losses to the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat.

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That’s all for today. Come back tomorrow for more Atlanta Hawks talk.