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Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Dwight Troubles, Schroder Shining, More

By Andrew Snyder

Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) greets guard Dennis Schroder (17, second from left), forward Mike Muscala (31) and guard Malcolm Delaney (5) as Howard returns to the bench in the third quarter of their game against the Washington Wizards of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) greets guard Dennis Schroder (17, second from left), forward Mike Muscala (31) and guard Malcolm Delaney (5) as Howard returns to the bench in the third quarter of their game against the Washington Wizards of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Hawks Headlines returns to discuss Dwight Howard’s frustration, Dennis Schroder’s first season as a starter, and more.

The Atlanta Hawks made it an entire season without dealing with the Dwight Howard drama that plagued his stops in Orlando, Los Angeles, and Houston. It was just a matter of time before the crud hit the proverbial fan. It appears that day has finally come. Dwight Howard is unhappy in Atlanta.

That could spell trouble. Thanks to his hefty contract, it’s unlikely that the team will be able to trade him. If they do trade him they won’t be able to extract much value for him. It’d be best for all parties if they worked this thing out amicably and find a role that is suitable for him that also helps the Hawks win games.

Howard isn’t the only thing to discuss. Today’s batch of articles features reviews of Atlanta’s primary point guards this season, draft speculation, an update on a former Hawks’ legal situation, and much more.

Let’s take a look.

From Soaring Down South 5/3/2017

Atlanta Hawks: Dwight Howard, his comments, and his role

We provide our take on the tricky situation involving Dwight Howard. We understand that he’s unhappy with his role, but what did he expect his role to be? The modern NBA shuns post-ups and prefers big men that defend both at the rim and on the perimeter, are good passers, and are good shooters. Howard doesn’t pass or shoot particularly well and struggles guarding on the perimeter. He’s filling the role the Hawks need him to fill and that isn’t likely to change next season.

More from Soaring Down South

Atlanta Hawks 2016-2017 Season Review: Dennis Schroder

Collin Huguley reviews Dennis Schroder‘s first season as a full-time starting point guard for the Hawks. Schroder had an up and down season. He struggled with his outside shot and he and Mike Budenholzer didn’t always see eye to eye. Still, Schroder was exceptional in the postseason, going toe-to-toe with John Wall. Schroder has plenty to build on and looks to be an important part of Atlanta’s future.

From Around The Web 5/3/2017

Atlanta Hawks Salary Cap Primer, Pre-Draft Edition

At Peachtree Hoops, hawksfanatic outlines Atlanta’s salary cap situation as the 2017 NBA Draft approaches. If Paul Millsap returns the team will not have much, if any, cap space to work with.

The Atlanta Hawks had a confusing season

Also at Peachtree Hoops, Thomas Jenkins writes that 2016-17 was a confusing season for the Hawks. Jenkins is spot on. The team suffered through long losing streaks, while also sustaining long winning streaks. They lost to bottom dwellers like the Brooklyn Nets, and they won their season series with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This team was anything but consistent.

Locked on Hawks podcast: DeAndre Bembry, Malcolm Delaney and more

On Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland reviews the seasons of DeAndre’ Bembry and Malcolm Delaney, talks Mike Scott‘s legal situation, looks at Dwight Howard’s trade market, and much more.

Ressler’s first move as Hawks owner was his worst

Mark Bradley at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes that Tony Ressler giving Mike Budenholzer power over making personnel decisions was a mistake. Bradley thinks that Budenholzer is best served as only a head coach. Is he right?

Do the Hawks care if Dwight Howard makes a stink?

KL Chouinard of Hawks.com joins the Fastbreak Breakfast Podcast to discuss the Dwight Howard situation.

Next: Atlanta Hawks 2016-17 Season Review: Paul Millsap

That’s all for today. Atlanta Hawks Headlines will be back tomorrow.

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