Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Crazy week in the rear-view mirror
Atlanta Hawks Headlines is back to take a look at the crazy week that was for the Atlanta Hawks.
It’s not every week that an NBA team decides to completely restructure their front office. The Atlanta Hawks did just that last week. Mike Budenholzer decided to step down as president of basketball operations to focus on coaching, while Wes Wilcox will transition from general manager to another role in Atlanta’s front office.
As you might expect, conversation about this reorganization has dominated all Hawks related chatter lately. How will this impact Atlanta’s draft and free agency decisions? More specifically, what kind of impact will this have on Paul Millsap‘s free agency?
Two names have already surfaced as potential fits for Atlanta’s vacancy. Marc Stein of ESPN reported that league sources say that David Griffin and Joe Dumars are expected to emerge as candidates.
One of those names is exciting. One of those names is terrifying. There’s nothing like an off-season full of organizational instability to make fans feel comfortable with the short-term and long-term outlook of their favorite team!
Let’s get to today’s links.
From Soaring Down South 5/7/2017
Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Millsap’s value, Dwight, more
Yesterday’s installment of Atlanta Hawks Headlines featured more talk of Atlanta’s front office restructuring, a review of Atlanta’s wild season, an appraisal of Paul Millsap’s value, and much more.
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From Around The Web 5/7/2017
It was a CRAZY Week Indeed for the Atlanta Hawks
On the Peachtree Hoops Podcast, Kris Willis and Phil Naessens discuss the wild week that was for the Hawks. The discussion focuses on the restructuring of Atlanta’s front office and what it means going forward. Will this affect Paul Millsap’s decision in free agency? What kind of impact will it have on the upcoming draft? Unanswered questions remain.
What the Hawks should prioritize in their search for a new GM
At Peachtree Hoops, Glen Willis details what the Hawks should prioritize in their search for a new general manager. Willis says the Hawks need someone that has worked with a strong coach in the past, fully embraces the modern NBA, has a track record of success, and more. It’s a worthwhile read that provides an accurate wishlist of the qualities Hawks fans should want from the next GM.
Examining the diminished trade value of Dwight Howard
At Hoops Habit, Brendan Galella writes on the diminished trade value of Dwight Howard. Even if they could find someone to take him off their hands they probably wouldn’t get much value in return. The Hawks and Howard are both better off if they can find a way to sort out their differences.
NBA Trade: Dwight Howard for Second Round Draft Pick? ‘That’s the Best Case’ says Execs
Hall of Fame Magazine also comments on Howard’s trade value. They write that executives around the league suggest that the Hawks would get nothing more than a second round pick in a trade for him.
Next: Hawks Need To Stand With Howard
That’s all for today. Atlanta Hawks Headlines will return tomorrow.