Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Travis Schlenk officially hired as GM
Atlanta Hawks Headlines is back as the Hawks have officially hired their next general manager.
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Yesterday, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reported that the Hawks were close to hiring Golden State Warriors assistant general manager Travis Schlenk as their next general manager. Today, the Hawks made it official.
Schlenk’s hiring means Atlanta’s offseason can begin to take shape. First comes the NBA Draft. The Hawks have three picks and Schlenk will have to decide whether to trade them or use them to stockpile young talent.
Next comes free agency. Will Schlenk want to bring back Paul Millsap? Will he start a rebuild that some Hawks fans feel is necessary? We’ll find out as the summer progresses. For now, let’s get to today’s links.
From Soaring Down South 5/25/2017
What moves should the Atlanta Hawks make this summer?
Tyler Sellers reveals his offseason plan for the Hawks. Sellers thinks the Hawks need to completely revamp their roster. He says they should trade away Dwight Howard and Dennis Schroder, while also making a play for some high profile free agents. It would be a difficult plan to pull off.
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Atlanta Hawks Overseas Gems: Ekpe Udoh
Collin Huguley says that the Hawks should consider signing former top 10 pick Ekpe Udoh this summer. Udoh played professionally in Turkey this season, helping his team win the EuroLeague championship. Udoh is considering a move back to the NBA and would be a great fit as a rim protector off of the bench.
From Around The Web 5/25/2017
Hawks announce hire of Schlenk as new GM
At The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Chris Vivlamore reports on the Hawks officially announcing Travis Schlenk as their next general manager. Schlenk comes highly recommended by Warriors executive, and NBA legend, Jerry West.
New Hawks GM Schlenk already focused on important upcoming decisions
Vivlamore also writes on Schlenk’s focus after taking the job. In a radio interview, Schlenk outlined his thoughts on what he’s getting into in Atlanta. Some of his comments make it seem like he would consider letting several free agents walk to open up salary cap room. Schlenk also cited the stability of the organization when commenting on why he was so eager to take the job.
Travis Schlenk looks like a good fit for Atlanta Hawks
At Peachtree Hoops, Glen Willis says that Travis Schlenk looks like a good fit for the Hawks. Schlenk has a big summer ahead of him. The decisions he makes this offseason will impact the organization for years to come.
Why I’m a fan of the Atlanta Hawks
Also at Peachtree Hoops, Brad Rowland writes about his Hawks fandom. The 2004-05 Hawks reeled him in and made him a fan for life. SB Nation is hosting a contest and is encouraging fans to post their stories about how they became fans of their favorite team.
The Atlanta Hawks‘ Pacman, and other logos people see totally wrong
At SB Nation, Seth Rosenthal looks at the confusing nature of Atlanta’s Pacman logo and some other logos people see incorrectly.
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That’s it for today. We’ll see you tomorrow.