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Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Schroder at Eurobasket, draft stuff, more

By Andrew Snyder

Mar 29, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) looks on during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Atlanta Hawks won 99-92. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) looks on during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Atlanta Hawks won 99-92. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Hawks Headlines returns with discussion of Eurobasket 2017, the NBA Draft, and more.

Thanks for joining us for another installment of Atlanta Hawks Headlines. As always, Hawks Headlines is the best place on the web to find a roundup of Hawks news, analysis, and opinion. Consider Hawks Headlines the watering hole at the center of town.

It’s quiet around here these days. The excitement has worn off after the Hawks hired former Golden State Warriors executive Travis Schlenk to be their new general manager last week. Schlenk brings a history of success with him to Atlanta, as well as high praise from an NBA legend.

Schlenk is now tasked with deciding Atlanta’s direction in the 2017 NBA Draft. After that, he’ll have to make some tough free agency decisions. At the moment, that seems like a long way off. The Hawks have been finished with their season for nearly one month now, but the NBA Finals haven’t even started yet!

The waiting is the hardest part. Let’s get to today’s links.

From Soaring Down South 5/30/2017

Atlanta Hawks Headlines: High upside prospects

Yesterday’s edition of Atlanta Hawks Headlines featured articles about O.G. Anunoby, Justin Patton, mock drafts, and much more. Anunoby and Patton represent prospects the Hawks might consider taking if they want a player with high upside. Of course, high upside players often bring high risk with them.

Dennis Schroder to play for Germany at Eurobasket 2017

According to a report, Dennis Schroder will play for Germany at Eurobasket 2017. Schroder last played for his home country during the preliminary rounds of Eurobasket 2015. 2016-17 was Schroder’s first season as Atlanta’s starting point guard. He showed growth throughout the course of the season, but clearly needs to improve in some areas.

From Around The Web 5/30/2017

NBA mock draft 2017: What if the Lakers pick De’Aaron Fox over Lonzo Ball?

In his latest mock draft at SB Nation, Tom Ziller has the Hawks selecting Terrance Ferguson with the 19th overall pick. Ferguson was originally committed to Arizona, but instead played professionally in Australia last season.

NBA Mock Draft 2017: SB Nation pegs Terrance Ferguson to Atlanta Hawks

At Peachtree Hoops, Brad Rowland references Ziller’s mock draft and analyzes Ferguson’s fit with the Hawks. Rowland notes that Ferguson offers some upside as a potential “3 and D” wing. Of course, there is some risk associated with picking Ferguson. If his jump-shot never develops, that significantly lowers his ceiling as a prospect.

Dennis Schroder planning to play for Germany at Eurobasket 2017

Kris Willis at Peachtree Hoops also comments on Dennis Schroder playing for Germany during Eurobasket 2017.

Five things on to-do list for Hawks’ new GM

Chris Vivlamore at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution provides a five item to-do list for new Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk. The free agency decisions regarding Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. are the top two items on the list.

Next: Atlanta Hawks Draft Profile: Justin Patton

That’s all for today.

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