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Tank Watch 2018: The Race For The Top Pick

ByDallin Duffy|
PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 2: Generic image of basketball shot during game between Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns on January 2, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Tank Watch 2018: The Race For The First Pick

ATLANTA, GA – JUNE 26
ATLANTA, GA – JUNE 26

After ten years of competitive, playoff basketball, the Hawks are headed back to the lottery. A smart move in the eyes of most, it was just time for Atlanta to blow it up and start over.

The problem is that the Hawks aren’t alone. They sit at 18-41 at the break, tied with a staggering six teams with just 18 wins. The Magic (18-39), Suns (18-41), Mavericks (18-40), Kings (18-39) and Grizzlies (18-38) all sit at the bottom of the standings at All Star Weekend, with the Nets (19-40) and Bulls (20-37) not too far behind.

The race for the first pick is as heated as it will ever be. Taking a look at the teams above, it might get even closer.

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