Replacing Bud: Eight Potential New Head Coaches For The Hawks

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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 6: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks /

After five seasons under Mike Budenholzer, the Hawks have parted ways with the 2014-15 coach of the year. After an interview with the Suns and a reported interest in the Knicks head coaching vacancy, many fans figured the Budenholzer era was drawing to a close. This was made official Wednesday night, with Adrian Wojnarowski reporting first — and sighting the split was “mutual.”

The Atlanta Hawks and coach Mike Budenholzer have mutually agreed to part ways, league sources told ESPN. Story soon on ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 26, 2018

This brings disappointment to many Hawks fans as coach Bud was a fan favorite and while he will (and should) be missed, it also brings excitement for a new coach.

Atlanta will be looking for a new coach for the first time since the summer of 2013. Luckily for them there seems to be a good amount of coaches worthy to fill the shoes of Budenholzer. Here are eight potential options to take charge of the Hawks.

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