Hawks fans are divided when it comes to what they should do this offseason. They have good reason to, as the way last season ended was incredibly disappointing. Losing to the Knicks is one thing, but the way in which the series concluded was flat-out embarrassing. They need to have a great summer in order to make people forget about it.
A great summer can be defined in a variety of ways. It all depends on how the viewer interprets it. Some don't value patience, and believe letting the young core experience growing pains together is the best way to find success. Others believe it's best to strike while the iron is hot.
If the Atlanta Hawks were to go after Giannis Antetokounmpo, or any player of his caliber this summer, it would come with plenty of risk. Luckily, it doesn't seem to be something that's even being considered.
Hawks know it would be silly to mortgage the future for an aging star
According to a recent report from The Stein Line's Jake Fischer, the Hawks have no "designs on pursuing Antetokounmpo via trade this summer." He continued, "Atlanta is not eager to splurge for major roster additions, preferring to focus on internal improvement and addressing the futures of CJ McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga along with coach Quin Snyder."
Panic moves often backfire, and the Hawks aren't in a position where they need to make one. There's a key difference between being complacent and staying the course. Atlanta will need to focus on the latter, but to suggest they need to sacrifice what they've built for someone on the back end of their prime is ridiculous.
As crazy as it may sound following a historic first-round defeat, organizations would kill to be in Atlanta's spot right now. They have a level of flexibility they haven't possessed since their franchise was introduced.
Atlanta could improve around the margins without any risk
They need to understand what went wrong, celebrate what went right, and take both into what they do this offseason. Finding that mix is crucial for a young team to understand, making the rostered veterans that much more important. They've been here before.
Of course, making a splash for a superstar-level player would speed up the process, but it could also destroy it before it ever got started. Is that a risk worth taking? The organization doesn't believe so.
The draft lottery is approaching, and wherever they land could determine exactly how they operate this summer. It's going to be an eventful few months for Hawks fans as they look to make all the right moves and slowly creep into contention.
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