Reasons why Hawks should rebuild and restucture

[Jamaaliver]

The Hawks have the NBA’s worst record.

It’s not the fault of the players. There have been some injuries to a roster that would’ve struggled even if healthy. Some players shouldn’t be here. Some shouldn’t be playing this many minutes. Logic says some who are playing well at times can expect to be traded for assets because that’s what rebuilds are about.

The record is worse than what Schlenk anticipated, but the pain isn’t a complete shock. He knows what’s coming: The Hawks have three first-round picks (their own, Minnesota’s and Houston’s) and payroll flexibility. He has strong relationships with agents, which wasn’t necessarily the case in recent years with the Hawks.

The losing was expected. It shouldn’t distract from some of the positives surrounding the Hawks over the past several months. They’ve opened a jewel of practice facility near Brookhaven, which was long overdue. Philips Arena is well into a major renovation. There are plans for a major development in the eyesore of “The Gulch.” A “G-League” team is coming.

myAJC

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The Hawks have the NBA’s worst record.

It’s not the fault of the players. There have been some injuries to a roster that would’ve struggled even if healthy. Some players shouldn’t be here. Some shouldn’t be playing this many minutes. Logic says some who are playing well at times can expect to be traded for assets because that’s what rebuilds are about.

The record is worse than what Schlenk anticipated, but the pain isn’t a complete shock. He knows what’s coming: The Hawks have three first-round picks (their own, Minnesota’s and Houston’s) and payroll flexibility. He has strong relationships with agents, which wasn’t necessarily the case in recent years with the Hawks.

The losing was expected. It shouldn’t distract from some of the positives surrounding the Hawks over the past several months. They’ve opened a jewel of practice facility near Brookhaven, which was long overdue. Philips Arena is well into a major renovation. There are plans for a major development in the eyesore of “The Gulch.” A “G-League” team is coming.

myAJC

Love how the AJC likes to drop little bombs as if they were facts that they had actually once reported on.

I'm going to miss the gulch when it's gone. One of the most unique and fun falcons tailgating spots.

[Jamaaliver]

With the NBA season slipping away for several teams, the trade season could prove to be fairly active

Atlanta Hawks – 10-27

The Atlanta Hawks are right where they wanted to be when they started the season—sitting in last place, staring a top pick in the eyes.

This season was a rebuilding year for the Hawks, and they knew it.

The Hawks do have some meaningful ending contracts on proven veterans, which could make them a team to watch at the deadline, which is typically when teams cash in expiring deals for their future.

The Hawks are in a pretty good situation cap wise for next summer which means they do not have to do anything that doesn’t make sense for them, but they do have some pieces they can play with if the return is right. Of the bunch, the Hawks may be the least likely to do something splashy, but for a team looking to rebuild, they have things worth watching.

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