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Dan Hurley recently did an interview that mostly about his decision to not take the Los Angeles Lakers head coach job. However, in that process, Hurley dropped some 2024 NBA Draft intel. When the UConn coach was asked who he talked to for advice about jumping to the NBA, he rattled off a long list. One of the people Hurley said he talked to was Atlanta Hawks coach Quin … [Read more...] about Hawks Really Like Donovan Clingan In Draft

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to engage the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks on trade talks this offseason as they look to upgrade their lead guard position. The Hawks are expected to trade either Trae Young or Dejounte Murray this offseason, while the Cavaliers could also entertain offers on Darius Garland if they sign Donovan Mitchell to an extension. The … [Read more...] about Pelicans Expected To Pursue Trade Scenarios On Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Darius Garland

ESPN has moved Zaccharie Risacher to the Atlanta Hawks with the No. 1 pick in their latest mock draft. Every team drafting in the top-5 has interest in Risacher, who is not expected to fall out of the top-2. During the playoffs, Risacher averaged 15.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, shooting 67% from the field and 38% on 3-pointers. The direction of the Hawks remains unclear … [Read more...] about Zaccharie Risacher Moves To Hawks At No. 1 In Latest ESPN Mock Draft

The New Orleans Pelicans had trade talks with the Atlanta Hawks for both Dejounte Murray and Trae Young ahead of the trade deadline. Those talks are expected to resume this summer. While New Orleans has interest in both Hawks point guards, sources indicate that the Pelicans prefer to swing a deal for Murray. Murray has a more team-friendly contract, and he's a better defender … [Read more...] about Pelicans Prefer Dejounte Murray Over Trae Young In Trade

While the top of the 2024 NBA draft remains fluid, there is a growing belief among rival teams that Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher have emerged as the probable top-2 selections in some order by the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards. "Many around the league expect the Hawks to select Sarr with the top pick, as there are compelling reasons to consider him the best prospect … [Read more...] about Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher Emerge As Probable Top-2 Picks In 2024 NBA Draft