This week was light on games for the Hawks, since a road matchup at Brooklyn and Friday’s home game against Boston were the only events. However, rumors and news continued to surround the team. Atlanta’s seven-game win streak came to an end against Al Horford and the Celtics, and more news about Paul Millsap’s trade status surfaced.
If the overall effect of last week’s events was uncertainty regarding the Hawks’ future, this week things are beginning to look a little more clear. Atlanta is starting to look more and more solidified as a mid-tier Eastern Conference playoff team, a status that both trade rumors and recent game outcomes confirm.