Jun 13, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (5) drives to the net against Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (12) in the fourth quarter during game four in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Hawks are set to begin what amounts to their most critical offseason in quite some time in earnest. Thursday’s NBA Draft will give way to the start of free agency just a few days later on Aug 2, though deals can’t be finalized until Aug 6.