Expectations keep building in Atlanta with national media buzz

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts with a fan he passed the ball to on the court prior to the game | Dale Zanine-Imagn ImagesIt's no secret the Atlanta Hawks had one of the best offseasons this year, and ESPN' and CBS's offseason grades are the latest proof. Of the 30 NBA teams, Atlanta and Houston took home the highest grades in the ESPN rankings, both earning an "A" grade for their team-building efforts. CBS was even more bullish on the Hawks, receiving an A+ from Sam Quinn.

The Hawks undeniably made a series of great moves, turning a 1st round pick, Terance Mann, Georges Niang, and the 13th pick (Derik Queen) into Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard, the 22nd…