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Hawks’ biggest problem is made worse by massive NBA shift

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The Hawks can't rebound in an era where teams are emphasizing the offensive glass at the highest rate in over a decade.

Kristaps Porzingis at Atlanta Hawks Media Day | Kevin C. Cox/GettyImages

The Atlanta Hawks are one of the worst rebounding teams in the league, with only the Washington Wizards and Miami Heat posting lower offensive and defensive rebounding rates.

Offensive rebounding has been the cultural fad that NBA coaches can’t seem to escape these days. After the spacing revolution of the 2010s, the Cleveland Cavaliers were pioneers in rediscovering the offensive rebound.