Onsi Saleh and the new-look Atlanta Hawks front office led one of the best offseasons in recent memory after adding Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard to an already talented team. As the offseason comes to a close, Saleh's masterclass has been recognized by national media.
CBS's Sam Quinn released his NBA front office rankings, where Atlanta rose from the 26th (just one spot above the Mavericks after trading Luka Doncic) to 16th best management in the league since the 2025 trade deadline. Quinn's justification for the rise was a simply put yet delightful observation: "No team has improved its fortunes more since the beginning of the 2024 offseason than the Hawks.