Report: Hawks hire Nick Van Exel as an assistant coach

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Atlanta Hawks have reportedly hired Nick Van Exel as an assistant coach, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Van Exel was last with the Memphis Grizzlies (2016-2019) as an assistant coach, and spent three years as a developmental assistant with the Hawks from 2010-2012.

Van Exel will replace Marlon Garnett, who recently accepted a job on Charlotte’s staff.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 22, 2021 Van Exel is set to replace Marlon Garnett, who has accepted a job with the Charlotte Hornets after spending the last three seasons in Atlanta.

Van Exel, a thirteen-year NBA veteran and one-time All-Star, rounds out Nate McMillan’s coaching staff heading…