The Atlanta Hawks made the acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard ‘officially official’ last week, putting a bow on what’s been a phenomenal start to the off-season for Onsi Saleh and Atlanta’s revamped front office.
Yet, while these moves give the Hawks an intriguing top eight, and have put them in position to make some noise* in an injury-depleted Eastern Conference next season, I still find myself fretting over the last few roster spots the team has yet to fill.
*4th shortest odds to win the Eastern Conference next season according to ESPN Bet
Even after signing 2024 second-round pick, Niko Ðurišiu0107, to a full time deal on Friday, the Hawks have just 13 players signed for next season* and could stand to add a bit more depth in the frontcourt and on the wing.