The Hawks will play their first of five preseason games on Monday when they host the New Orleans Pelicans. There is a significant amount of mystery as to what to expect given the significantly revamped roster and the arrival of Lloyd Pierce who will begin his career as a head coach this season.
Although all roster spots are accounted for with 15 players having a guaranteed contract and Jaylen Adams and Alex Poythress occupying the two 2-way spots, competition will intense as a host of young players look to establish themselves as legitimate NBA players. Likewise, the rotation that Pierce will deploy when the regular season begins on October 17 is far from determined.