Hawks Aim to Improve in Eastern Conference
The Atlanta Hawks are expected to make a move up in the Eastern Conference after adding help for point guard Trae Young, the team's top scorer who led the NBA in assists last season.
After a play-in tournament loss to the Miami Heat, the Hawks are looking to contend in the Eastern Conference this season. Head coach Quinn Snyder, entering his fourth season, aims to improve on last season's 40-42 record.
- Kristaps Porzingis
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- Luke Kennard
- Jalen Johnson's return from injury
These additions bring scoring and defense to the young roster, supporting Young and his backcourt partner Dyson Daniels.
The team has added help for Young, the reigning NBA assists leader, and his backcourt partner Dyson Daniels, last season’s most improved player and runner-up as top defensive player.
Author's summary: Hawks boost roster with new additions.