The top two priorities for the Atlanta Hawks this offseason..
The Atlanta Hawks, coming off a poor 2023–2024 campaign, have two pressing needs this offseason..
Dejounte Murray’s arrival did not elevate the Hawks, leaving them with tough decisions this offseason.
Atlanta’s defensive issues stem from a lack of perimeter defense; possible trades for better defense are looming.
Pairing Trae Young with another star-quality player like Brandon Ingram could be the key to the Hawks’ success.
At Atlanta Hawks Media Day on October 2, 2023, Dejounte Murray opened his press conference with concrete expectations for his squad in the 2023-2024 season.
The Hawks did not meet any of those expectations this campaign. They finished tenth in the Eastern Conference with a 36-46 record after having a 41-41 record in the 2022-2023 season. The Chicago Bulls blew out Atlanta in the nine/ten Play-In Tournament matchup to end a disappointing season for its fans.
When general manager Landry Fields traded for Murray, most of the NBA world expected the Hawks to improve. However, Atlanta has not reached 43 wins since 2022, when Murray was still with the San Antonio Spurs. Atlanta needs to change course this summer. They are rumored to explore trading All-Star Trae Young or Murray.
Entering the 2024 NBA offseason, the Hawks have two dire problems to solve if they are to be more competitive next season.
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