Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks failed to build on the surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals they pulled off just a season ago. Despite record elite results on offense, having one of the worst defenses in the NBA has weighed them down.

It shouldn’t be understated, the Hawks led the NBA in points per possession (1.041) during the regular season but had to participate in the play-in tournament instead of outright earning a playoff spot.

It would be an intriguing possibility for the Atlanta Hawks to pursue a defensive anchor of the caliber of Rudy Gobert to significantly raise the floor of their defense.

Trae Young is heavily reliant on running high ball screens to lead the Atlanta Hawks’ half-court offense. A key part of Atlanta’s success on offense is having the most efficient roll-man execution in the NBA, which Gobert would actually help.

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The Atlanta Hawks have a variety of options when it comes to fielding a solid trade offer to send the Utah Jazz with plenty of moderately expensive contracts to pair together. Being in the Eastern Conference could make them a more appealing trade suitor, too.