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Elton Brand has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Atlanta Hawks' president of basketball operations job. Brand holds strong relationships with the franchise and was a candidate to replace Landry Fields. Brand will remain with the Philadelphia 76ers. Brand has worked in the front office of the Sixers since shortly after his retirement in 2016. Brand was promoted to … [Read more...] about Elton Brand Withdraws From Hawks’ President Of Basketball Ops Search

The Atlanta Hawks began the interview process to hire a president of basketball operations. The Hawks started the process by interviewing Philadelphia 76ers front office executive Elton Brand. Atlanta also met with former Denver Nuggets executive Calvin Booth and former Sacramento Kings general manager Monte McNair. Both Booth and McNair were fired recently from their … [Read more...] about Hawks Interviewed Elton Brand, Calvin Booth, Monte McNair For Head Front Office Role

Dyson Daniels is the recipient of the George Mikan Trophy as the 24-25 NBA Most Improved Player. Daniels received 44 First Place Votes and 332 Total Points to finish ahead of Ivica Zubac and Cade Cunningham. Presented annually since the 1985-86 season, the Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award is designed to honor an up-and-coming player who has made a dramatic improvement from … [Read more...] about Dyson Daniels Named NBA Most Improved Player

Trae Young appears to have locked his position as the Atlanta Hawks' cornerstone following a strong 2024-25 campaign that has quieted previous trade speculation, reports The Stein Line. Young's future with the franchise seemed uncertain after the 23-24 season, when rumors swirled about potential roster reshuffling under then-general manager Landry Fields. However, Young's … [Read more...] about Trae Young Considered Likely To Remain With Hawks

NBA insider Chris Haynes was a recent guest on The Dan Patrick Show. One of the topics was the future of Trae Young with Haynes reporting that the Atlanta Hawks' guard wants to remain with the franchise. "(Young) said he's in a good spot," Haynes said. "He said he knew there was going to be speculation once the Hawks went to a younger core. Had the number one pick, he knew … [Read more...] about Trae Young Doesn’t Want To Leave Hawks