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13 hours ago
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RUMOR: Hawks' Trae Young trade rumblings put to bed
The post RUMOR: Hawks' Trae Young trade rumblings put to bed appeared first on ClutchPoints. There are two indisputable statements the Atlanta Hawks must sort out this offseason: Trae Young is a stellar offensive talent, and this franchise has not advanced past the opening round of the NBA playoffs since the 2020-21 campaign. Is it possible this marriage has plateaued? Many have wondered if management would attempt to alter the team's identity and trajectory by making a major shake-up. Advertisement Atlanta's actions indicate otherwise, however. New general manager Onsi Saleh does not appear to be engaged in Young trade talks at this time, as he instead focuses on the No. 13 and No. 22 selections the Hawks have at their disposal going into the 2025 NBA Draft. 'While some have suggested Atlanta should leverage these selections and try to move into the top 10, the Hawks appear to be comfortable adding two more young talents to build the future of their roster,' ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reports. 'Despite changes in their front office, the Hawks have not held serious Trae Young trade discussions, sources said.' Can Young lead the Hawks back into relevance? When taking into account the current squad, which contains rising talents like Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher and Dyson Daniels, one can see why the organization would want to keep Young. If Atlanta is indeed retaining the face of the franchise through this offseason, then head coach Quin Snyder must figure out how to maximize the team's collective strengths. Advertisement Trae Young is a four-time All-Star and one of the top playmakers in the league today. He will undoubtedly produce on the floor, as evidenced by the 24.2 points, league-leading 11.6 assists and 1.2 steals he averaged last season. The 26-year-old comes with efficiency questions, however. He shot a paltry 41.1 percent from the field and posted an NBA-worst 355 turnovers. A player that has the ball in his hands as much as Young must exhibit more consistency. He has proven himself capable of doing just that in the past, leading the Hawks to an unforeseen Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2021. Considering Atlanta's ostensible faith in him moving forward, he will get the opportunity to recapture that peak form in the 2025-26 season. Related: Hawks' Larry Nance Jr. reveals Top 5 NBA moments on Father's Day Related: Hawks rumors: What Atlanta seeks in draft amid trade buzz, expected free agent loss
Washington Post
2 days ago
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- Washington Post
Hawks GM Saleh names former Pelicans GM Graham as vice president of basketball operations
ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh has bolstered his front office staff by naming former New Orleans Pelicans general manager Bryson Graham as senior vice president of basketball operations. Saleh on Wednesday also named former Philadelphia 76ers executive vice president Peter Dinwiddie as senior vice president of strategy and analytics. Saleh was named general manager on April 21 after Landry Fields was fired. The front office overhaul came after the Hawks finished 40-42 this season and missed the playoffs after going 0-2 in the play-in tournament. 'We are fortunate to be able to add Bryson and Peter to our leadership team,' Saleh said in a statement released by the Hawks. 'Bryson is widely regarded as one of the league's top young talent evaluators and Peter is one of the most strategic minds in the NBA. 'Ownership has empowered me to build a robust and dynamic front office, and adding two extremely talented, experienced and respected executives in Bryson and Peter is a home run for our group.' Graham spent 15 seasons with the Pelicans, including the 2024-25 season as general manager. He rose through the team's front office after being hired as an intern in the 2010-11 season and then served as player development director, director of college scouting and assistant general manager, among other positions. Before serving as the 76ers vice president of basketball operations, Dinwiddie spent 14 seasons with the Indiana Pacers, including as the senior vice president of basketball operations. The Hawks have two first-round picks in the NBA draft on June 25, at No. 13 and No. 22. ___ AP NBA:
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
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- Al Arabiya
Hawks GM Saleh Names Former Pelicans GM Graham as Vice President of Basketball Operations
Onsi Saleh, Atlanta Hawks general manager, has strengthened his front office staff by appointing Bryson Graham, former New Orleans Pelicans general manager, as senior vice president of basketball operations. Saleh also appointed Peter Dinwiddie, former Philadelphia 76ers executive vice president, as senior vice president of strategy and analytics on Wednesday. Saleh was appointed general manager on April 21 after Landry Fields was fired. The front office restructuring occurred after the Hawks finished 40–42 this season and missed the playoffs after going 0–2 in the play-in tournament. 'We are fortunate to be able to add Bryson and Peter to our leadership team,' Saleh said in a statement released by the Hawks. 'Bryson is widely regarded as one of the league's top young talent evaluators, and Peter is one of the most strategic minds in the NBA. Ownership has empowered me to build a robust and dynamic front office, and adding two extremely talented, experienced, and respected executives in Bryson and Peter is a home run for our group.' Graham spent 15 seasons with the Pelicans, including the 2024–25 season as general manager. He rose through the team's front office after being hired as an intern in the 2010–11 season and then served as player development director, director of college scouting, and assistant general manager, among other positions. Before serving as the 76ers vice president of basketball operations, Dinwiddie spent 14 seasons with the Indiana Pacers, including as the senior vice president of basketball operations. The Hawks have two first-round picks in the NBA draft on June 25 at No. 13 and No. 22.
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2 days ago
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Hawks GM Saleh names former Pelicans GM Graham as vice president of basketball operations
FILE - New Orleans Pelicans general manager Bryson Graham talks to the media during the NBA basketball team's media day at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (David Grunfeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP, File) ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh has bolstered his front office staff by naming former New Orleans Pelicans general manager Bryson Graham as senior vice president of basketball operations. Saleh on Wednesday also named former Philadelphia 76ers executive vice president Peter Dinwiddie as senior vice president of strategy and analytics. Advertisement Saleh was named general manager on April 21 after Landry Fields was fired. The front office overhaul came after the Hawks finished 40-42 this season and missed the playoffs after going 0-2 in the play-in tournament. 'We are fortunate to be able to add Bryson and Peter to our leadership team," Saleh said in a statement released by the Hawks. "Bryson is widely regarded as one of the league's top young talent evaluators and Peter is one of the most strategic minds in the NBA. "Ownership has empowered me to build a robust and dynamic front office, and adding two extremely talented, experienced and respected executives in Bryson and Peter is a home run for our group.' Advertisement Graham spent 15 seasons with the Pelicans, including the 2024-25 season as general manager. He rose through the team's front office after being hired as an intern in the 2010-11 season and then served as player development director, director of college scouting and assistant general manager, among other positions. Before serving as the 76ers vice president of basketball operations, Dinwiddie spent 14 seasons with the Indiana Pacers, including as the senior vice president of basketball operations. The Hawks have two first-round picks in the NBA draft on June 25, at No. 13 and No. 22. ___ AP NBA:
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7 days ago
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Hawks on Reportedly Verge of Making Major Announcement in Latest NBA News
Hawks on Reportedly Verge of Making Major Announcement in Latest NBA News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Hawks made some strides this season despite not making the playoffs for the second straight season. They were able to develop their young talent, as Dyson Daniels became one of the best perimeter defenders in the league and also won the Most Improved Award. Zaccharie Risacher continued to grow throughout the season, and his future looks bright. Advertisement This offseason will be crucial for the Hawks if they want to continue to improve, and they've been trying to find a president of basketball operations to work alongside new general manager Onsi Saleh to help with the process. Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder on the bench against the Miami Heat during the second half at State Farm Zanine-Imagn Images On Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania announced that the Hawks had made two key hires for their front office. "The Atlanta Hawks and new General Manager Onsi Saleh are finalizing deals to hire New Orleans Pelicans GM Bryson Graham as the team's Senior VP of Basketball Operations and Philadelphia 76ers executive Peter Dinwiddie as Senior VP of Strategy and Analytics, sources tell ESPN," Charania wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Graham started as an intern for the Pelicans and worked his way up to the GM role, where he helped draft players such as Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Jose Alvarado and others. He also helped draft Daniels, who was with the Pelicans until he got traded to the Hawks last offseason. Advertisement Dinwiddie has worked with the Philadelphia 76ers front office since 2020 and spent 14 seasons with the Indiana Pacers. Both Graham and Dinwiddie are set to report to Saleh as part of the Hawks' new front office structure. Related: New NBA Trade Rumor Emerges for 76ers This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
