Atlanta Hawks change draft strategy, signal end of rebuild
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks are shifting their strategy ahead of the NBA Draft, indicating a move away from rebuilding. Reports suggest the team plans to select at least one of their first-round picks, while exploring trade options for their later selection. The decision reflects newfound confidence in their core players, including Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, and Onyeka Okongwu. By potentially trading the No. 23 pick for veteran help, the Hawks aim to refine their roster aimed at competing more immediately. The draft will be critical in determining the franchise's direction moving forward.
- •Hawks likely to keep No. 8 pick and trade No. 23 pick
- •Team shows confidence in their current core
- •Focus shifts from rebuilding to refining the roster
- •Potential trade for veteran help indicates competitiveness
- •Draft decisions signal a new phase in team development
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Hawks pull the plug on the rebuild with latest picks
"What’s most telling about the Hawks’ approach to the draft has less to do with who they take at No. 8 and more with what they’re thinking about doing at No.
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