Atlanta Hawks promote Peter Dinwiddie and hire advisor Tim Bontemps

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Atlanta Hawks promote Peter Dinwiddie and hire advisor Tim Bontemps
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The Atlanta Hawks elevated Peter Dinwiddie to executive vice president of basketball operations on Tuesday following the departure of Bryson Graham. Dinwiddie previously served as the team's senior vice president of strategy and analytics and will now report to President Onsi Saleh. In a related front office move, the organization hired former media member Tim Bontemps as a strategic advisor. Bontemps, who previously worked at ESPN and The Washington Post, will also report to Saleh. Additionally, the team promoted Maxwell Kupchak to director of cap strategy and player personnel to assist with contract management. These staffing changes aim to stabilize the front office and manage a young roster. The front office reorganization signals a shift toward established personnel as the team looks to maintain long-term structural consistency.

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  • Peter Dinwiddie is the new executive vice president of basketball operations.
  • Tim Bontemps joined the organization as a strategic advisor reporting to Onsi Saleh.
  • Maxwell Kupchak received a promotion to director of cap strategy and player personnel.
  • These moves follow the departure of Bryson Graham to the Chicago Bulls front office.
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The Atlanta Hawks promote Peter Dinwiddie and confirm Tim Bontemps. See how these moves reshape the front office and what it means for the team's future.

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