Hawks face center depth concerns as season approaches

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:31 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Hawks face center depth concerns as season approaches
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As the NBA season nears, the Atlanta Hawks continue to address roster weaknesses. Despite offseason moves, including drafting Kingston Flemings and Henri Veesaar, they still lack a reliable backup center behind Onyeka Okongwu. Their previous playoff matchup exposed this flaw, against the New York Knicks, where the Hawks struggled to handle size in the paint. The team’s front office must find a solution to this ongoing issue to ensure competitiveness in the Eastern Conference as multiple teams have formidable center duos.

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  • Hawks drafted Kingston Flemings and Henri Veesaar this offseason.
  • Team lacks a true backup center behind Onyeka Okongwu.
  • Previous playoff matchup exposed size weaknesses against Knicks.
  • Front office needs a reliable center solution before season starts.
  • Eastern Conference teams may exploit this gap in playoffs.
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The Atlanta Hawks added depth but still lack a true backup center. See how the Knicks exposed this gap and why it matters for the Eastern Conference.

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