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Tim Bontemps in talks to join Atlanta Hawks' front office

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:19 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Tim Bontemps in talks to join Atlanta Hawks' front office
Summary

ESPN NBA reporter Tim Bontemps is in advanced discussions to become a part of the Atlanta Hawks' front office. Although a deal has not yet been finalized, Bontemps would join a front office currently led by Onsi Saleh, who was elevated to president of basketball operations. Bontemps has been with ESPN since 2018 and would contribute to basketball operations, following a trend where several media members transition to team front offices.

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  • •Bontemps has been with ESPN since 2018.
  • •Onsi Saleh is the new president of basketball operations.
  • •A deal with Bontemps is not yet finalized.
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  • 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reportedly in talks to join Atlanta Hawks front office
  • 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Reporter Tim Bontemps in Advanced Talks To Join Hawks’ Front Office
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Longtime national NBA reporter Tim Bontemps is reportedly set to join the Atlanta Hawks’ front office and become the latest in a wave of reporters and analysts to leave the media to work for pro basketball teams. Front Office Sports reported Bontemps is in “advanced talks” with Atlanta. He was notably absent from his usual…

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