Lauren Williams

1 week ago | ajc.com | Lauren Williams

The Hawks are positioned to make their first pick in the NBA draft at No. 13 next week. History shows the team, though it’s holding a late lottery pick, still could find an impactful player at that spot in the draft, which begins June 25. Teams have found some of the league’s stars with the 13th overall pick, including multiyear All-Stars who have played important roles in the playoffs.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Lauren Williams

The Hawks have only eight days until they’re on the clock for the NBA draft. They currently have two first-round picks, though they could end up packaging the picks to move up in the draft, which begins June 25. But if they decide to stay with what they have, the Hawks could address some of their depth issues at guard and center. Here are some of the prospects who draft analysts project the Hawks could pick. ExploreNBA mock draft roundup: Who do experts think the Hawks will draft?

2 weeks ago | ajc.com | Lauren Williams

Dream center Brittney Griner treasures many things off the court. On the court, though, one stat means the most. Friday night in the Dream’s 88-70 win over the Chicago Sky, Griner passed Hall of Famer and former Sparks center Lisa Leslie for second on the WNBA’s all-time block leaders list. With 4:38 to play in the fourth, Sky center Kamilla Cardoso looked for a second-chance layup. But Griner timed Cardoso’s attempt to go up for the shot and swatted it away.

2 weeks ago | ajc.com | Lauren Williams

The New York Knicks appear to be doing their due diligence in their search for a new coach, casting a wide net to try to interview several coaches around the league. The Knicks reached out to the Hawks to seek permission to interview head coach Quin Snyder, according to a league source familiar with the situation. ExploreNBA mock draft roundup: Who do experts think the Hawks will draft?

2 weeks ago | ajc.com | Lauren Williams

The Hawks have two first-round picks in the NBA draft. They have two weeks remaining until they’re on the clock to make their first selection June 25. The team will make its first pick at the tail end of the lottery picks, following the protected first-round pick from the Kevin Huerter trade with the Kings conveyed this year. This year’s draft class has long been considered stronger than last year’s, and the Hawks can address a couple of their needs to develop for the future.