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Report: Hawks hire Nick Van Exel as an assistant coach

The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly hired Nick Van Exel as an assistant coach, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Van Exel was last with the Memphis Grizzlies (2016-2019) as an assistant coach, and spent three years as a developmental assistant with the Hawks from 2010-2012.

Van Exel will replace Marlon Garnett, who recently accepted a job on Charlotte’s staff.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 22, 2021

Van Exel is set to replace Marlon Garnett, who has accepted a job with the Charlotte Hornets after spending the last three seasons in Atlanta.