The Hawks have six selections in the NBA draft – Nos. 8, 10, 17, 35, 41 and 44 – but they won’t all be used on players who will be on the roster next season.
Get ready for a trade – or trades.
General manager Travis Schlenk has said on several occasions that the Hawks would not add five, or now six, rookies. There are options. So many options. Here’s a look at three scenarios that could take place on Thursday.
1. Package and trade first-round picks
With three first-round selections, the Hawks instantly became a centerpiece in the rumor mill as a team that will or could make a big move.