With the worst record in the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks are on a far different trajectory than in past seasons. Though only one game separates them and the Los Angeles Lakers (who they face off against tonight at 9:30 p.m. EST), the Lakers already have three very young franchise cornerstones to build around in Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Kyle Kuzma.
The Hawks are lacking that draft pedigree, though 19th overall pick John Collins looks to be a legitimate building block going forward with his terrific play to start the season.
Since Atlanta are looking at a complete rebuild, the team should look to trade off any players that do not match the youth movement new GM Travis Schlenk is attempting to implement.