The Hawks lost key starters in Al Hortford and Jeff Teague, but will remain competitive in the Southeast Division with the signing of Dwight Howard, and promotion of Dennis Schroder as the starting point guard.
2015-16 Record: 48-34 (T-1st in the Southeast Division; T-3rd in the Eastern Conference)
Key Departures: Al Hortford, Jeff Teague, Kurt Hinrich
Two seasons ago, the Atlanta Hawks won a franchise best 60 games and made the Eastern Conference finals. Much has changed since that season, yet the team remains competitive, and are an early favorite to win the Southeast division.