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FILE - Atlanta Hawks vice chairman Grant Hill sits court side during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Atlanta. Let the recruiting begin. The braintrust for the U.S. — managing director Grant Hill, national team director Sean Ford and coach Steve Kerr — is already well into the process of trying to get players thinking about wearing the red, white and blue at the World Cup in 2023 as well as the Paris Olympics in 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks 10/24/2018

Dec. 14, 2022 10:04 AM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers' Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33) hooks a shot over Portland Trail Blazers' Jim Brewer (52) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on March 12, 1980. Abdul-Jabbar wins his sixth MVP award after claiming five in the 1970s. He averaged 24.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)
Timeline of NBA in 1980s as league celebrates 75th season

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2022 10:45 AM EST

Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (17) and Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) go after the ball during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat 10/4/2021

Oct. 12, 2021 11:16 AM EDT

Grant Hill speaks during induction ceremonies at the Basketball Hall of Fame, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Springfield, Mass. When the Tokyo Olympics end, Grant Hill will replace Jerry Colangelo and become managing director of USA Basketball’s men’s national team. (AP Photo/Elise Amendol, filea)
After Olympics, Grant Hill to take USA Basketball men's lead

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 21, 2021 12:17 PM EDT

FILE - Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons plays during Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, in Philadelphia, in this Wednesday, June 2, 2021, file photo. Ben Simmons can't shoot and lost his confidence. He blamed a mental block on the worst free-throw shooting percentage in NBA playoff history. The 76ers head into the offseason faced with a big question - do they try and salvage Simmons or deal the former No. 1 pick. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Ben Simmons withdraws from Australia's Olympic squad

Jun. 28, 2021 08:07 PM EDT

New York Knicks' Derrick Rose, second from right, makes a basket during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)
Young hits runner with 0.9 left to lift Hawks past Knicks

By Brian Mahoney May. 23, 2021 09:36 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks 5/16/2021

May. 22, 2021 12:32 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, left, celebrates a win with teammates Brandon Goodwin (0) and Nathan Knight (1) at the end of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Tami Chappel)
Orlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks 5/13/2021

May. 22, 2021 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, March 13, 2021, file photo, Atlanta Hawks coach Nate McMillan, center, talks in a huddle with the team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Atlanta. McMillan gives a glimpse of his coaching style when he talks about his playing days. He never cared about the accolades. Just whatever it took to win. He’s certainly made the Hawks a lot better since he took over as interim head coach. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Sacramento Kings at Atlanta Hawks 3/13/2021

May. 22, 2021 12:32 PM EDT

New York Knicks' RJ Barrett (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Thursday, May 13, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, Pool)
They're back: Knicks, Hawks to return with big playoff crowd

By Brian Mahoney May. 22, 2021 12:29 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, left, and John Collins (20) battle Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine (45) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: NBA's Hawks to increase attendance in playoffs

By The Associated Press May. 03, 2021 12:15 PM EDT

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs forward Drew Eubanks (14) as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Adebayo, Butler lead Heat by Spurs for third straight win

By Raul Dominguez Apr. 21, 2021 11:07 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) celebrates after scoring with Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Atlanta Hawks get 14 players vaccinated for COVID-19

Mar. 19, 2021 01:27 AM EDT

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story (27) high-fives Dom Nunez (3) after scoring a three run homer during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, March 5, 2021, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: Duke pauses football due to COVID-19 cluster

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 10:25 AM EST

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, left, goes in for a basket as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trae Young, Clint Capela boost Hawks past Nuggets 123-115

By George Henry Feb. 21, 2021 10:16 PM EST

Dallas Mavericks players and staff stand during the playing of the national anthem before the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Doncic, Mavericks rally in 4th for 118-117 win over Hawks

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 10, 2021 10:28 PM EST

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich in a mask as he talks with players on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Another 3 NBA games called off amid virus, 16 test positive

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 13, 2021 11:43 AM EST

Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) and Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Young's 26 points lead Hawks past short-handed 76ers, 112-94

By Charles Odum Jan. 11, 2021 09:51 PM EST

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (22) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Dallas Stars to resume practicing on Tuesday

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 07:19 AM EST

Atlanta Hawks' John Collins, right, battles for a rebound against Chicago Bulls' Zach Lavine during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Young scores 37 as Hawks pound Bulls 124-104 in opener

By Jay Cohen Dec. 23, 2020 10:31 PM EST