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The Atlanta Hawks had their season come to an end after losing to the New York Knicks in six games, and it probably wasn't the way they wanted to go out. Game 6 turned out to be a 51-point loss, and some would think a defeat like that would force some major changes during the offseason.
The Hawks have the resources to make those changes, which include the Milwaukee Bucks ' draft pick. With questions surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo 's future with the Bucks, the Hawks could be a team that tries to get involved in a trade for the star, but it looks like they may stay away, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.
"Yet I've received no indication to this point that the Hawks have designs on pursuing Antetokounmpo via trade this summer," Fischer wrote. "Sources say that Atlanta is not eager to splurge for major roster additions, preferring to focus on internal improvement and addressing the futures of CJ McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga along with coach Quin Snyder (who has only one season left on his current contract).
"My early read is that Atlanta's disastrous Game 6 home loss to the Knicks, which stunningly saw the Hawks fall behind 72-22, is unlikely to change Atlanta's approach. I spent quite a bit of time around the Hawks during the New York series and came away with the distinct impression that team officials are encouraged by Atlanta's second-half improvement and buoyed by the measured approach they feel they took in revamping the roster by trading away former All-Stars Young and Kristaps Porziņģis in January and February."
The Hawks have let it be known this entire season that they don't plan on making a move on Antetokounmpo and would rather continue to develop the young core they have.
Things could also change, but it's safe to say the Hawks have the perfect foundation for the future.
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