Update Provided on Atlanta Hawks’ Plans with No. 1 Pick in 2024 NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks have been touted as a team that could go down in the upcoming NBA Draft. Atlanta surprisingly landed the top pick in the annual event after making the play-in tournament last season.

There’s a major backdrop here for general manager Landry Fields and Co.: the futures of guards Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. Both are reportedly on the verge of being traded after an ugly 36-win season.

Regardless of what happens with the two All-Stars mentioned above, the Hawks have a decision to make with the first pick in what is a weak class.

Fields spoke about the Hawks’ draft plans on Monday. In doing so, he made it clear that trading down from first place was probably not an option.

“I think we’re really excited about the draft. And the more we find out, the more we go, great, I’m glad we got number 1. I keep joking like I’m not giving it back. So, I think we’re in a really good position here. Honestly, I’m excited about it.

Landry Fields, general manager of the Atlanta Hawks, via ESPN

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Atlanta Hawks Options with No. 1 Pick in 2024 NBA Draft

Various reports indicate that the Hawks have three players up front. That includes UConn big man Donovan Clingan, as well as outsiders Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher.

More recently, Atlanta has been linked more to Sarr than the other two. The 7-foot-1 French star plays as both a power forward and a center. He is considered raw and athletic with a high level of upside. In a draft that is considered weak from an overall standpoint, it makes sense that Atlanta would have their pick within reach with the No. 1 selection.