The Atlanta Hawks have big expectations coming into the year , and it's because of the offseason that they had. ESPN did a survey with league insiders, and the Hawks had the most votes for which team had the best offseason, according to Tim Bontemps.

“After largely being an afterthought in NBA circles the past several years since making the 2021 East finals, the Hawks earned plenty of praise for their busy offseason,” Bontemps wrote. “Atlanta traded for Kristaps Porzingis, signed Nickiel Alexander-Walker, and landed one of the most valuable trade assets in the league: an expected lottery pick from the New Orleans Pelicans in a draft night deal.”

“I think they'll be one of the best teams in the East and they utilized every tool in their toolbox,” an executive said.

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