(AP) - After coming off a play-in tournament loss to the Miami Heat, the Atlanta Hawks are expected to be contenders in the Eastern Conference this season after adding help for point guard Trae Young, the team’s top scorer.

Entering his fourth season with the Hawks, head coach Quinn Snyder looks to lead the team towards improving from last season’s 40-42 record.

What to expect

The Hawks have added help for Young, the reigning NBA assists leader, and his backcourt partner Dyson Daniels, last season’s most improved player and runner-up as top defensive player. The additions of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the sharp-shooting Luke Kennard, along with Jalen Johnson’s return from a season-ending shoulder injury, add scoring and defense to the young roster that includes l

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