NBA Eastern Conference: Southeast Division Offseason Summary

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May 5, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) (center) and team mates react on the bench near the end of the game against the Washington Wizards during the second half in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Wizards 106-90. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks

Last season summary: 60-22, L, Eastern Conference Finals vs Cavs

Changes

Offseason Addition(s): Tim Hardaway, Jr., Tiago Splitter, Justin Holiday

Offseason Subtraction(s): Pero Antic, Elton Brand, DeMarre Carroll, Austin Daye, John Jenkins

Outlook

The Good: The Hawks are well positioned to contend in the Eastern Conference after re-signing Paul Millsap and acquiring Tiago Splitter

The Bad: Losing DeMarre Carroll will hurt the Hawks. He was the most versatile player on Atlanta’s roster

Concern: Who replaces Carroll?

Prediction: 2nd in the Southeast division

Note: While the Hawks overachieved last season, there will be a bigger target on their backs this season, especially in the Eastern Conference. No more catching teams off surprise anymore. How will they react?

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