NBA Power Rankings: Are The Cleveland Cavaliers The Best Team In The Playoffs?

May 6, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives the ball to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during the second half in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 121-108. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
May 6, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives the ball to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during the second half in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 121-108. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) reacts after his basket against the Boston Celtics in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) reacts after his basket against the Boston Celtics in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

8. Atlanta Hawks (4-6)

And just like that, the Atlanta Hawks’ season is officially over. And, perhaps, the end of a certain era in Atlanta.

As the Hawks’ season expired, Jeff Teague watched from the bench. But Teague is just one of a few players that have uncertain futures in Atlanta. You can add Kent Bazemore and Al Horford to that list too, who are both unrestricted free agents this summer.

Question is, what will this Hawks team look like next season? Will they re-shape the roster around Paul Millsap and Dennis Schroder, who gave us a glimpse of the future in the fourth quarter?

Regardless, you can’t help but applaud what this group of players have done over the last two years. It’s the most successful two-year stint in Hawks history.

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