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Atlanta Hawks 2017-18 season primer: A return to rebuilding

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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 24: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket against John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on April 24, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 24: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket against John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on April 24, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Dewayne Dedmon #3 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts to his score during a 105-97 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on February 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Dewayne Dedmon #3 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts to his score during a 105-97 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on February 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Key Additions

Dewayne Dedmon

Dewayne Dedmon is a very solid signing for a team lacking overall talent. Dedmon is not going to post up on the block and get you buckets, but he will play quality defense and give you a vertical threat in the pick-and-roll game.

Dedmon will substantially increase his minutes per game in Atlanta, given that he only played 17.5 per contest last season with the Spurs. I think that he could average a double-double in a more prominent role this year.

John Collins

The 19th overall pick in the 2017 draft, John Collins could prove to be an integral part of the Hawks’ next crop of talent. He had a sensational summer league, where he had the opportunity to show off his explosive athleticism and put a few opponents on a poster.

Collins should get a lot of opportunities to learn at the highest level, as the Hawks have plenty of motivation to play their young guys

Marco Belinelli

Belinelli, a seasoned veteran, was a part of the uninspiring Dwight Howard trade this summer. While Belinelli shot just 36 percent on 3’s last season, he will be one of the only floor-spacers on this offensively challenged team.

He does not factor into the team’s long-term plans, so it will be interesting to see how many minutes he gets.

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