Atlanta Hawks: Best and worst-case scenarios for the 2021-22 season

By Ben Bundy | Sep 20, 2021

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Looking at the best and worst-case scenarios for the Atlanta Hawks in 2021-22.

With the new NBA season on its way, that means every team around the league gets a fresh and exciting start. For some, that means title hopes are alive once again. For others, that means a rebuild can get them one step closer to relevance.

The Atlanta Hawks are one of the teams with high expectations heading into the new season. The team made an impressive run to the Eastern Conference Championship last season, where Trae Young continued on his trajectory to “superstar” status. Even though the Hawks came up short, they showed much to be excited about moving forward.

With all the promise the Hawks showed last season, it is fair to expect them to have another successful season and playoff run this upcoming season. However, with great expectations comes just as great of a chance for things to end in disappointment. We break down both the best and worst-case scenarios for the Atlanta Hawks for the 2021-22 season.

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