Schröder averaged 11.7 points and 3.6 assists per game during last season’s playoffs, which included a 12-point, eight-assist outing in the Hawks’ series-clinching win over Boston and a 27-point outing in Game 1 of the Cleveland series. G: Dennis Schröder (11.0 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 4.4 apg in 2015-16) Schröder spent his first three seasons serving as Jeff Teague’s backup, developing to the point where the franchise is ready to have him lead the way. The Hawks’ decision to trade Jeff Teague shows their faith in Schroder (Getty) Here’s a look at the roster: Hawks Projected Starting Lineup Getting back to the playoffs is the minimum expectation for Atlanta, and if Howard can rebound from a disappointing final season in Houston the Hawks will have a shot at advancing. In Budenholzer the rookies have a good coach to learn from, and on a team that also returns the likes of Kyle Korver and Thabo Sefalosha the veterans will help in their development as well. The Hawks added some youth as well, with the Teague deal delivering Baylor wing Taurean Prince via Utah’s first round selection and former Saint Joseph’s wing DeAndre Bembry being Atlanta’s first round pick. Atlanta rewarded guard Kent Bazemore for a quality 2015-16 campaign with a new contract worth $70 million over four seasons, and they also veteran guard Jarrett Jack. And in the post, the loss of Al Horford in free agency opened the door for Atlanta native Dwight Howard to return home after playing in Orlando, Los Angeles and Houston. The two biggest changes occurred at the point and in the pivot, as the trade of Jeff Teague to Indiana opens the door for Dennis Schröder to take over as the team’s floor general. With some significant changes to their rotation, the Hawks will look to pose a greater threat to the reigning NBA champions in 2016-17. After being swept by the Cavs in the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals, Atlanta met a similar fate in the second round of the playoffs last season. Dwight Howard will look to rejuvenate his career in his hometown (Getty)Īfter sneaking into the playoffs in Mike Budenholzer’s first season as head coach in 2013-14, the Atlanta Hawks have been one of the East’s better teams in each of the last two seasons, only to run into the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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