[Bryan88]

No draft picks, they could look at trading for a pick, but not much should be expected

Atlanta Hawks (37-45 in 2007-0

Draft picks: None

Depth Chart

PG: Mike Bibby / Acie Law / Speedy Claxton
SG: Joe Johnson / Salim Stoudamire* / Mario West*
SF: Josh Smith* / Josh Childress* / Jeremy Richardson
PF: Marvin Williams / Solomon Jones
C: Al Horford / Zaza Pachulia

*Potential free agent

Could use help at: Power Forward, Shooting Guard, Depth

Bottom line: For the first time since 1999, the Atlanta Hawks found their way into the playoffs on the wings of a deadline deal for Mike Bibby. After years of neglecting to address the point guard position, now ex-General Manager Billy King finally bit the bullet and traded three veterans and Shelden Williams for the former All-Star. The four-for-one deal depleted some of Atlanta’s depth and disposed of all of their experienced backups, but turned them into a legitimate playoff team. Taking Boston to seven games was icing on the cake for a team that has been mediocre for so long.

Draft outlook: With no selections for the first time in a while, the Hawks will conduct workouts to find some candidates for their Summer League roster in hopes of finding some depth across the board, and may tap into one of their selections from previous seasons, David Andersen (CSKA Moscow), to help fill out the roster. The first order of business for incoming GM Rick Sund this offseason will be to work out contract details for restricted free agents Josh Smith and Josh Childress, who should both find ample suitors around the League. Smith and Childress each played a big role in Atlanta’s playoff run, and along with Marvin Williams and Al Horford, form a very promising young frontcourt rotation. Given the relative youth and size of Atlanta’s current roster, their best strategy may be to sit the draft out and let a year of experience propel them to a better record in 2009.

[Lefty Noob]

They have a very good young nucleus, though, and a veteran PG. There really isn't too, too much they need.

[Bryan88]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

They have a very good young nucleus, though, and a veteran PG. There really isn't too, too much they need.

You can always use a little more depth, but overall they are in pretty good shape. I think they will make a repeat appearance in the playoffs.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Bryan88

You can always use a little more depth, but overall they are in pretty good shape. I think they will make a repeat appearance in the playoffs.

True, very true. Heck, the only team that really doesn't need to tweak much is the one that wins it all, and even they probably could.