NBA preview: Hawks aim for bigger leap after first-round playoff exit

Team preview of the Atlanta Hawks ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 46-36, lost to the Knicks in the first round of playoffs. Coach: Quin Snyder (sixth season, 13th overall, 505-399) Season opener: Oct. 21 at Orlando. Departures: F Zaccharie Risacher, F Jonathan Kuminga, G Buddy Hield, PG Gabe Vincent, C Christian