Atlanta Hawks General Manager Landry Fields recently confirmed that the team will indeed be keeping the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. Despite only having a 3 percent chance of landing the top pick in the draft lottery, the Hawks were able to secure it after finishing the 2023-24 season with a record of 36-46.
Fields expressed his excitement about the upcoming draft, stating that the more the team delves into their draft preparation, the more they realize the value of holding onto the No. 1 pick. He mentioned that the team’s draft board is starting to take shape, with several promising prospects on their radar.
Among the potential options for the Hawks at No. 1 are French prospects Alexandre Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher, as well as former UConn players Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle. With star player Trae Young set to remain as the team’s centerpiece, the Hawks will have some important decisions to make regarding their roster in the offseason.
One player who has been the subject of trade rumors is guard Dejounte Murray, but Fields did not provide any details about the team’s plans for him. He did mention, however, that the team has been fielding calls from other teams interested in potential trades.
As the draft approaches, Fields and the rest of the Hawks’ front office are working diligently to ensure that they make the most of their top pick. With plenty of talent available in this year’s draft class, the team is looking forward to adding a promising young player to their roster and taking the next step towards success in the upcoming season.