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FILE - Atlanta Hawks associate head coach Nate McMillan calls to his players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, in this Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, file photo. Newly named Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan will have his debut in Tuesday night's, March 2, 2021, game at Miami. His opportunity to return to a head coach position comes with mixed feelings following Monday's firing of his friend, Lloyd Pierce. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

McMillan only reluctantly agreed to be Hawks’ interim coach

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce reacts to a call by referee Tyler Ford during an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, in New York. On Monday, March 1, 2021, Pierce was fired less than halfway into a season that began with heightened expectations but was beset by injuries. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Hawks fire Pierce following high hopes, disappointing start

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots next to Atlanta Hawks' Solomon Hill during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Durant’s 32 points lead Nets past Young, Hawks 132-128 in OT

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) handles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell (4) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Young scores 43, Capela nets triple-double in Hawks’ win

By TYLER MASON - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots over Brooklyn Nets guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Hunter, Young lead Hawks to 114-96 win over Nets

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) tries to drive against Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Big-spending Hawks hoping depth produces return to playoffs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. Lloyd Pierce sees improvement in the five players he calls the core of the rebuilding Atlanta Hawks. The coach knows he needs to deliver proof of that improvement next season. There was no proof in the standings of improvement in this shortened season despite the emergence of guard Trae Young as an All-Star in only his second season. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Pierce believes it is time for young Hawks to become winners

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) battles Atlanta Hawks center Damian Jones (30) for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Young, Huerter power Hawks to 123-110 win over Booker, Suns

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) dunks the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter (15) stands nearby during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

LaVine scores 35 in three quarters, Bulls rout Hawks 136-102

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) drives to the basket past Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Hawks’ Collins suspended 25 games without pay for PEDs

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Hawks show definite signs of hope, but still rebuilding

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Washington. A 29-win season may not look like much on paper, but first-year coach Lloyd Pierce says huge goals of establishing an identity and culture were &quot;home runs&quot; for the team. At the core of the growth was rookie point guard Trae Young. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File+)

Hawks set to draft more youth to group led by Young, Collins

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Markelle Fultz, left, shoots the ball with Atlanta Hawks' Kent Bazemore, right, defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Simmons shines in 76ers’ 113-92 win over Atlanta

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) drives past Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Rookie Young scores 35, Hawks rout LeBron-less Cavs 133-111

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, right, controls the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. The Hawks have begun a major rebuilding job. They have no star player, their point guard is a 20-year-old rookie, and their roster depth is suspect. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

New coach Lloyd Pierce set to begin 1st year with Hawks

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks dig in for another long slog

By MATT WINKELJOHN - Associated Press

Lloyd Pierce smiles as the Atlanta Hawks introduce him as a full-time coach on Monday, May 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Pierce joins the Hawks after spending the past five seasons as an assistant coach with the 76ers. He also spent time with the Cavaliers, Warriors and Grizzlies organizations. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

New Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce says defense is ‘who I am’

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press