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Edmonton Journal
15-05-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Don't bet on Masai Ujiri bailing on Raptors despite interest from Atlanta Hawks
Article content 'It was not immediately clear, league sources say, what sort of shot Atlanta has at prizing Ujiri away from the Raptors.' The Hawks fired ex-Raptor Landry Fields as general manager last month and hired Onsi Saleh as his replacement. Saleh, who was born in Texas but grew up in Edmonton and went to the University of Alberta, has a background in basketball strategy and the team is looking for an experienced president to run all operations. Ujiri certainly would fit the bill and, while his latest contract extension with the Raptors has been reported by Sportsnet to end after next season, it seems highly unlikely that he would leave for anything less than an absolutely plum job, if at all. That's not Atlanta, a franchise that has missed the playoffs two straight years, has two conference final appearances and has not reached the NBA Finals since 1971.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA draft lottery: Cavaliers and Magic have landed the most top picks in the event's 40-year history
FILE - Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields, right, and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum pose for photos after Tatum announced that the Hawks had won the first pick in the NBA draft, during the draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File FILE - Chicago Bulls executive vice-president of business operations Steve Schanwald poses for photographers after winning the NBA draft lottery, giving the Bulls the number one pick in the upcoming draft, Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Secaucus, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) FILE - Orlando Magic President and General manager Pat Williams grins while holding up a jersey bearing the name O'Neal and the number 1, at the NBA draft lottery in Secaucus, N.J. May 17, 1992. (AP photo/Bill Kostroun, File) FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager Jim Paxson holds up the No. 23 jersey with LeBron James' name on the back during an NBA basketball news conference at Gund Arena in Cleveland Friday, May 23, 2003.. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File) FILE - San Antonio Spurs Chairman of the Board Peter Holt reacts Sunday, May 18, 1997, in Secaucus, N.J., as the Spurs were selected to receive the first pick in the upcoming NBA draft. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) FILE - People walk by a sign during the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) FILE - Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) looks back after dunking the ball as Houston's Terrance Arceneaux (23), Mylik Wilson (8) and Milos Uzan (7) watch during the first half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) FILE - In this June 18, 1985, file photo, Patrick Ewing accepts his New York Knicks jersey from Dave DeBusschere, right, general manager of the Knicks, as NBA commissioner David Stern look on, at the NBA Draft in New York. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File) FILE - In this June 18, 1985, file photo, Patrick Ewing accepts his New York Knicks jersey from Dave DeBusschere, right, general manager of the Knicks, as NBA commissioner David Stern look on, at the NBA Draft in New York. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File) FILE - Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields, right, and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum pose for photos after Tatum announced that the Hawks had won the first pick in the NBA draft, during the draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File FILE - Chicago Bulls executive vice-president of business operations Steve Schanwald poses for photographers after winning the NBA draft lottery, giving the Bulls the number one pick in the upcoming draft, Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Secaucus, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) FILE - Orlando Magic President and General manager Pat Williams grins while holding up a jersey bearing the name O'Neal and the number 1, at the NBA draft lottery in Secaucus, N.J. May 17, 1992. (AP photo/Bill Kostroun, File) FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager Jim Paxson holds up the No. 23 jersey with LeBron James' name on the back during an NBA basketball news conference at Gund Arena in Cleveland Friday, May 23, 2003.. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File) FILE - San Antonio Spurs Chairman of the Board Peter Holt reacts Sunday, May 18, 1997, in Secaucus, N.J., as the Spurs were selected to receive the first pick in the upcoming NBA draft. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) FILE - People walk by a sign during the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) FILE - Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) looks back after dunking the ball as Houston's Terrance Arceneaux (23), Mylik Wilson (8) and Milos Uzan (7) watch during the first half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) FILE - In this June 18, 1985, file photo, Patrick Ewing accepts his New York Knicks jersey from Dave DeBusschere, right, general manager of the Knicks, as NBA commissioner David Stern look on, at the NBA Draft in New York. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File) Patrick Ewing was poised to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft 40 years ago when Commissioner David Stern began the first draft lottery by pulling a logo of the Golden State Warriors out of an envelope — indicating they would select seventh. Pat O'Brien, announcing for CBS, proclaimed: 'And the first team to hate the lottery.' Advertisement Now the question is who will be the next team to hate the lottery. Utah, Washington or Charlotte, perhaps? Each has a league-best 14% chance of picking first this year. 'That day we don't have a lot of control over. The balls will tell us our fate,' Wizards general manager Will Dawkins told Monumental Sports Network recently — a reference to the table tennis balls in a lottery machine that determine the top few picks. Back in 1985, Stern simply picked envelopes out of a drum, a process seized upon by conspiracy theorists suspicious of the ultimate result that sent Ewing to the New York Knicks. The Warriors had finished tied for the league's worst record in the 1984-85 season, but they received the No. 7 pick. Duke star Cooper Flagg is expected to be the first player taken in next month's draft but nothing is guaranteed. Advertisement The lottery is now an annual NBA event in which largely downtrodden teams find out if fortune is smiling on them. Every franchise has had significant experience with the lottery — with some certainly enjoying it more than others. The Associated Press reviewed each franchise's draft lottery history. Here are a few highlights and lowlights: — Most lottery wins. The record for lottery wins is four, by Cleveland and Orlando. The Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia and San Antonio have received the top pick three times. — No lottery wins. Eight franchises have never won the lottery: The Grizzlies, Heat, Jazz, Lakers, Mavericks, Nuggets, Pacers and Thunder. Dallas, Denver and Memphis have been particularly unlucky, and Minnesota had a brutal lottery record before finally landing the No. 1 pick in 2015 and 2020. Advertisement — Longest long shots. Orlando snagged the top pick in 1993 despite a probability of 1.5%. Chicago in 2008 and Cleveland in 2014 each had a 1.7% chance when they won. — Best odds on Monday. Each team in the lottery had an equal chance of picking No. 1 during the early years. Then a weighted system was introduced. After Orlando's 1993 win, the teams at the top of the lottery were given slightly better chances, but lately that's reverted back a bit. Following Utah, Washington and Charlotte this year are New Orleans (12.5%), Philadelphia (10.5%), Brooklyn (9%), Toronto (7.5%), San Antonio (6.7%), Houston (3.8%), Portland (3.7%), Dallas (1.8%), Chicago (1.7%) and Sacramento (0.8%). — Record-setting Warriors. For much of the lottery's history, there's been a limit to how far teams can fall, so nobody has ever dropped again the way Golden State did in 1985. ___ (AP reviewed data on to compile this report.) ___ AP NBA:
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Atlanta Hawks axe GM Landry Fields in major front office shakeup; new replacement announced
The Atlanta Hawks have made significant changes to their front office, dismissing general manager Landry Fields after two and a half seasons and announcing plans to hire a president of basketball operations . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Assistant GM Onsi Saleh has been promoted to replace Fields as the organization reshapes its leadership ahead of a crucial offseason. Atlanta Hawks dismiss Landry Fields after mixed results Landry Fields took over as ' general manager in December 2022 but failed to guide the team to sustained success. Under his leadership, the Hawks posted a 101-114 record and missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons. Despite some bright spots, including strong draft selections and trades, the team's lack of progress led to his departure. Hawks governor Tony Ressler acknowledged Landry Fields' contributions in a statement, saying, "Landry made our franchise better and left contributions that have positioned us for growth. I am grateful for his dedication and wish him success in his next endeavor." Who is the new General Manager for the Atlanta Hawks? Atlanta Hawks fire GM Landry Fields` Onsi Saleh, previously the assistant general manager, steps into the GM role with immediate effect. His promotion signals continuity within the front office, though the Hawks plan to bring in an experienced executive above him. Ressler emphasized the need for strategic leadership, stating, "Adding an accomplished, senior-level leader to provide strategic direction and structure as well as partnering with Onsi and our talented front office is a top priority." The search for a president of basketball operations will begin immediately. Evaluating Fields' tenure and the Hawks' future Landry Fields' departure comes after a 40-42 season that saw Atlanta fall short in the Play-In Tournament. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While injuries, including Jalen Johnson's absence, played a role, the front office decided a new direction was necessary. Despite the team's struggles, Fields made notable moves. The selection of Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 overall pick in 2024 appears promising, and the trade for Dyson Daniels—who has become a Defensive Player of the Year finalist—proved shrewd. Landry Fields also moved on from the ill-fitting Dejounte Murray- backcourt, correcting a previous front office misstep. What's next for the Atlanta Hawks? With a young core featuring Young, Daniels, Risacher, and Johnson, the Hawks have a foundation built on defensive versatility and shooting. However, the new leadership could reshape the roster further. Young's future remains uncertain, as trade rumors have swirled for years. A restructured front office may explore moving the star guard to redefine the team's identity. Also read: As the Hawks enter a crucial offseason, the search for a president of basketball operations will be key. The right hire could accelerate Atlanta's rebuild—or chart a completely new course.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Atlanta Hawks parts ways with General Manager Landry Fields
General Manager Landry Fields of the Atlanta Hawks talks to the media during a press conference on June 28, 2024 at Emory Sports and Medical Complex in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) The Brief The Atlanta Hawks have parted ways with General Manager Landry Fields after three seasons and limited playoff success. Assistant GM Onsi Saleh, formerly with the Golden State Warriors, will take over as the new GM. The team has hired Sportsology Group to lead a search for a new President of Basketball Operations. ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks have announced that they are parting ways with General Manager Landry Fields after three seasons in the role, according to Basket News. Fields, who joined the organization in 2020 as assistant GM and was promoted to general manager ahead of the 2022–23 season, oversaw a roster that made the playoffs just once during his tenure. The team failed to qualify for the postseason in the last two seasons, most recently falling to the Miami Heat in this year's play-in tournament. Advertisement The Hawks have named assistant GM Onsi Saleh as Fields' replacement. Saleh, a former executive with the Golden State Warriors, joined Atlanta's front office last offseason. In addition to the leadership change, the Hawks announced they have retained Sportsology Group to lead the search for a new President of Basketball Operations. Before entering the front office, Fields played five seasons in the NBA with the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors.
Fox Sports
21-04-2025
- Business
- Fox Sports
Hawks fire GM Fields, promote Saleh to that role, will search for president of basketball ops
Associated Press Landry Fields was fired as general manager of the Atlanta Hawks on Monday after three seasons, with the team missing the playoffs in the last two of those. The Hawks promoted Onsi Saleh to the GM role, while also announcing that they have opened a search for a president of basketball operations. Atlanta went 40-42 this season, then missed the playoffs after going 0-2 in the play-in tournament. 'Every offseason we evaluate how we operate and ways we can improve our organization," Hawks principal owner Tony Ressler said. 'As we enter this pivotal offseason, we have several complex decisions ahead of us, and we are committed to providing the human and financial resources needed to ensure that we navigate these decisions with a high level of precision and foresight.' Ressler added that 'adding an accomplished, senior-level leader to provide strategic direction and structure' alongside Saleh 'is a top priority.' Fields led the decision-making a year ago when Atlanta had the No. 1 pick and selected Zaccharie Risacher, who is a finalist for rookie of the year this season. The Hawks have an All-Star guard in Trae Young and another budding star in Dyson Daniels, a finalist for both defensive player of the year and most improved player this season. Saleh joined the Hawks a year after three seasons with the Golden State Warriors, his time there ending with him holding the roles of vice president of basketball strategy and team counsel. He spent five years before joining the Warriors with the San Antonio Spurs and was the team's director of strategy and process. The Hawks haven't won a playoff series since making it to the Eastern Conference finals in 2021. ___ AP NBA: recommended
