The Atlanta Hawks have decided to fire head coach Nate McMillan after four seasons with the team. McMillan had a successful tenure with the Hawks, leading them to the playoffs in three of his four seasons, including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. However, the team has struggled this season, and the front office felt that a change was needed.<\/p>\n
McMillan was hired by the Hawks in 2017 after spending two seasons as the head coach of the Indiana Pacers. He was seen as a stabilizing force for the Hawks, who had gone through four head coaches in the previous three seasons. He quickly established a strong culture in Atlanta, and the team made the playoffs in three of his four seasons.<\/p>\n
However, the Hawks have struggled this season, and the team is currently in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference standings. The team has also been plagued by injuries, with star guard Trae Young missing significant time due to a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n
The Hawks have not yet named a replacement for McMillan, but they are expected to make a decision soon. They have been linked to several potential candidates, including former NBA head coach Mike Budenholzer and current Villanova head coach Jay Wright.<\/p>\n
McMillan leaves the Hawks with a record of 197-221, and the team will now look to find a new head coach to help them get back to the playoffs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Atlanta Hawks have decided to fire head coach Nate McMillan after four seasons with the team. McMillan had a successful tenure with the Hawks, leading them to the playoffs in three of his four seasons, including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. However, the team has struggled this season, and the …<\/p>\n