Hopefully we've reached a stage where there's a group we feel great about that we can add to.
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"For the draft and for free agency, to have a group to add to is really helpful. "We have a lot of guys coming back that started, played significant minutes, that are part of our core group," Budenholzer said.
The only pressing business involves backups Mike Scott and Shelvin Mack, whose roles steadily increased during the season and playoffs. The Hawks didn't come close to that goal this season, sneaking into the playoffs with a 38-44 record and then, after giving a major scare to top-seeded Indiana, going down meekly in Game 7 of their series. General manager Danny Ferry has almost totally revamped the roster the past two years, dumping Joe Johnson, Josh Smith and Marvin Williams in hopes of building a team that can accomplish something that's never been done since the team moved to Atlanta 46 years ago - make it past the second round of the playoffs and contend for a championship. And free agency is a place where we feel like we can add to our group and improve." "To add a player in the draft is something we always look forward to. "We've got a lot of areas where we can improve," Budenholzer said after the players cleaned out their lockers and met with the coaches for the final time this season. Even so, coach Mike Budenholzer said Monday the key is to keep addressing needs through every available means. Horford's expected return will give the lineup a huge boost without adding anyone new. But the team already has its foundation, the guys it wants to build around - including All-Star forward Paul Millsap, point guard Jeff Teague, long-range shooter Kyle Korver and center Al Horford, who missed much of this season with an injury.
The Hawks will surely have several new faces next season, whether it's from the 15th pick in the draft or a plunge into free agency. ATLANTA - After two summers of jarring change, the Atlanta Hawks expect things to be a lot quieter this off-season.
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