Hawks Coach Departs, Team Rebuild Continues

Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer signals during the game against the Boston Celtics in Boston earlier this month.

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Atlanta Hawks Coach Mike Budenholzer is out after five years. During his tenure with the Hawks, he led the team to its best record ever and won coach of the year.

The Hawks said the decision for him to leave was mutual.

Atlanta sports analyst I. J. Rosenberg said it was also not a surprise.