Hawks look to brighter future after another middling year

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) kneels near the end of the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against Boston Celtics, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

After a surprising run to the conference final two years ago, the Atlanta Hawks had their sights set on being a championship contender.

Instead, they sank back to the middle of the NBA.

Not a good spot.