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Atlanta Hawks Fire GM Landry Fields, Promote Onsi Saleh, and Launch Leadership Search

The Hawks begin a pivotal offseason by restructuring their front office after missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season.

Apr 27, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields on the court before game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
Jun 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields, right, talks to the media with first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Overview

  • The Atlanta Hawks dismissed General Manager Landry Fields following a 40-42 season and a play-in loss to the Miami Heat.
  • Onsi Saleh, previously the assistant GM, has been promoted to oversee day-to-day basketball operations as the interim GM.
  • The organization has initiated a search for a president of basketball operations to provide senior strategic leadership, with Sportsology Group leading the process.
  • Fields served as GM since 2022, compiling a 117-129 record with one playoff appearance, and was instrumental in drafting 2024's No. 1 pick, Zaccharie Risacher.
  • Saleh brings experience from prior roles with the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs as the Hawks face critical roster, draft, and contract decisions this offseason.