Landry Fields

Newly hired Atlanta Hawks NBA basketball coach Quin Snyder speaks during a news conference Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in Atlanta. AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New Hawks coach Snyder facing difficult midseason transition

Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields says Quin Snyder was the only candidate he interviewed after firing Nate McMillan last week.

FILE - Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder looks on in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, April 23, 2022, in Salt Lake City. Snyder has been hired as the Atlanta Hawks coach. Terms of the agreement were not immediately disclosed Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Hawks hire Snyder as coach to replace fired McMillan

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) reacts after a basket Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hawks pull away in 1st half, rout Cavaliers 136-119

FILE - Utah Jazz Head Coach Quinn Snyder gives instructions to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game, March 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields said Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, that Snyder, the former Utah coach, will be “somebody we will consider” in the search to replace Nate McMillan. The Hawks fired McMillan on Tuesday, Feb. 21, and Fields stressed the team's eighth-place standing in the Eastern Conference is “not acceptable” for a team which advanced to the conference finals in 2021. (AP Photo/Adam Fondren, File)

Hawks GM Fields says Snyder a candidate to replace McMillan

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan looks on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hawks fire Nate McMillan with team stuck in 8th in East

Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) brings the ball up court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Hawks add depth, acquire Bey for 5 2nd-round draft picks

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta general manager Landry Fields says the Hawks were looking to bolster their depth and improve their playoff hopes in two trades that involved the team sending out a combined seven second-round draft picks on Thursday.

Former All-Star Korver named Hawks assistant general manager

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks promoted Kyle Korver to assistant general manager on Monday as they continue to remodel their front office.

FILE - Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk laughs during a press conference in Atlanta, May 14, 2018. Hawks president Travis Schlenk is stepping down and moving into an advisory position, the team said Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, while general manager Landry Fields will assume control of daily operations. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Hawks’ Schlenk steps down as president, Fields assumes lead

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks president Travis Schlenk is stepping down and moving into an advisory position, the team said Wednesday, while general manager Landry Fields will assume control of daily operations.

FILE - Toronto Raptors' Landry Fields smiles during a break in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Minneapolis. Atlanta Hawks new general manager, Landry Fields, says team president Travis Schlenk is still the decision-maker as the Hawks approach Thursday's, June 23, 2022, NBA draft. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Hawks’ new GM Fields makes improved defense the top priority

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are emphasizing defensive improvement as they consider offseason changes.