Atlanta Hawks Week in Review: Roster cuts, SB Nation NBA previews and more

Roster cuts coming

The Atlanta Hawks carried a full 20 man roster through the first three preseason games but figure to trim the roster somewhat before Thursday's home preseason opener. Candidates for the first cuts include David Lighty, Eric Dawson and Adonis Thomas who have all played sparingly over the first three contests.

Damien Wilkins started at small forward on Sunday but was a non factor and is another cut possibility. He is competing with James Johnson for a likely roster spot as a backup wing. Royal Ivey continues to battle Shelvin Mack for the third point guard spot.

The Links

Projecting Dennis Schröder's Translation to the NBA with Analytics by Jacob Eisenberg

94 feet of point guard defense: The rise of the full court pest by Zach Harper

NBA AM: Change Of Scenery Benefits Josh Smith by Lang Greene

The Results

Oct 7: Heat 92, Hawks 87

Oct 8: Hawks 87, Bobcats 85

Oct 13: Pelicans 105, Hawks 73

Coming Up

SB Nation's network wide NBA Previews continue on Monday with a look at the Atlanta Hawks. Peachtree Hoops' entry is scheduled to go up at 9 a.m. with takes from SB Nation's NBA experts to follow.

Thursday, Oct 17 - vs Spurs - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct 20 - vs Grizzlies - 3 p.m.