18. Atlanta Hawks

Last Week’s Ranking: 12

After starting 4-1 the Hawks have gone 0-4, including blowing a 15-point lead to the Knicks last week. There is discord in the locker room, according to a report from Sam Amick and Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. John Collins shared his concerns with the team about Trae Young’s shot selection.  

To make matters worse, the injuries are piling up. Danilo Gallinari has been out with a foot contusion, Rajon Rondo has played only two games, and Kris Dunn has yet to play for the Hawks. Then in their loss to Charlotte, Bogdan Bogdanovic left with an avulsion fracture and is expected to be out for a while. 

These injuries are a huge blow to the Hawks. Gallinari provides more spacing with his shooting. Bogdanovic and Rondo take another playmaker away from Atlanta, which puts more pressure on Young to create everything. 

The Hawks have a tough schedule this week. They need a win to get out of this funk.   

Source: bleacherreport.com
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