5 Players Who Won't Be On Atlanta Hawks In 2016-17 NBA Season

By Joshua Broom

With an aging core and impending free agents, next season’s Atlanta Hawks roster will likely appear much different from its current composition.

Here are five 2015-16 Hawks players who are least likely to be with the team at the beginning of next season.

 

5 Players Who Won\'t Be On Atlanta Hawks In 2016-17 NBA Season
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5. Jeff Teague

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In what has turned out to be a disappointing campaign, 2014-15 All-Star Jeff Teague is likely to be dealt in the offseason. The emergence, and on-court efficacy, of 22-year-old Dennis Schroder has made Teague all the more expendable. While Atlanta nearly parted ways with Teague at the trade deadline, all signs point to a move involving him over the summer.

5. Jeff Teague

In what has turned out to be a disappointing campaign, 2014-15 All-Star Jeff Teague is likely to be dealt in the offseason. The emergence, and on-court efficacy, of 22-year-old Dennis Schroder has made Teague all the more expendable. While Atlanta nearly parted ways with Teague at the trade deadline, all signs point to a move involving him over the summer.

4. Kris Humphries

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Acquired by Atlanta after being traded to -- and released by -- the Phoenix Suns in Washington's deal to claim Markieff Morris, Humphries shouldn't expect his stay with the Hawks to extend past this season. The former Wizard was claimed off wavers to replace an ailing Tiago Splitter, who will miss the remainder of the season for the Hawks.

4. Kris Humphries

Acquired by Atlanta after being traded to -- and released by -- the Phoenix Suns in Washington's deal to claim Markieff Morris, Humphries shouldn't expect his stay with the Hawks to extend past this season. The former Wizard was claimed off wavers to replace an ailing Tiago Splitter, who will miss the remainder of the season for the Hawks.

3. Kyle Korver

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With age and injuries catching up to the 34-year-old Korver, this will likely be his final season in Atlanta. As a surprise All-Star in 2015, Korver posted a near-historical shooting line of 48/49/89. Those numbers have dropped considerably to 42/38/82 this campaign. The Hawks may move Korver in the offseason to become younger on the wings.

3. Kyle Korver

With age and injuries catching up to the 34-year-old Korver, this will likely be his final season in Atlanta. As a surprise All-Star in 2015, Korver posted a near-historical shooting line of 48/49/89. Those numbers have dropped considerably to 42/38/82 this campaign. The Hawks may move Korver in the offseason to become younger on the wings.

2. Kirk Hinrich

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In a move designed to clear up a 15th roster spot, Atlanta traded Justin Holiday to the Bulls and Shelvin Mack to the Jazz. In return, the Hawks received proven veteran Kirk Hinrich from Chicago to man the emergency point guard position. Long past his prime, Hinrich is a definitive stop-gap measure until the offseason.

2. Kirk Hinrich

In a move designed to clear up a 15th roster spot, Atlanta traded Justin Holiday to the Bulls and Shelvin Mack to the Jazz. In return, the Hawks received proven veteran Kirk Hinrich from Chicago to man the emergency point guard position. Long past his prime, Hinrich is a definitive stop-gap measure until the offseason.

1. Al Horford

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As an upcoming unrestricted free agent, Al Horford will no doubt be looking to test the exploding market this summer. With the league's historic television deal revenue soon set to push team salary caps to all-time high's, the 29-year-old Horford will have no shortage of offseason suitors. In the twilight of his prime, "Big Al" will likely bid adieu to Atlanta to sign with a leading contender.

1. Al Horford

As an upcoming unrestricted free agent, Al Horford will no doubt be looking to test the exploding market this summer. With the league's historic television deal revenue soon set to push team salary caps to all-time high's, the 29-year-old Horford will have no shortage of offseason suitors. In the twilight of his prime, "Big Al" will likely bid adieu to Atlanta to sign with a leading contender.

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