The Hawks could have gone ‘big whale fishing’ for a bona fide star over the past 12 months — but every step of the way, they’ve indicated they prefer their youth and continuity.

They were heavily rumored to be a suitor for the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, and surely they could have gotten in the mix for the Jaylen Brown sweepstakes (although it would have been difficult without a Paul George-sized salary in return).

In the end, Atlanta never seemed particularly interested in luring in a big-salaried fish.

So with the Hawks instead making moves around the edges for Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and drafting Kingston Flemings…

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