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2012/13 NBA Team Rankings & Previews: #15 Atlanta Hawks

Found October 08, 2012 on Hoops Manifesto:
PLAYERS: John Jenkins
TEAMS: Atlanta Hawks,  Chicago Bulls,  Utah Jazz,  Golden State Warriors,  Portland Trail Blazers,  Milwaukee Bucks,  Cleveland Cavaliers,  Washington Wizards,  Toronto Raptors,  Sacramento Kings,  Phoenix Suns,  Houston Rockets,  Detroit Pistons,  Orlando Magic,  Charlotte Bobcats,  New Orleans Pelicans
#15 - Atlanta Hawks2011/12 Record: 40-26, lost Eastern Conference First Round2012/13 Projected Record: 42-40 playoffs   Key Additions:Devin Harris - Point GuardLou Williams - Shooting GuardJohn Jenkins - Shooting GuardAnthony Morrow - Small ForwardKyle Korver - Small ForwardAnthony Tolliver - Power ForwardKey Departures:Joe Johnson - Shooting GuardMarvin Williams - Small ForwardKirk Hinrich - Point GuardWillie Green - Shooting GuardTracy McGrady - Small ForwardDepth Chart:Point Guard: Devin Harris, Jeff TeagueShooting Guard: Lou Williams, John JenkinsSmall Forward: Anthony Morrow, Kyle KorverPower Forward: Josh Smith, Anthony TolliverCenter: Al Horford, Zaza PachuliaThe X Factor:Devin HarrisDevin Harris was an All-Star in 2009, but his play has pretty much gone downhill since then.  If he can come close to regaining his All-Star form, it will go a long way towards replacing Joe Johnson.Summary:  After another playoff flameout, the Hawks desperately need...
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