Bryson Graham’s 15-year tenure with the New Orleans Pelicans came to a close this week, as the longtime executive accepted a new role with the Atlanta Hawks. Graham, who was promoted to general manager in June 2024, departs after just one season in the position.
The Atlanta Hawks made two front-office moves on Monday. They named Bryson Graham, former General Manager of the New Orleans Pelicans, as Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations and Peter Dinwiddie, former Executive of the Philadelphia 76ers, as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Analytics.
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The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to make Bryson Graham their new senior vice president of basketball operations, a move that would pry him from the New Orleans Pelicans after 15 years, ESPN reported Monday.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charani, the Hawks have made a couple of additions to their front office. New Orleans Pelicans GM Bryson Graham has been hired as the Senior VP of Basketball Operations, and Peter Dinwiddie of the Philadelphia 76ers is joining the club as the Senior VP of Strategy and Analytics.
After firing general manager Landry Fields this offseason, the Hawks are reportedly making two big additions to their front office to support general manager Onsi Saleh.
The Atlanta Hawks have been in search of a new president of basketball operations, but it seems like they have gone the route of hiring two key pieces to their organization, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.