The Atlanta Hawks dismissed the general manager Landry Fields, with Onsi Saleh promoted to take his place.
Atlanta was beaten by the Miami game tournament in the NBA tournament and the Hawks property acted after failing to reach the playoffs for a second successive season.
“Landry Fields was relieved of his duties as managing director, and Onsi Saleh was promoted to Director General of Atlanta Hawks,” a statement said on Monday.
“(He) will supervise all daily basketball operations for the team, in force immediately.
The Hawks also launched a search for a president of basketball operations after a season of 40-42 which ended with Friday’s defeat in extension against the heat on visit.
Fields, 36, joined the Hawks as Deputy Managing Director in October 2020 and was promoted to GM in June 2022.
The Atlanta Hawks dismissed the director general Landry Fields after the sorrow of the NBA qualifiers
The fields and the Hawks drafted Zaccharie risacher with the overall choice n ° 1 in the recovery of 2024
Onsi Saleh was promoted to GM
Atlanta fell in the first round of the playoffs in her first season – 2022-23 – but the Hawks then missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. His mandate ends with a global record of 117-129.
“I would really like to thank Landry for her leadership during her stay with us. Landry has improved our franchise and left contributions that have positioned us for growth, “said the main owner Tony Ressler.
“I am grateful to his dedication and I wish him success in his next company.”
Fields and the Hawks drafted Zaccharie Risacher with the overall choice n ° 1 at the NBA 2024 draft. The French striker collected on average 12.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in 75 games (73 departures) during his Recruit campaign.
Saleh joined Atlanta in May 2024 after three seasons with the Golden State Warriors, ending his time there as vice-president of the basketball strategy and team advice. Previously, he spent five years at the Front Office of the San Antonio Spurs.
“Each off -season, we assess how we operate and the ways in which we can improve our organization,” said Remember.
“While we are entering this pivotal offseason, we have several complex decisions before us, and we are committed to providing the human and financial resources necessary to ensure that we are sailing these decisions with a high level of precision and provident.
“Adding an accomplished leader of higher level to provide strategic orientation and structure as well as partnerships with ONSI and our talented front office is an absolute priority.”
