{
  "id": 7963935,
  "title": "Hawks news: Atlanta adds 3 vets who can make life easier for Quin Snyder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/hawks-news-atlanta-adds-3-vets-who-can-make-life-easier-for-quin",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T06:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hawks-news-atlanta-adds-3-060013034.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Hawks are prepping for another promising campaign in the upcoming NBA season, with coach Quin Snyder beginning his fifth season in the role. The team will retain its core, which includes players like Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Onyeka Okongwu. In addition to the core, the Hawks have bolstered their roster by signing Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins during the offseason. Moreover, the team has upgraded its coaching staff, announcing the addition of three veterans who can provide crucial support to Snyder. Jason Love, Ettore Messina, and Sergi Oliva have joined the Hawks' coaching team. Love, who will serve as an assistant coach, previously spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks and five years as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. Messina, who will function as a consultant, is returning to Snyder after serving as his deputy at CSKA Moscow in Europe. Messina also had a stint as a consultant for the Los Angeles Lakers and an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. Oliva, who will act as a basketball strategy and development advisor, is also returning to Snyder, having been his deputy at the Utah Jazz from 2020 to 2022. Oliva also spent four years as the assistant general manager of the Portland Trail Blazers and six years as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. Snyder expressed optimism about the team's prospects, stating that they have solidified their identity and built a strong foundation, which is vital for success in the league. The Hawks did not make it to the NBA Finals in the previous season, losing to the New York Knicks in the first round. However, Snyder remains confident about the team's potential.",
  "summary": "The Atlanta Hawks are gearing up for another inspired run in the upcoming season, with coach Quin Snyder entering his fifth season with the team. Atlanta will parade a retained core, led by Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Onyeka Okongwu. The Hawks added Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins in the offseason. They also […] The post Hawks news: Atlanta adds 3 vets who…",
  "key_points": [
    "Atlanta Hawks sign Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins to strengthen roster",
    "Coach Quin Snyder adds Jason Love, Ettore Messina, and Sergi Oliva to coaching staff",
    "Messina and Oliva previously worked with Snyder in Europe and Utah Jazz"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The addition of veteran coaches Jason Love, Ettore Messina, and Sergi Oliva gives Quin Snyder crucial support and bolsters the Hawks' coaching staff, potentially enhancing the team's prospects.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}