Hawks To Hold Off Extension Talks With Lu Dort

The Atlanta Hawks have decided to delay extension talks with Lu Dort, who is in the final year of his current contract worth almost $18 million. With multiple mid-tier salaries that could be traded for a star, the Hawks are eyeing potential moves to upgrade their roster. There's also interest in Jonathan Kuminga, who could potentially join on a short-term deal and be part of a sign-and-trade. This strategic pause in extension talks suggests the Hawks are considering significant moves to enhance their team's competitiveness.