The Atlanta Hawks have informed rival teams they will field offers for the No. 23 pick and prefer to make only one first-round selection in the upcoming draft. They hold the No. 8 pick outright and acquired the later selection from Cleveland in a prior deal. The team finished 46-36 last season, won the Southeast Division and lost in the first round.

Atlanta landed at No. 8 after a disappointing lottery outcome despite entering with better odds. The club also owns the No. 57 pick. No major salary-cap constraints or specific contract details have surfaced around these selections or related roster moves.

Holding the No. 8 pick gives Atlanta a chance to add a rotation-level contributor who can complement the existing core of Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu without overextending the rotation depth. Trading the No. 23 selection avoids forcing two rookies into meaningful minutes on a team already trying to push past the first round.

This approach aligns with a front office that has used draft capital to acquire immediate pieces while maintaining flexibility around veterans like Dejounte Murray. Other playoff teams in similar spots have packaged late firsts for established role players who raise the floor without disrupting long-term timelines.

The draft sits less than two weeks away. Atlanta could finalize a deal for the No. 23 pick in exchange for a veteran rotation player or a future asset before selections begin, or they could wait until draft night when the market for that slot typically sharpens.