Two potential starters are playing well as teams advance in European tournament.

The Hawks will now have to waive players to ensure the maximum players allowed on a roster during the NBA regular season.

France defeated Belgium 92-64 in its opening EuroBasket matchup. France continues play Saturday against Slovenia and NBA star Luka Doncic.

The team announced the promotion of Kyle Brunson to EVP and chief ticketing officer and the hire of Shawn Thornton as SVP and chief partnership officer.

With EuroBasket 2025 getting underway, Atlanta Hawks fans can catch Kristaps Porziņģis, Zaccharie Risacher and Vit Krejčí in action before the NBA season begins in October.

Caleb Houstan, who the Magic drafted in the second round in 2022, is a career 37% 3-point shooter who shot better than 50% from 3 after the All-Star break last season.

N’Faly Dante, who has played in just four NBA regular-season games, would provide center depth for the Atlanta Hawks behind Onyeka Okongwu and Kristaps Porzingis.

Expectations are higher because of their successful offseason, which included adding key pieces such as Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard.

With some key acquisitions in free agency and players returning from injury, the Hawks could have their best season since reaching the Eastern Conference finals in 2021.

Atlanta social media creator Davis Dodds will begin the Hawks schedule release livestream at 9 p.m. Wednesday on Dodds' Twitch channel.