Joe Johnson, 6-7, G
Contract: Unrestricted free agent
Look back: Media voted Johnson to the All-NBA third team, his first All-NBA honor. He also made the All-Star game for the fourth consecutive season. Johnson's size, knack for creating his own shot, shooting ability, ball-handling skills and ability to defend guards and forwards makes him one of the more versatile players in the league. His season was marred by a poor performance in the playoffs and his flip response to fans who booed him.
Look ahead: Hawks general manager Rick Sund said he wants to re-sign Johnson.. Johnson said he hasn't ruled out a return to the Hawks but will test the market. If he signs elsewhere, the Hawks wouldn't have the flexibility to sign another high-priced free agent.
Al Horford, 6-10, C
Contract: $5.4 million in 2010-11, eligible for restricted free agency following the season
Look back: Named to the All-Star team in just his third pro season, Horford developed a reliable mid-range jump shot to go with a good post game. He's one of the top post defenders in the league despite being undersized for his position. Horford also emerged as a leader late in the season.
Look ahead: Horford said he plans to continue to develop his jump shot and also add a countermove in the post. Horford has one season left on his rookie-scale contract, and the Hawks can secure the right to match any offer he receives as a restricted free agent after next season. .
Josh Smith, 6-9, F
Contract: $11.6 million in 2010-11, with two years and $25.6 million after that
Look back: Smith was the runner-up to Dwight Howard for Defensive Player of the Year . Smith often was the Hawks' energy guy. He is a very good passer for a power forward, but he had a high turnover rate for his position and continued shooting long jump shots despite little success. Smith also lost focus at times out of frustration.
Look ahead: Smith had a very good season overall. He probably would have good trade value because of his production, age, and relatively palatable contract.
Jamal Crawford, 6-5, G
Contract: $10.1 million in 2010-11
Look back: Crawford, acquired in a trade before the season,won the Sixth Man of the Year award. He's an excellent scorer but he's not a good defender overall, especially in isolation.
Look ahead: Crawford likely will draw a lot of trade interest because of his expiring contract and scoring prowess, but those also make him valuable to the Hawks.
Marvin Williams, 6-9, F
Contract: $6.7 million in 2010-11 followed by two years and $15.8 million and a $7.5 million player option in 2013-14
Look back: Williams had a disappointing season. He was inconsistent on offense, especially in his primary role as a spot-up shooter, and opponents had success isolating Williams on defense. Williams had long stretches with little production.
Look ahead: Williams is a hard worker and unselfish player, but he was too passive. He'll be only 24 next season, so if he can make a major improvement he'll be an asset to the Hawks either as a quality small forward or a trade chip.
Mike Bibby, 6-2, G
Contract: $5.6 million in 2010-11, $6.2 million in 2011-12
Look back: Bibby left most of the ball-handing duties to Johnson. Bibby excelled a spot-up shooter and floor leader. But he was a defensive liability, especially against pick-and-rolls, forcing the Hawks to switch on screens.
Look ahead: The Hawks appear ready to give Jeff Teague a chance to supplant Bibby as the starter. That would make Bibby an expensive backup, but his contract might make it difficult to trade him next season.
Zaza Pachulia, 6-11, C
Contract: $4.25 million in 2010-11 and two years and $13 million after that
Look back: Pachulia was the primary backup center and, other than a midseason lull, was mostly effective in that role. His post defense was so-so but Pachulia's offensive production on pick-and-rolls was surprisingly high and he was good at drawing fouls.
Look ahead: Pachulia finished the season strong. Still, his relatively modest salary for an effective backup center and the Hawks potentially desiring a starting-caliber center means he could be a trade candidate.
Mo Evans, 6-5, G/F
Contract: $2.5 million player option for 2010-11
Look back: Evans eventually found a consistent role as the first wing player off the bench. Evans was a good isolation defender and effective scorer as a cutter but he made only 30 percent of his spot-up jump shots.
Look ahead: Evans said he likes playing for the Hawks but hasn't decided if he will exercise his option.
Jeff Teague, 6-2, G
Contract: $1.47 million in 2010-11, with two additional team option years
Look back: The No. 19 overall draft pick never cracked the rotation. Teague proved to be a very good defender in isolation because of his quickness but struggled at times with team concepts. His offense is a work in progress.
Look ahead: Teague will play for the team's summer-league entry in Las Vegas with the hope he can be ready to be the starter in 2010-11.
Joe Smith, 6-10, F
Contract: Unrestricted free agent
Look back: Smith was brought in for his size and playoffs experience, but he was an afterthought by the time the postseason arrived.
Look ahead: Smith, who played in his 1,000th game this season, said his body still feels good. He said he would welcome a return to the Hawks.
Jason Collins, 7-0, C
Contract: Unrestricted free agent
Look back: Acquired to deal with either Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard in the playoffs, Collins drew Howard in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but otherwise never found a role.
Look ahead: He'll be 32 next season and has declining mobility, so it's not certain the Hawks will want him back.
Randolph Morris, 6-11, C
Contract: Unrestricted free agent
Look back: Morris, a Landmark Christian product, spent the most time on the inactive list for the Hawks.
Look ahead: Still only 24 but with only 74 games and 437 minutes over four seasons, he'll likely be searching for a job.
Mario West, 6-5, G
Contract: Restricted free agent
Look back: Released during training camp, then signed to consecutive 10-day contracts in January before sticking for the rest of the season. He played spot minutes as a perimeter defender.
Look ahead: The Hawks must extend a qualifying offer to retain the right to match any offer sheets West signs, which is unlikely.
Josh Childress, 6-8, F
Contract: Restricted free agent; he has a contract option with Greek team Olympiakos for 2010-11
Look back: Childress played four seasons for the Hawks, but in 2008 decided to accept a three-year, $20 million contract with Olympiakos of the Euroleague.
Look ahead: Childress has until July 15 to decide if he will play for Olympiakos next season or return to the NBA. The Hawks plan to extend a one-year, $4.8 million qualifying offer to Childress, allowing them to maintain his NBA rights.
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