Here are five things to know about the Hawks this week:
1. The misdemeanor driving under the influence case against coach Mike Budenholzer will continue in Fulton County State Court and could conclude on Monday. Former Hawks general manger Danny Ferry is scheduled to testify as a final defense witness.
2. The Hawks will introduce first-round draft pick DeAndre Bembry at a press conference scheduled for Tuesday. Bembry was taken with the No. 21 pick in last week's NBA Draft as a forward out of St. Joseph's. The Hawks also selected Baylor forward Taurean Prince with the No. 12 pick. However, he cannot be introduced until the trade involving Jeff Teague is official next month.
3. The Hawks will also be working on their roster for the Las Vegas Summer League to be held July 8-18. In addition to Prince and Bembry, who are expected to compete, the team has signed Michigan State forward/center Matt Costello. More players for the Hawks' entry could surface.
4. The team will start making some roster decisions this week. The deadline to pick up the team option on center Mike Muscala is Wednesday.
5. It's the start of a huge week for the team and two key starters with the start of the NBA free agency period on Friday. Hawks starters Al Horford and Kent Bazemore will officially enter as unrestricted free agency. The Hawks will make their pitches to keep them. They may make pitches to other players as there is still a need for at least one more point guard.
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