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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stands on the court during player introductions before an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon...Brandon Dill/AP

Chris Paul (second from left) and the Houston Rockets stands for the National Anthem with his teammates before the game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on January 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California....Harry How/Getty Images

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, top center, stands with teammate Steven Adams, left, and Paul George, right, and Oklahoma City elementary school students before an NBA basketball game against the...Sue Ogrocki/AP

A shoe decorated in observance of Martin Luther King's birthday is worn by Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Monday, Jan. 15, 2018...John Bazemore/AP

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan wears a special Martin Luther King Jr. T-shirt as he sits on the bench before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan....RICH SCHULTZ/AP

A detailed view of the back of a shirt worn by Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder for Martin Luther King Jr. Day before their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 13, 2018...Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry dances during warmups in an "I Have a Dream" T-shirt before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Rich...RICH SCHULTZ/AP

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the Earl Lloyd Sports Legacy Symposium before the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration NBA basketball game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers...Brandon Dill/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Kent Bazemore (right) defends against Indiana Pacers' Victor Oladipo in the third quarter Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. Indiana won 105-95.David Goldman/AP

Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins dunks the ball in the third quarter Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. Indiana won 105-95.David Goldman/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Taurean Prince, right, shoots over Indiana Pacers' Victor Oladipo in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)David Goldman/AP

Hawks' head coach Mike Budenholzer walks the sideline in the third quarter of Atlanta's, 85-105, loss to the Indiana Pacers Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Atlanta.David Goldman/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Dennis Schroder, right, of Germany, passes the ball behind the back of Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/David...David Goldman/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Ersan Ilyasova, left, of Turkey, moves to the hoop against Indiana Pacers' Thaddeus Young in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)David Goldman/AP

Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis, of Lithuania (center) plays under the hoop against Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (left) and Malcolm Delaney on a free throw in the third quarter Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Atlanta...David Goldman/AP

Indiana Pacers' Bojan Bogdanovic, left, puts up a shot past Atlanta Hawks' Miles Plumlee in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)David Goldman/AP

Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) and Cleveland Cavaliers' JR Smith (5) battle for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Taurean Prince (12) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers' Jae Crowder (99) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Isaiah Taylor (22) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman (16), from Turkey, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Taurean Prince, center, loses control of the ball while driving between Cleveland Cavaliers' JR Smith, left, and LeBron James, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017...Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) and Cleveland Cavaliers' Derrick Rose (1) battle for the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Taurean Prince (12) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyle Korver (26) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Cleveland Cavaliers' JR Smith (5) drives against Atlanta Hawks' Kent Bazemore (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/AP

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) runs into Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17)during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets forward and former Atlanta Hawks player Paul Millsap (4) during an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawk's Dennis Schroder (17) looks to pass while under pressure from Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27...Branden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) drives to the basket during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawk's Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket while being defend by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) goes in for a lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) drives to the basket while being defend by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) passes during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee (24) drives to the basket while being defended by Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets forward and former Atlanta Hawk's player Paul Millsap (4) takes a shot during an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets forward and former Atlanta Hawk's player Paul Millsap (4) looks to pass while being defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017...Branden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova signs autographs for fans before an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova takes a photo with fans before an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Fans gather inside the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

A bartender serves a guest at the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Workers talk at the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Fans gather inside the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) runs into Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) looks to pass while being defend by Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) goes in for the lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks guard Marco Belinelli (3) looks to pass while being defend by Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) takes a shot while being defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) and Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27...Branden Camp

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) drives to the basket while under pressure from Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) and Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday...Branden Camp

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon (14) argues with a referee during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) goes in for the lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) takes a shot during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) passes to Atlanta Hawks guard Marco Belinelli (3) during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee (24) dunks the ball during an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) goes in for the lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) takes a shot during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIALBranden Camp

Player and staff entrance with outdoor pool to the left.Michael Cunningham/AJC

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Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince, center, takes a shot against Miami Heat forward Jordan Mickey, right, and guard Josh Richardson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Miami...Wilfredo Lee/AP

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon, right, and Miami Heat forward Jordan Mickey battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)Wilfredo Lee/AP

Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington (2) takes a shot against Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)Wilfredo Lee/AP

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) shoots against Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)Wilfredo Lee/AP

Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) drives past Atlanta Hawks forward Luke Babbitt (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)Wilfredo Lee/AP

Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (11) looses control of the ball as he is guarded by Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) and guard Kent Bazemore (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct...Wilfredo Lee/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Dennis Schroder is helped off the court after suffering an injuring against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in New York. The Nets won...Adam Hunger/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Dennis Schroder reacts after an injury during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)Adam Hunger/AP

Atlanta Hawks' Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket past Brooklyn Nets' D'Angelo Russell (1) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)Adam Hunger/AP

Brooklyn Nets' Allen Crabbe (33) reacts along with his bench after making a three-point basket in front of Atlanta Hawks' Marco Belinelli (3) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 22,...Adam Hunger/AP

Brooklyn Nets' Allen Crabbe drives to the basket past Atlanta Hawks' Marco Belinelli (3) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)Adam Hunger/AP

Brooklyn Nets' Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) passes the ball around Atlanta Hawks' Ersan Ilyasova (7) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)Adam Hunger/AP

Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie (8) looks to pass while defended by Atlanta Hawks' Malcolm Delaney (5) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)Adam Hunger/AP

Brooklyn Nets' Timofey Mozgov slam-dunks the ball in front of Atlanta Hawks' Luke Babbitt (8) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)Adam Hunger/AP

Brooklyn Nets' Caris LeVert drives to the basket as Atlanta Hawks' Kent Bazemore (24) loses his footing during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)Adam Hunger/AP

Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)Adam Hunger/AP

Brooklyn Nets' Caris LeVert (22) grabs a rebound over Atlanta Hawks' Ersan Ilyasova during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in New York. The Nets won 116-104. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)Adam Hunger/AP

The Atlanta Hawks lock arms during the national anthem before an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)LM Otero/AP

The Atlanta Hawks lock arms during the national anthem at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, right, yells at referee Ken Mauer (41) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)LM Otero/AP

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr., right, is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)LM Otero/AP

Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney (5) dribbles against Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris (34) and forward Dwight Powell during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP...LM Otero/AP

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) of Germany shoots against Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP...LM Otero/AP

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives against Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)LM Otero/AP

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) of Germany reacts to a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)LM Otero/AP

Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks takes a shot against Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty...Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) of Germany shoots against Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP...LM Otero/AP

Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks takes a shot against Harrison Barnes #40 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald...Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Marco Belinelli #3 of the Atlanta Hawks takes a shot against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney (5) looks to pass against Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)LM Otero/AP

Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against Dewayne Dedmon #14 of the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald...Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 18: Marco Belinelli #3 of the Atlanta Hawks takes a shot against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald...Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

J.J. Barea #5 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against Malcolm Delaney #5 of the Atlanta Hawks in the firs half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty...Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the second half of a preseason game at Staples Center October 2, 2017. Caldwell-Pope signed with the Lakers as a free agent this summer after spending...Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) grabs an offensive rebound over Phoenix Suns' Eric Bledsoe (2) and Devin Booker during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Oct. 9, 2017. Favors played at Georgia...Ralph Freso/AP

Marcus Georges-Hunt made the Timberwolves roster at a long journey that included stops with the Heat and Magic and the NBA G League. He played for Georgia Tech from 2012-16. (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty...Jordan Johnson/NBAE/Getty Images

New York Knicks' Jarrett Jack shoots next to Brooklyn Nets' Jeremy Lin (7) and Jarrett Allen, right, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Oct. 8, 2017. The 12-year veteran starts the season...Andres Kudacki/AP

Cleveland Cavaliers' Iman Shumpert (4) drives past Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier, center, during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Oct. 13, 2017. He begins his eighth NBA season after playing the...John Raoux/AP

Indiana Pacers' Damien Wilkins (12) drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Gerald Green (28) during a preseason NBA basketball game Oct. 4, 2017, in Milwaukee. Wilkins played nine NBA seasons but none since 2012-13 with the...Aaron Gash/AP

Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the second half of an NBA exhibition basketball game in Indianapolis Oct. 10, 2017. Young begins his 11th NBA season. He played at Georgia Tech in 2006-07. (AP Photo/Michael...Michael Conroy/AP

Kent Bazemore of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a basket against the Dallas Mavericks at McCamish Pavilion on October 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Taurean Prince of the Atlanta Hawks defends against Dennis Smith Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks at McCamish Pavilion on October 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Taurean Prince of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against the Dallas Mavericks at McCamish Pavilion on October 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins goes up to shoot as Dallas Mavericks center Jeff Withey defends in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)Todd Kirkland/AP

Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney goes up to shoot as Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. defends in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)Todd Kirkland/AP

Kent Bazemore (24) of the Atlanta Hawks defends against Dennis Smith Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks at McCamish Pavilion on October 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Dwight Powell of the Dallas Mavericks attacks the basket against Ersan Ilyasova of the Atlanta Hawks at McCamish Pavilion on October 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Mike Muscala (ight) of the Atlanta Hawks strips the ball from Yogi Ferrell of the Dallas Mavericks at McCamish Pavilion on October 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Yogi Ferrell of the Dallas Mavericks drives against Dewayne Dedmon of the Atlanta Hawks at McCamish Pavilion on October 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Mike Muscala (31) of the Atlanta Hawks defends against Gian Clavell of the Dallas Mavericks at McCamish Pavilion on October 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Dwight Powell of the Dallas Mavericks drives between Dennis Schroder (17) and Ersan Ilyasova of the Atlanta Hawks at McCamish Pavilion on October 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Kent Bazemore of the Atlanta Hawks passes the ball as he drives against Nerlens Noel (3) and Yogi Ferrell of the Dallas Mavericks at McCamish Pavilion on October 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Hawks DeAndre Bemby slam dunks against the Grizzlies during the first half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks’ Taurean Prince goes to the basket past Grizzlies Marc Gasol during the first half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks DeAndre Bemby battles Grizzlies Chandler Parsons and Tyreke Evans for a rebound during the first half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks’ Taurean Prince and Grizzlies James Ennis III dive for a loose ballduring the first half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Hawks Dennis Schroder, teammates and coaches join arms for the National Anthem against the Grizzlies during the first half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks guard Tyler Dorsey collides with Grizzlies Jarell Martin and Ivan Rabb on his way to the basket during the second half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon goes to the basket for two past Grizzlies forward Ivan Rabb during the second half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks forward John Collins soars to the basket over Grizzlies defenders during the second half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks guard Dennis Schroder soars to the basket for two points past Grizzlies Marc Gasol during the second half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks forward Taurean Prince drives past Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison as center Dewayne Dedmon looks on during the second half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks guard Kent Bazemore drives against Andrew Harrison Grizzlies during the first half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks guard Kent Bazemore gets a loose ball against Grizzlies James Ennis III during the second half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks forward John Collins defends against Grizzlies Jarell Martin during the second half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Hawks forward DeAndre Bembry steals from the Grizzlies during the second half in a NBA preseason basketball game on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

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