3 Players that could leave the Atlanta Hawks this month

The Atlanta Hawks are currently in full-on rebuild mode. Over the summer, the team traded away a number of starters such as Dennis Schroder, as the Hawks turned their attention to acquiring a large number of draft picks.

The Hawks had four of the first 35 picks for the 2018 NBA draft, although the team made the huge mistake of trading away the draft rights for the breakout star of the season, Luka Doncic. Instead, the Hawks must now look to build around 20-year-old Trae Young, although the rookie point guard has had a mixed start to life in the NBA.

The Hawks are also struggling as a collective unit, and their 7-23 start to the season is the joint worst in the league. This has continued a downward trend that began during the 17/18 season, as after 10 years of playoff appearances, the Hawks recorded the worst record in the Eastern Conference (24-58).

Despite this, the franchise is intent on following through on their plans of acquiring a number of first-round draft picks, and this means that more of the Hawks' best players are likely to be sacrificed. So here are the three members of the Hawks roster that could be traded away this month.

#3 Dewayne Dedmon

Dewayne Dedmon has never managed to settle with an NBA franchise, although the 29-year-old is currently enjoying the best period of his career with the Hawks. Over the last two seasons, Dedmon has established himself as a regular starter, and he has also managed to increase his impact on both ends of the court.

After averaging a near double-double in just 25 minutes per game last season, Dedmon has this season excelled defensively and is averaging 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks each game. Dedmon has also found a three-point shot, and the experienced center would be a great backup on a playoff chasing team. Dedmon becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer, so the Hawks will be happy to trade the veteran for a draft pick.

#2 Kent Bazemore

Kent Bazemore's impact continues to split the Atlanta Hawks' fan base, although the player is currently receiving interest from around the league. There is no doubting that Bazemore is vastly overpaid, although the 29-year-old is a versatile swingman, and there are not too many of these available around the league.

Bazemore hasn't performed especially well this season, as he is averaging just 13.2 points while shooting .443 from the field, but teams such as the New Orleans Pelicans are desperate to improve, and franchises believe that the veteran can make a difference.

Bazemore is currently halfway through a $70 million four year contract, and the Hawks will be eager for a team to take his inflated contract off of their hands. The Hawks are still seeking draft picks, and it seems that rival teams will be willing to include future picks in order to complete a deal for the player.

#1 Jeremy Lin

When Jeremy Lin was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets over the summer, the 30-year-old was expected to become the Hawks starting point guard. Despite this, Lin missed the opening week of the season due to injury, and rookie Trae Young has been the starting guard ever since.

Lin has nevertheless found a role on the Hawks bench, and in 25 appearances, he has averaged 10.6 points and 3.1 assists, while shooting a career-high .503 from the field. Lin's impact from the bench has resulted in him being linked to playoff-chasing teams such as the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Hawks are unlikely to stand in his way.

The Atlanta franchise is already well out of contention, and the Hawks will be happy to receive a draft pick and a young player in return for Lin. A trade would also provide the veteran guard with an opportunity to play on a contender again, so this looks like a great deal for all parties.