The Atlanta Hawks appear to be one step closer to hiring their next head coach.
Quin Snyder and Hawks are progressing in talks on a deal to make him franchise’s next coach and a resolution could come within days, according to ESPN.
The Hawks fired coach Nate McMillan on Tuesday, clearing the way for an immediate search that has picked up steam as of late. According to the report from ESPN, the organization has now turned its full attention to Snyder and the sides are deep in conversations on what a vision for a future looks like together.
Hawks general manager Landry Fields, along with assistant GM Kyle Korver and owner Tony Ressler, have been in talks with Snyder surrounding philosophy and how to build the organization moving forward.
Snyder, 56, has history as a Hawks assistant coach under Mike Budenholzer during the 2013-14 NBA season. Following that stint in Atlanta, Snyder was named the head coach of the Utah Jazz in 2014. He enjoyed plenty of success in Utah, posting a 372-264 (.585) mark over eight years, including three trips to the Western Conference semifinals.
Snyder resigned from his position as head coach of the Jazz in June 2022.
As for Atlanta, the Hawks currently sit at 29-30 overall and are in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
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