In a surprise move, Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations, Travis Schlenk, has stepped down and will now work in an advisory role to Principal Owner, Tony Ressler.
General Manager, Landry Fields, will be taking over for day-to-day operations for the franchise.
Schlenk has overseen the Hawks’ rebuilding process since 2017, which has brought in cornerstone players, such as: Trae Young, De’Andre Hunter, and DeJounte Murray.
In a press release Wednesday, Schlenk had this to say:
“Throughout this season, Tony and I have had multiple, honest conversations about some of the personal things I’ve been going through and how I’ve been feeling, and I appreciate the counsel he has provided me as well as the opportunity he gave me six seasons ago to be a first-time general manager. As we enter a new year, the timing feels right for me to take a step back, reflect and prioritize my family.”
The Hawks are currently 16-15 in a packed Eastern conference, which is good enough the 7th seed.
