Atlanta's front office added former ESPN analyst Tim Bontemps as a strategic adviser. The 41‑year‑old will report to president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh. Bontemps joined after a decade covering the NBA, known for incisive analysis of player movement and team strategy.

The Hawks finished the 2023‑24 season 46-36 and fell in the first playoff round to the New York Knicks. Saleh orchestrated a midseason swap that sent four‑time All‑Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for C.J. McCollum and Corey Kispert, reshaping the roster.

Bontemps cut his teeth at the New York Post before becoming a Nets beat writer, then a Washington Post national NBA correspondent. At ESPN he spotlighted Eastern Conference trends and co‑hosted “The Hoop Collective,” where he delivered blunt, data‑driven insights that resonated with analysts and fans alike.

His appointment signals a shift toward analytical depth in Atlanta’s rebuild. Bontemps’ familiarity with league‑wide talent evaluation should complement Saleh’s trade acumen, potentially accelerating the Hawks’ return to competitiveness. Fans will watch how the new adviser’s recommendations translate into on‑court performance and playoff ambition.