Atlanta Hawks are signing general manager Onsi Saleh to a long‑term contract and promoting him to president of basketball operations. Sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Saleh’s elevation follows a playoff run that saw the Hawks defeat the Knicks 2‑1 before falling in six games. The move cements his role in the franchise’s future ahead of.

The Hawks’ midseason pivot, highlighted by the January trade of Trae Young to Washington, sparked a 19‑3 stretch from early February to early April. Saleh finished second in Executive of the Year voting, losing to Brad Stevens. Philadelphia’s 76ers reportedly eyed him, but Atlanta denied permission to discuss the vacancy for the team ahead of.

Saleh has assembled a core around rising star Jalen Johnson, with Nickeil Alexander‑Walker, Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu. Alexander‑Walker and Daniels earned back‑to‑back Most Improved awards. He also added CJ McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga this season, expanding the squad’s depth and playoff upside for the Hawks in the coming season and to solidify.

With draft picks No. 8 and No. 23 in June and five additional first‑round selections available, Saleh has flexibility on draft night. The Hawks retain control over their future, balancing veteran talent with young core prospects. This long‑term contract solidifies Saleh’s authority and signals Atlanta’s intent to build a contender around its new nucleus for the season ahead.