Hawks' Head Coach Mike Woodson believes that he deserves to return to the bench with the team next season, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"He's going to have to take a moment to sit back and talk with individuals and get a feel for who is who and start making some decisions," Woodson said of new General Manager Rick Sund.

Woodson's contract expires on June 30.

"That's how it works, man. It's the first time I've been in a position like this as a head coach. But I'll sit down with him again next week, and we'll just start building a relationship," Woodson added.

"Because at the end of the day, he and I have to be on the same page, along with ownership, so we can continue what we started."