The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Tristan Thompson to the Sacramento Kings as part of a three-way trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Wright will be routed to the Hawks, while Boston will acquire Kris Dunn.

The move gives the Celtics some luxury tax flexibility as they attempt to re-sign Evan Fournier.

Thompson signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Celtics last offseason. Thompson gives Sacramento insurance at center heading into the free agency of Richaun Holmes. 

Dunn signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Hawks last offseason as well, but was largely limited due to ankle and back injuries. 

John Collins will be one of the most highly coveted restricted free agents on the market this offseason and teams interested in signing him are increasingly operating under the premise that he will eventually re-sign with the Atlanta Hawks.

Collins and the Hawks were unable to agree to an extension before the start of the 20-21 season. 

Collins averaged 17.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 29.3 minutes per game last season. Collins also had a strong playoffs with the Hawks as they advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. 

The Atlanta Hawks listened to trade offers for Cam Reddish at the trade deadline and are again listening now, sources tell The Athletic. The Hawks will enter the draft with the 20th pick and could use Reddish and that selection to move up.

Reddish is currently considered fourth in Atlanta's wing rotation behind De'Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kevin Huerter. Reddish played well when he returned from his Achilles injury during the playoffs.

If the Hawks were to trade Reddish for a lottery pick, it would reset the second contract clock by two years.

"I think Reddish would likely be the best candidate to be dealt because someone likely would want to take a chance at his potential," added Chris Kirshner.

Kris Dunn will pick up his $5 million player option for the 21-22 season with the Atlanta Hawks. 

Dunn underwent surgery in late December on his right ankle and also dealt with a back injury. Dunn appeared in just four games with the Hawks during the 20-21 season.

The Hawks signed Dunn to a two-year, $10 million deal last offseason. 

The Atlanta Hawks today announced multiple hirings and promotions within the Basketball Operations group, including the additions of Joe Prunty and Jamelle McMillan to Nate McMillan’s coaching staff. Prunty and Jamelle McMillan join Chris Jent, Matt Hill and Marlon Garnett to finalize the coaching staff.

Prunty brings 23 years of experience as an NBA assistant coach, having served as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns (2018-19), Milwaukee Bucks (2014-18, including serving as interim head coach over the final 37 games of the 2017-18 campaign and 17 games in 2015-16), Brooklyn Nets (2013-14), Cleveland Cavaliers (2010-13), Portland Trail Blazers (2008-2010), Dallas Mavericks (2005-2008) and San Antonio Spurs (2000-2005) after starting his career as an assistant video coordinator in San Antonio. In addition to his NBA experience, Prunty has extensive coaching experience both overseas and with USA Basketball, spending five summers as head coach of Great Britain’s national team from 2013-2017, qualifying for EuroBasket in 2013 and 2017, before serving as an assistant for the November 2020 USA AmeriCup Qualifying Team and acting as head coach of the USA AmeriCup Qualifying Team for two games (2-0) in the third window - February 2021.

Jamelle McMillan started his career with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2013 in player development as part of Monty Williams’ staff. In 2016, McMillan was elevated to assistant coach under Alvin Gentry and in 2017, he served as head coach of the Pelicans’ summer league team. After spending the ’18-19 season in Phoenix, he rejoined the Pelicans as an assistant for two seasons. McMillan played collegiately at Arizona State University (2007 - 2011) where he was teammates with Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden.

To support the coaching staff, the Hawks have promoted Dipesh Mistry from video coordinator to coaching assistant and Paul Jesperson from assistant video coordinator to player development coach. 

The Atlanta Hawks have extended the qualifying offer to John Collins, which will make him a restricted free agent.

Collins will be one of the top free agents on the market after he was unable to agree to an extension with the Hawks before the start of the 20-21 season.

Collins' qualifying offer will be worth approximately $7.7 million. 

Onyeka Okongwu underwent surgery on Wednesday in Los Angeles to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Dr. Neal ElAttrache of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic performed the surgery.

Okongwu will now enter a period of rest and rehabilitation and is expected to make a full recovery in approximately six months.

Okongwu was the sixth overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in 2020.

The Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are among the teams expected to show interest in John Collins in restricted free agency.

Collins averaged 13.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 35.7 percent 3-point shooting over 18 games in the playoffs.

The common perception around the league is that Collins increased his value during the Atlanta Hawks' playoff run. The Hawks are interested in keeping Collins. Tony Ressler said after the season that he hoped the team reached a “fair agreement” with Collins.

The Atlanta Hawks today announced the hiring of Nate McMillan as the franchise’s 14th full-time head coach. 

“The incredible job Nate did after taking over this season made this an easy decision,” said Hawks President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Travis Schlenk. “We were able to see how gifted a tactician, motivator and leader he is first-hand and the high level of respect and trust he earned from our players made securing him as our head coach our top priority.” 

“I would like to thank Tony, Jami and Travis for putting their faith in me and giving me the opportunity to serve as head coach. I am truly blessed to be able to lead this special group into the future,” McMillan said. “I believe what we accomplished this season is just the beginning of what we can achieve if we stay connected and committed to each other.”

The Boston Celtics are interested in hiring Justin Fields as general manager under Brad Stevens.

Fields is currently working for the Atlanta Hawks after beginning his front office career with the San Antonio Spurs. Bleacher Report indicates Fields "very much remains a top choice" of Brad Stevens for the general manager job.

If the Celtics are unable to hire Fields away from the Hawks, vice president of player development and former WNBA veteran Allison Feaster would be the leading candidate for the job. Feaster participated in Ime Udoka's final interview. 

“It seems like she's getting some serious traction,”  said one assistant general manager.