Hawks' Slow Start Exposed | NBA News

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a brutal Summer League loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, trailing 32-2 after the first quarter — a staggering 21-point run by Memphis before Atlanta even scored. While it’s Summer League, the slow start mirrors troubling patterns from recent playoff games. The Hawks rested key players — including three first-round picks and multiple two-way contracts — likely to avoid overworking young talent like Flemings, Newell, and Ejiofor, after already playing in Salt Lake City. But with Memphis showcasing their best, including Cameron Boozer, the depleted Hawks struggled to compete — raising the question: was resting more valuable than getting reps, even in defeat? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa9bd27b4eb6203d