Landry Fields Out After Draft Asset Drain

Landry Fields’ GM stint with the Atlanta Hawks is over after a string of costly draft missteps and trades that drained the team’s future assets. His biggest blunder? Trading five future second-round picks for Saddiq Bey, who barely played before being dealt. The pattern continued with a disappointing Kobe Bufkin pick in 2023 and a baffling No. 1 overall selection of Zaccharie Risacher in 2024 — especially after top prospect Alex Sarr skipped workouts and amid a weak draft class. Despite some wins, like the De’Andre Hunter trade, Fields’ legacy is defined by a glaring deficit in draft capital. The Hawks are now hoping new leadership can rebuild their asset base and chart a smarter, more sustainable path forward. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/661872876558c0be