Hawks Deny Report That Wes Wilcox Is On His Way Out As GM

The Hawks denied a report that the team and GM Wes Wilcox "have parted ways." When contacted, several members of the organization, "including high-ranking officials, were unaware of such a personnel move" (ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, 5/4). The original report stated that the team is "expected to remove" Wilcox as GM. It was "not clear whether Wilcox will have another role with the team or won't return to the Hawks." Wilcox was "disciplined by the team earlier this season after making a racially charged joke at a season-ticket holders event, for which he apologized" (ESPN.com, 5/4).

Menwhile, Hawks Owner Tony Ressler is "seriously discussing" with President of Basketball Operations and coach Mike Budenholzer the "possibility of Budenholzer relinquishing his management title," according to sources. He "would continue as coach" (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 5/3).