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Atlanta Hawks fire GM Landry Fields

NBA: Atlanta Hawks-Media Day Sep 23, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields speaks at a press conference at Hawks Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports - 19097533

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have fired general manager Landry Fields.

The move comes just a few days after Atlanta’s season ended in the NBA play-in tournament.

"I would genuinely like to thank Landry for his leadership during his time with us. Landry made our franchise better and left contributions that have positioned us for growth. I am grateful for his dedication and wish him success in his next endeavor," Hawks principal owner Tony Ressler said.

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The Hawks have promoted Onsi Saleh as their new general manager.

The organization will also begin a search for a president of basketball operations.

This is a developing story. Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein will have the latest on Channel 2 Action News.

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