Hawks promote Onsi Saleh to GM after firing Landry Fields

The Atlanta Hawks have fired general manager Landry Fields and promoted Onsi Saleh to GM who will oversee all day-to-day basketball operations, the team announced Monday.

The Hawks finished the season with a 40-42 record and did not make the playoffs for a second consecutive season.

“Every offseason we evaluate how we operate and ways we can improve our organization,” Hawks principal owner Tony Ressler said in a statement. “As we enter this pivotal offseason, we have several complex decisions ahead of us, and we are committed to providing the human and financial resources needed to ensure that we navigate these decisions with a high level of precision and foresight. Adding an accomplished, senior-level leader to provide strategic direction and structure as well as partnering with Onsi and our talented front office is a top priority,”

“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.”

Prior to arriving in Atlanta in 2024, Saleh spent the previous three seasons with the Golden State Warriors, ending his tenure as vice president of basketball strategy and team counsel.

Source: espn.com