The Atlanta Hawks have brought in former ESPN writer Tim Bontemps as a strategic advisor to strengthen their front office, according to a report from iHeartRadio.
The 41-year-old journalist will work alongside Onsi Saleh, the team's president of basketball operations.
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Bontemps spent eight years at ESPN, covering team strategy, player movements, and league-wide trends. He also co-hosted "The Hoop Collective" podcast during his tenure.
Offseason Moves
This appointment comes during an active offseason for the Hawks. The team recently acquired guard Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Atlanta is looking to build on last season's playoff run, where they pushed the New York Knicks to six games.
According to Front Office Sports, Bontemps is expected to play a significant role in shaping the franchise's future direction.
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His move mirrors similar transitions of media members into front office roles, such as Kevin Pelton joining the WNBA's Connecticut Sun and Cristina Daglas moving to the Washington Wizards and Mystics.
