After a quick playoff exit at the hands of the Miami Heat in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks are surely eager to prove their previous playoff run was no fluke.

The Hawks were one of the first teams to make serious noise this offseason when they acquired All-Star guard Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs, immediately creating one of the league's most formidable backcourts with Trae Young. The team also traded for Justin Holiday and Maurice Harkless for more wing depth.

Although more under the radar, Atlanta also made a number of free agent signings who may prove to be key pieces in the team's quest to become a true contender. The Hawks' core pieces—Young, Murray, Clint Capela, Bogdan Bogdanovic and John Collins—will continue to carry the load for another season. The bench, on the other hand, will feature new faces that could be due for big seasons in their own respects.

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Atlanta Hawks 2022 Free Agency Grades

Frank Kaminsky: B+

Heading into his eighth season in the league, the seven-footer may have found himself in an ideal situation. With the 6'10 Capela and 6'9 Collins, this current iteration of the Hawks has been notoriously undersized in the frontcourt. With Kaminsky, coach Nate McMillan has the option to experiment with his rotation throughout the season and figure out how the team can benefit most from the center's presence.

Kaminsky has established himself as a serviceable backup during his time in the league. He spent his first four seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 9.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 22.2 minutes per game. He then played three seasons with the Phoenix Suns, contributing 8.2 points and 4.3 rebounds in about 18 minutes per game.

Kaminsky's last four seasons were unfortunately marred by injuries, but the Hawks could have a true steal on their hands if he can stay on the floor. In nine games with the Suns in 2021-22, he averaged solid numbers of 10.6 points and 4.6 rebounds before going down with a knee injury.

Don't expect Kaminsky to replicate that box-score production in Atlanta. Considering their obvious need for spacing up front and additional catch-and-shoot opportunities afforded him by playing with Young and Murray, though, Kaminsky could nevertheless make a tangible impact off the bench for the Hawks, getting his wayward career back on track.

Aaron Holiday: B

The Hawks signed the younger Holiday brother on July 6th, giving the team more backcourt depth. His most recent season began with the Washington Wizards and ended with the Suns, where he averaged 6.8 points and 3.4 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game in just 22 appearances. Holiday will be reunited with McMillan, with whom he played his best season as an Indiana Pacer, so a resurgence is not out of the question.

During the 2019-2020 season in Indiana, Holiday averaged 9.5 points, 3.4 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game. Of the 66 games he played, he started half of them. That's not to say Holiday should be considered for a starting spot in Atlanta, but that season was a glimpse at how impactful the six-foot guard can be when given regular playing time. Though undersized like Young, Holiday has extensive experience running an offense at the NBA level and should prove to be a useful backup.