Atlanta Hawks fire head coach Nate McMillan; Joe Prunty named interim

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The Atlanta Hawks have decided to part ways with head coach Nate McMillan, the team announced Tuesday.

McMillan was named the team's interim coach in March 2021 and led the Hawks to an appearance in the Eastern Conference finals. 

But this season has largely been a disappointment. Atlanta entered the NBA All-Star break with a record of 29-30 and sits in eighth place in the East.

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Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan during the third quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center Feb. 7, 2023, in New Orleans. (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

The Hawks tabbed assistant coach Joe Prunty as the interim coach.

Prunty started his coaching career with the Spurs under Gregg Popovich. He served as the Bucks' interim coach in 2018, compiling a 21-16 record.

The Hawks struggled to find consistency throughout the 2021-22 season and had to win two games in the play-in tournament to secure a final playoff spot. The Hawks lost to the Miami Heat in five games in the first round of the postseason.

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The Hawks are the fourth NBA team McMillan has coached, following his previous stints with the Seattle Supersonics, the Trail Blazers and the Pacers.

Head Coach Nate McMillan and Dejounte Murray (5) of the Atlanta Hawks during a game Feb. 9, 2023, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Hawks are in the midst of several changes within their basketball operations. Former general manager and team President Travis Schlenk moved into an advisory role. Former player Landry