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With the Kawhi Leonard trade finally complete, a new star is has found himself in L.A. He might not be for long.

Training camp begins in two weeks, but the Atlanta Hawks still have big decisions to make to finalize their roster and rotation.

The Atlanta Hawks clearly have a superstar on their hands, if the latest recognition Jalen Johnson earned proves to be true.

After signing Will Baker, the Hawks will likely soon release him, retaining his G League rights and giving him a unique opportunity to shine.

The 23-year-old forward is due for a breakout season in the final year of his contract with the Atlanta Hawks.

If the newly-acquired Lu Dort shows these three characteristics, the Atlanta Hawks should be championship contenders.

Henri Veesaar - Atlanta's most recent second-round pick - is set to face similar adversity to Jalen Johnson in his rookie year.

The Atlanta Hawks recently waived Devin Carter, who was quickly picked up by the Boston Celtics, proving Atlanta's summer success.

The recently-waived Devin Carter shouldn't be available for too long, as any team could use a young, defensive-minded guard.

Buddy Hield may not have a significant role in Atlanta's rotation, but his $9.66 million contract could carry value in a future trade.