Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Kyle Korver (26) is in the process of finalizing a deal with the Hawks to make him apart of their front office. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks hire former player Kyle Korver for front office job

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 7/20/22

The Atlanta Hawks are bringing a familiar face back to the organization. According to reports on Tuesday night, the organization is in the process of finalizing a deal that will make former player Kyle Korver part of its front office.

The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing the hire of Kyle Korver to a front office role, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Korver played in Atlanta from 2012-17, making the All-Star team in 2015. He was a Nets player development coach last season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 19, 2022

The team made the deal official on Wednesday, saying in a statement that Korver will serve as director of player affairs and development.

"We are excited to bring Kyle back to the Hawks," general manager Landry Fields said, adding that Korver is an individual "whose presence will benefit our players, on and off the court."

The Hawks have made it official. They have hired Kyle Korver as their Director of Player Affairs and Development. pic.twitter.com/PyZ80DK0T1
— Lauren L. Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) July 20, 2022

Korver played for the Hawks from 2012-2017 and earned his lone All-Star nod while with the team. He retired in 2021 following a one-season stint with the Milwaukee Bucks, while also playing for the 76ers, Jazz, Bulls, and Cavaliers during his career. He did not completely leave the game, though, recently serving as a player development coach for the Brooklyn Nets.

The 17-year veteran shot 42.9 percent from 3-point range during his career, good for 10th best in NBA history.

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