Hawks Discussing Coaching Opening With Quin Snyder, Aim for Quick Hire

The Hawks have begun formal conversations with Quin Snyder about their coaching vacancy and are aiming to move “swiftly” in making a hire, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Hawks GM Landry Fields mentioned Snyder as a candidate during a press conference to address the team’s dismissal of former coach Nate McMillan.

Snyder, 56, coached the Jazz from 2014-22, compiling a 372-264 record and becoming a player favorite along the way. He stepped down at the end of last season, citing a need for a break. Speculation, however, suggested that he would eventually return to coaching.

The Hawks and Snyder share a mutual interest, per Charania.

Prior to coaching the Jazz, Snyder was spent one season as an assistant with the Hawks (2013-14). He also spent time as an assistant with the Lakers, 76ers and Clippers, and is a former head coach in the G League and at the University of Missouri.

Sources: The Atlanta Hawks have started formal discussions with former Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder and are attempting to swiftly hire Snyder as the team’s new head coach.

Full details at @TheAthletic: https://t.co/OorENTcLyl

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 23, 2023