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Danny Ferry spoke with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Monday for a series of draft preview articles that begin Sunday. Here is what he had to say about some of the other issues facing the team. On whether the team has, or plans, to make offers to restricted free agents Jeff Teague and Ivan Johnson: “Nothing to really say about it,” Ferry said. “We are focused on the draft right now obviously. Our roster and our team decisions will unfold after that but certainly we value the guys we had on our roster last year. We’ll look at all the opportunities that are out there for us going forward as well.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Ferry would also not elaborate on the team’s free agency plans. That includes Josh Smith, the team’s leading scorer who becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1. “I think we’ll get through the draft and then we’ll work through the decisions that we have to make from there,” Ferry said. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Ferry said he expects one more assistant coach hire but that might not be made until the end of the July. Kenny Atkinson, assistant coach/player development, is the only holdover from Larry Drew’s staff. All members of the training staff remain. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Nicolò Melli is working out with three NBA teams, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italian forward born in 1991 is unlikely to be picked in the next NBA draft but he has been invited for some work outs by Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. Sportando

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Bill Simmons: PS: If deal happens, I think C's will try to deal PP to a cap space team for a trade exception, then make a run at Josh Smith (sign+trade). Twitter @BillSimmons

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Marc J. Spears: Bucks coach Larry Drew adds Milwaukee native @Nick Van Exel and Bob Bender to staff. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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Ellis, who had one year, $11 million left on his contract, will become one of the most coveted free agents on the market this summer. Sources say the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers have interest in Ellis, although the Lakers could get Ellis only via an unlikely sign-and-trade deal. ESPN.com

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Mike Trudell: Former Lakers asst. coach Darvin Ham was hired by Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer, meaning all of Mike Brown's hires have moved on. Twitter @LakersReporter

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The Atlanta Hawks have named Darvin Ham as an assistant coach, Hawks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer announced today. Ham spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers. “Darvin has a great feel for the game and knows what it takes for a team to be successful and compete at a high level," Budenholzer said. “He was a smart player who played with intensity and toughness every night and he has gone about coaching the same way.” NBA.com

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Chris Broussard: Hawks add Darvin Ham as asst coach. Coincidence? No. Ham was on Lakers staff last season with D12. Hawks tryin 2 be more appealing to D12 Twitter @Chris_Broussard

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Janis Timma will have five workouts before the NBA Draft. The Latvian player will work out on June 18 for Houston, June 19 Atlanta, June 21 for Portland or Milwaukee, June 24 for Memphis and June 26 for Warriors. There were at least eight teams interested but he decided to pick his best options. Sportando

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After superstars Dwight Howard and Chris Paul, Iguodala will be a target for several teams, including the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons and New Orleans Hornets, league sources said. Yahoo! Sports

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Howard is not particularly fond of the idea of returning to Atlanta, but he would do so to team up with Paul, the sources said. But Paul, despite recently being upset with the Clippers over the perception that he got coach Vinny Del Negro fired, is unlikely to leave Los Angeles, one source said. He has gotten over his anger with the club and likes living in Los Angeles. "It would be very tough for him to go to Atlanta," the source said. "He loved Atlanta when they should have drafted him in '05 but not so much since then. But hey, everybody is an option at this point." ESPN.com

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Andy Katz: Jamal Franklin still out with a left ankle injury. Can only shoot. Likely won't risk working out. Visit list: Bos, NY, BK, Utah, Clev, Atl. Twitter

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Steve Kyler: Sources also say that the field for Howard's free agency has widened considerably... Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, San Antonio, LA and Brooklyn Twitter @stevekylerNBA

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Sam Amick: Another name for Kings mix - Atlanta advisor & former GM Rick Sund has been focus of some background work from new owner Vivek Ranadive. Twitter @sam_amick

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Sam Amick: Sund would partner with Golden State assistant GM Travis Schlenk as more experienced addition. He would have interest, I'm told. Twitter @sam_amick

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Former St. Joseph’s forward CJ Aiken will work out with the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, according to his agent. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Three NBA teams have been fined for tampering, according to an internal league memo obtained by USA TODAY Sports. Two people familiar with the fine said that two of the teams are the Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings. The people spoke on on the condition of anonymity because the fines haven't been made public. USA Today Sports

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The Atlanta Hawks sent a statement to USA TODAY Sports saying: "We fully understand and respect the NBA's decision." The Kings also confirmed the fine to USA TODAY Sports, saying, "The Kings organization accepts the league's decision regarding this matter, and regrets any infraction of the policy." According to ESPN.com, the Houston Rockets are the third team. USA Today Sports

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