While newly-minted Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations Onsi Saleh hasn't been in the main role for that long, it's clear that he's extremely opportunistic with expiring deals. These types of deals are going to be especially interesting trade targets in the offseason because they don't come with a significant amount of long-term risk and it's a mutually motivating situation for both the team and player. The player is incentivized to perform at his best while the team gets a head start on evaluating how that player might fit into their long-term plans. Last summer, the Hawks turned Georges Niang and Terence Mann into an expiring Kristaps Porzingis. They flipped Porzingis into Jonathan Kuminga after it became clear Porzingis couldn't stay healthy. While Kuminga is hardly guaranteed a spot in the Hawks' future plans, he gave them good minutes at times and an off-ramp from the Zaccharie Risacher experience. It seems incredibly likely that Saleh will add a player on an expiring contract this summer if the price is right. The Hawks have clear needs in their backcourt, but they could also use center depth and one more wing with playoff experience. Given the strengths of the draft class, it'd make sense to spend either of their two first-round picks on a guard and then supplement the wing/center issue with a veteran. Because Jalen Johnson is the primary ball-handler, Atlanta doesn't need someone to step in and assume a ton of on-ball reps. However, the inability to find a consistent answer at the 3 this season put a cap on the long-term ceiling of this core. Furthermore, the development curve of wings and centers might incentivize Saleh to value postseason experience and contributions at those positions. Who could that veteran be? Here are five possibilities who all have playoff experience and shown signs of making a positive impact when the games become massive. Dillon Brooks - F, Phoenix SunsJan 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) shoots against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images