After five years, the Hawks are conducting another search for a head coach.

The team and Mike Budenholzer mutually agreed to part ways on Wednesday. Budenholzer had interviews with the Suns and Knicks recently, despite having two years remaining on his contract with the Hawks.

The above video is an initial list of nine possible candidates who could replace Budenholzer.

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