Aaron Wiggins’ rotation priority is clearer than ever after Hawks preseason debut

Zach Langley of Soaring Down South argues that Aaron Wiggins' early bench role in the Atlanta Hawks' preseason opener indicates he will be a key rotation piece. Acquired via trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 27-year-old guard was the first substitute used by Head Coach Quin Snyder in the team's preseason loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Wiggins recorded seven points across 11 minutes of action, scoring his points across the first and second quarters. Langley notes that veterans CJ McCollum and Lu Dort were both sidelined for the contest, suggesting competition for bench priority remains open once Dort returns to full health.