ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After finishing the season with the best record since the 2015-16 season, the Atlanta Hawks have secured a deal to keep their head coach in the A.
The Hawks and head coach Quin Snyder agreed to a multi-year contract extension, they announced Monday. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Snyder led the Hawks to a 46-win regular season in 2025-26 and the Southeast Division title. The Hawks also advanced to the Eastern Conference Playoffs for the first time since 2022-23 and the 50th time in franchise history.
Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder talks to his team before an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)(John Bazemore | AP)
An exciting season for the Hawks ended in April after a [Game 6 defeat](https://apnews.com/article/knicks-hawks-score-nba-playoffs-984a01a2361ae92f0388dae73facbcb2) against the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Atlanta is the only team to beat the Knicks in the postseason so far.
“Quin has been a phenomenal leader for our team, and extending his contract reflects our commitment to stability and sustained growth as we build toward high-level success,” said Hawks President of Basketball Operations Onsi Saleh. “Over the past three seasons and amid an evolving roster, we’ve seen clear, measurable progress, which is a testament to the culture he’s established and the leadership he brings every day. He has created an environment where our players are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow, and that focus on player development has elevated our entire program.”
From the 2026 NBA All-Star break to the end of the regular season, the Hawks compiled a 20-6 record (.769%), the best record amongst all Eastern Conference teams and the third-best record in the NBA, trailing only Western Conference finalists San Antonio Spurs (.857%) and Oklahoma City Thunder (.846%). Over that time, Atlanta ranked second in defensive rating (108.6) and fourth in net rating (9.7).
“I love this group of players, love coaching this team and am fortunate to have a tremendous coaching staff. Atlanta has truly been home for my family, and I am excited to continue this journey,” Snyder said.
He was named the 15th full-time head coach of the Hawks in 2023, following eight seasons with the Utah Jazz. Snyder has 504 career wins, the fifth-most among all active NBA coaches (132 with the Hawks).
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