Bye bye birdie: Hawks fire HC McMillan

Entering the season with high expectations, the Hawks made headlines in the wrong way and finally decided to part ways with HC Nate McMillan. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230222) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230222) Top Story Entering the season with high expectations, the Hawks made headlines in the wrong way and finally decided to part ways with HC Nate McMillan. - Josh B. 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