1982–83 Atlanta Hawks season
The 1982–83 Atlanta Hawks season was the franchise’s thirty-fourth season in the National Basketball Association and fifteenth in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to the start of the season, the Hawks made a blockbuster trade. The franchise sent John Drew and Freeman Williams to the Utah Jazz in exchange for first round draft pick Dominique Wilkins, a star at the University of Georgia. Wilkins would make an impact as he averaged 17.5 points per game. The Hawks finished in second place with a 43 wins, 39 loses record. In the playoffs, the Hawks would however be eliminated 2–1 by the Boston Celtics.Draft picks
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
| 1 | 10 | Keith Edmonson | SG | | Purdue |
| 3 | 56 | Joe Kopicki | | | Detroit Mercy |
| 5 | 102 | Mark Hall | | | Minnesota |
| 6 | 126 | Jay Bruchak | | | Mount St. Mary's |
| 7 | 148 | Horace Wyatt | | | Clemson |
| 8 | 172 | James Ratiff | | | Howard |
| 9 | 194 | Pierre Bland | | | Elizabeth City State |
| 10 | 216 | Ronnie McAdoo | | | Old Dominion |
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Game log
Playoffs
East First Round
Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks: Celtics win series 2–1
- Game 1 @ Boston Garden, Boston: Boston 103, Atlanta 95
- Game 2 @ The Omni, Atlanta: Atlanta 95, Boston 93
- Game 3 @ Boston Garden, Boston: Boston 98, Atlanta 79
Player statistics
Season
Playoffs
Awards and records
Awards
Transactions
Trades
Free Agents
Additions
Subtractions
