The Atlanta Hawks officially hired Larry Drew as its head coach on Sunday by signing him to a two-year contract with an option for a third year. Atlanta decided on Drew, its former assistant coach, on Friday and worked out the contract details over the weekend

The Hawks decided not to offer coach Mike Woodson a new contract, the team announced today. Woodson coached the Hawks for six seasons. The team improved its record in each of the last five years, including a 53-29 record this season that was fifth-best in franchise history.