What happened: Atlanta offered condolences to the family and friends of Cliff Hagan. He spent his entire 10-year career with the St. Louis Hawks. He was a 1958 NBA champion, five-time All-Star and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer.

Why it matters: Hagan belongs to the central championship chapter in That St. Louis era still anchors how the Hawks account for their titles and Hall of Fame lineage.

What to watch: The club carries that history into its upcoming scheduled games.