Hawks have added incentive to extend Pelicans’ skid

A win for the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans could carry twice the value.

The Hawks own New Orleans' unprotected first-round draft pick and a victory would not only help Atlanta remain relevant in the playoff picture, it would also send the Pelicans crashing further toward the bottom of the standings, thus improving Atlanta's draft position.

New Orleans has the second-worst record in the NBA; the Pelicans became the first team in the Western Conference...