The Hawks finished the lockout-shortened season in 5th place in the Eastern Conference with a 40–26 record and reached the 2012 NBA Playoffs where they lost in the first round against the Boston Celtics in six games.
Roster Last transaction: March 15, 2012 Due to the 2011 NBA lockout negotiations, the programmed pre-season schedule, along with the first two weeks of the regular season were scrapped, and a two-game pre-season was set for each team once the lockout concluded.
Via draft Via free agency Via free agency Waived Many players signed with teams from other leagues due to the 2011 NBA lockout.
FIBA allows players under NBA contracts to sign and play for teams from other leagues if the contracts have opt-out clauses that allow the players to return to the NBA if the lockout ends.
[10] The Chinese Basketball Association, however, only allows its clubs to sign foreign free agents who could play for at least the entire season.