The seven-game 2016 Hawks preseason schedule, which includes Philips Arena contests against the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons and New Orleans Pelicans, was released today.

The Hawks take on the Cavaliers on Monday, Oct. 10th, the Pistons on Thursday, Oct. 13th and the Pelicans on Tuesday, Oct. 18th (Tip times TBD).

Atlanta will play on the road four times during preseason