The Atlanta Hawks appeared in the franchise’s second Eastern Conference Finals last season, and their fans are preparing for what they think could be another long playoff run this year. In 2015-16, the Hawks ran into LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East Finals, resulting in a 4-0 Cavs sweep. Should the Hawks be expected to improve on last season’s success? No, not necessarily. I’m sure fans around ATL expect an improvement, especially since they now have a young bona fide star in Trae Young. Along with other young talents like John Collins and Cam Reddish, the Hawks seem to have their core in place for the next handful of years. Why is heartbreak on the horizon for the Hawks and their fanbase? Last year, the Hawks were a fun story, especially in the playoffs whe…