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Notes and Quotes: Onsi Saleh Speaks After Hawks Make Pair of Picks in First Round

The Atlanta Hawks officially have two new members on their roster. Atlanta stuck with both picks that they came into the night with, No. 8 and No. 23, and they came away with a pair of talented players that they hope will help their team, possibly as soon as next season, but mainly in the long-term vision that this front office has for this team.

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Hawks take Kingston Flemings with 8th overall pick

Despite a flurry of rumors leading up to the draft surrounding the Hawks, Atlanta stood pat and took Houston point guard Kingston Flemings with the 8th overall pick.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / June 23

Hawks draft Kingston Flemings at 8

One and a half months after bowing out in the first round of the playoffs, the Hawks have now added a promising player to their core. Kingston Flemings is the pick at eighth overall, the explosive point guard out of Houston.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 23

Grading The Atlanta Hawks Selection' of Houston PG Kingston Flemings At No. 8 Overall

The Atlanta Hawks have made their selection at No. 8 overall and it's a player that many thought they would take. They've selected former Houston Cougars star point guard Kingston Flemings.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / June 23

Hawks Select Kingston Flemings At No. 8

The Hawks have used the eighth overall pick in the 2026 draft to nab former Houston guard Kingston Flemings. Flemings wasn’t included in the first 60-player mock draft that ESPN published last June, but quickly rose up draft boards as he got off to a hot start to his college career with the Cougars.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / June 23

Kingston Flemings Selected with No. 8 Pick: Scouting Report, Fit and More

The 2026 NBA Draft has officially begun, with several of the league’s top prospects already having heard their name called. One of those is Houston guard Kingston Flemings, who was selected with the No.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

NBA News / 5 GOATs / June 23

Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks: Analysis, contract details, more

After a strong freshman season at Houston, Kingston Flemings is off to the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks selected him with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft.

Atlanta Hawks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23

ESPN insider in 'advanced talks' to take front-office job with Hawks

Tim Bontemps has been one of ESPN’s top NBA insiders since he joined the company in 2018. However, Bontemps could be leaving the company for a job with the Atlanta Hawks, according to Ryan Glasspiegel and Alex Schiffer of Front Office Sports.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23

Hawks continue to shore up roster with shrewd Aaron Wiggins trade

It's another small but shrewd move for the improving Hawks.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Hawks in talks with ESPN reporter for front office role

The Atlanta Hawks have had a busy start to the 2026 offseason, recently extending the contract of CJ McCollum and trading for Oklahoma City Thunder wing Aaron Wiggins.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 23

Trading The Eighth Overall Pick For A Veteran Would Be A Mistake For The Atlanta Hawks

The NBA Draft is here and the Atlanta Hawks are right in the thick of the speculation surrounding it. Per recent reporting, there's a lot of speculation about the Hawks trading the eighth overall pick for an established star-level player.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Hawks trade buzz gets even louder right before draft, with Bucks twist

As the NBA Draft approaches, the Atlanta Hawks appear poised to move the No. 8 pick. Multiple reports have indicated that Atlanta is open to trading the selection, with Jonathan Wasserman reporting as much on X.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 23

Best-Case (and Worst-Case) NBA Draft Scenarios for the Atlanta Hawks

The 2026 NBA Draft is set to begin tonight. The top four of this draft seems to be set heading into the night, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson expected to be selected in the top four, in some order, and then the draft becomes open for a lot of possibilities once the Los Angeles Clippers are on the clock at No.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 23

Four Atlanta Hawks Who Could Be Traded During the NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft is here. There has already been some activity around the league, with the Hawks being among the two biggest transactions. On Sunday, Atlanta re-signed CJ McCollum to a one-year $21 million deal and then traded a pair of second round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Aaron Wiggins.

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Three Bold Predictions For The Atlanta Hawks Ahead Of The 2026 NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks may not have traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but they'll still be able to add some serious talent today through the NBA Draft. Armed with two first-round picks at No.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Hawks-Pelicans trade chatter still alive on draft day

The Atlanta Hawks are currently gearing up for the 2026 NBA Draft, which is slated to get underway on Tuesday evening. The Hawks have already had a busy week, extending the contract of CJ McCollum and trading for Oklahoma City wing Aaron Wiggins.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 23

Two Big Ways The Giannis Trade To Miami Can Impact the Atlanta Hawks

Everyone's favorite trade saga came to an end last night just as the clock was about to strike midnight on the East Coast. After what felt like never ending

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 23

Atlanta Hawks NBA Draft Big Board: Top Targets for Every Pick and Every Round

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is set to begin tonight and as the only playoff team with a top ten pick, the Atlanta Hawks represent one of the most interesting teams and situations heading into the night.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 23

Atlanta Hawks NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Final Picks for Every Round

At long last, it is finally draft day in the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks enter tonight as one of the most interesting teams to watch heading into tonight, with multiple reports calling them "open for business" and not really having a great idea at what Onsi Saleh and this front office are going to do when they are on the clock tonight.

C.J. McCollum News / Ball Exclusives / June 22

CJ McCollum signs deal to return to the Atlanta Hawks

CJ McCollum will be back in Atlanta next season as he has signed a one-year $21 million deal with the Hawks according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. McCollum arrived partway through the 2025-26 season as he was involved in the Trae Young trade with the Washington Wizards.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 22

Hawks continue active offseason with two significant moves

It was never a secret that the Atlanta Hawks would be among the most active teams this offseason. The work began in the front office, with the team extending general manager Onsi Saleh, who was already drawing interest from other franchises after just one year as Atlanta’s lead decision-maker.