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How the Hawks could still bring back Jonathan Kuminga after declining his team option

The Atlanta Hawks have been focused on bringing their own free agents back this offseason, while adding around the margins and building depth, but there is one notable name from last year's team that might not be back.

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Why the Hawks Patient Approach In Free Agency Is Setting Them Up for Big Moves In The Future

The Atlanta Hawks were one of the stories of the NBA after the All-Star Break. Atlanta finished the year 20-6, rising to 6th place in the Eastern Conference, and becoming the only team to beat the New York Knicks multiple times in a playoff series.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 30

Atlanta Hawks Officially Announce Their 2026 Summer League Roster

The focus for the Atlanta Hawks might be on the offseason and how this team is going to improve, but Summer League is going to begin this weekend in Salt Lake City, and Atlanta is going to have one of the most intriguing rosters out there.

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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

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / June 30

Report: Hawks welcome back Landale with one-year, $14 million deal

The Atlanta Hawks have re-signed another one of their midseason pickups from last season. First, it was playoff hero CJ McCollum one a one-year, $21 million deal.

Jock Landale News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Hawks re-sign center Jock Landale to one-year deal

ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting that the Hawks have reached a one-year, $14 million deal to bring back center Jock Landale. Landale proved to be a quality

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 30

Live Tracking Every Atlanta Hawks Signing and Trade During NBA Free Agency

There has been a flurry of activity in the NBA already, but the official 2026 free agency period is set to begin tonight at 6:00 p.m ET. Teams will be able to come to contract agreements with unrestricted free agents, among other things, such as making offer sheets to restricted free agents.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Hawks bringing back stud reserve on $14 million contract

After reaching the playoffs for the first time since the 2022-23 season, the Atlanta Hawks are primed to add more talent to the roster once the free agency window opens on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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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 / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Atlanta Hawks Summer League Roster And Schedule

The Hawks Summer League squad will compete in both Utah and Las Vegas this offseason, and it’s one of the most stacked Summer League rosters you’re going to see, featuring Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, Henri Veesaar, and last year’s first round selection Asa Newell.

Jock Landale News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Jock Landale Re-Signing With Hawks

Free agent center Jock Landale will stay with the Hawks on a one-year, $14MM contract, agents Sammy Wloszczowski and Mike Lelchitski of SIG Sports tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

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Hawks Declining Jonathan Kuminga’s Option Opens a Fascinating NBA Free Agency Door

Jonathan Kuminga is officially hitting the open market. The Atlanta Hawks are declining Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option, making the former Warriors forward an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 30

3 Blockbuster Trade Scenarios for the Atlanta Hawks

NBA Free agency is set to begin tonight, but there has already been a flurry of trades across the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks have been a part of two smaller deals, acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder and, most recently, trading for Devin Carter and a future second-round pick in a deal with the Sacramento Kings.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 30

Four Center Targets For the Atlanta Hawks Once Free Agency Opens

NBA Free agency is set to open tonight, and the Atlanta Hawks enter the evening with their biggest roster hole still there. That is the center spot. Yes,

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Everyone made the same joke after Hawks cut Jonathan Kuminga loose

Fans believe a certain Western Conference coach may be feeling vindicated after hearing the latest news about Jonathan Kuminga.

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Field Level Media / June 29

Report: Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3M team option

The Atlanta Hawks have declined the $23.4 million team option on forward Jonathan Kuminga, ESPN reported on Monday. The decision makes Kuminga an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / June 29

Cavs among potential landing spots for Jonathan Kuminga

Jonathan Kuminga‘s return to free agency may not keep him unemployed for long. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Cavaliers are among the teams viewed as potential landing spots for the former lottery pick after the Hawks declined his $24.3 million team option, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / June 29

Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga option, make him free agent

Jonathan Kuminga is headed back to free agency. The Hawks have declined the 23-year-old forward’s $24.3 million team option for the 2026-27 season, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, making Kuminga an unrestricted free agent.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Atlanta Hawks Trade Announced Amid Jaylen Brown Rumors

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics were able to exceed expectations during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. Brown led Boston to a 56-26 record, good enough for the No.

Jonathan Kuminga News / SportsTalkATL / June 29

Report: Hawks decline $24.3 million contract option on Jonthan Kuminga

The deadline for the Hawks to decide on Jonathan Kuminga‘s $24.3 million team option was at 5 PM ET today. They waited until the wire to make that decision — reportedly exploring a multitude of trade options — but ultimately decided to decline it, making him an unrestricted free agent.

NBA News / EasySportz / June 29

This Atlanta Hawks / New Orleans Pelicans Hypothetical Trade is Most Intriguing

The Atlanta Hawks are closer than they’ve been in years. Not to making the playoffs. They’ve already checked that box. They’re closer to becoming a legitimate Eastern Conference contender.

Buddy Hield News / Hoops Rumors / June 28

Hawks To Fully Guarantee Buddy Hield’s 2026/27 Salary

The Hawks are fully guaranteeing Buddy Hield‘s $9.7MM salary for 2026/27, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (via Twitter). Coming into the day, Hield’s salary was partially guaranteed for $3MM.

C.J. McCollum News / The Lead / June 27

Hawks Double Down on CJ McCollum’s Brilliance with 1-Year Extension

The New York Knicks had a historic championship run this past season. Atlanta’s CJ McCollum stood as one of the biggest threats to that title. This past week, McCollum agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with Atlanta that includes a trade kicker, ensuring he will not enter free agency on June 30.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Hawks rumors: Where Atlanta is looking to upgrade this offseason

The Atlanta Hawks have identified the frontcourt as their next area of focus after an active start to the offseason. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Atlanta is pursuing a trade for a big man as the organization continues reshaping its roster ahead of free agency, which begins Tuesday.