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The One Thing the Atlanta Hawks Still Need to Become a Contender

The Atlanta Hawks have had an active, but quiet offseason, if such a thing is possible. Because of the roster crunch that Atlanta is facing, they are going to have to make more moves at some point to get their roster down to 15 spots, as they are currently at 16.

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Atlanta Hawks Vs UtahJazz: Game Preview, How to Watch, and Projected Starters For Tonight's Summer League Game

The Atlanta Hawks are back - in Summer League. While Summer League is always a mixed bag, this year's roster is one of the deepest the Hawks have fielded in recent memory.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Rumors: Hawks remain interested Jonathan Kuminga and Trey Murphy

The Hawks still have some cash to upgrade their roster before even getting into the luxury tax, and there are a couple of names that continue to be linked to them — Jonathan Kuminga and Trey Murphy.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 3

Three Biggest Storylines For the Atlanta Hawks In Summer League

Atlanta Hawks basketball is back tomorrow! Well, Summer League at least. The Hawks are heading to Salt Lake City before they get to Vegas later this month, and they are going to have a highly anticipated matchup against the Utah Jazz and No.

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Lakers reportedly eyeing Jonathan Kuminga — but there's a roadblock

They've reportedly set their sights on the former lottery pick.

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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 / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 2

Has the Rest of the Eastern Conference Left Atlanta Behind This Offseason?

Recently, the NBA has been shaken up since the offseason began; in particular, the Eastern Conference has become really competitive. Yesterday, we saw

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 2

Three Teams Reportedly In the Mix For Jonathan Kuminga, While an Atlanta Return Remains A Possibility

Earlier this week, the Atlanta Hawks made a somewhat surprising decision to decline the $24.3 million team option for Jonathan Kuminga, who Atlanta acquired at the trade deadline this past February, and Kuminga became an unrestricted free agent.

Jock Landale News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Jock Landale pens emotional message after re-signing with Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have made several moves this offseason, and though they’re not the big transactions other teams are making, these moves will be key to helping them compete.

Jaylen Brown News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 2

Even at this shockingly low price, Atlanta was right to avoid a Jaylen Brown trade

The NBA offseason has seen several big moves and landscape shifting trades, including yesterday's shocking move by the Boston Celtics to trade forward Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and two first round picks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 2

How Can The Atlanta Hawks Solve Their Current Roster Crunch?

The Atlanta Hawks are currently experiencing a very interesting problem - they have too many contracts. After they made three selections in the NBA Draft, traded for both Aaron Wiggins and Devin Carter, and re-signed the duo of CJ McCollum and Jock Landale in free agency, the Hawks have 16 players on the roster.

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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 / Peachtree Hoops / July 2

Newell, Flemings highlight Summer League team

It’s not a surprise that Atlanta’s last three first-round picks, Asa Newell, Kingston Flemings, and Zuby Ejiofor will lead the summer league team into battle in two separate campaigns — Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

Henri Veesaar News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Hawks Sign Henri Veesaar To Four-Year Deal

The Hawks have signed second-round pick Henri Veesaar to a four-year contract worth roughly $9.3MM, per Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). The deal was completed using the second-round pick exception and is worth Veesaar’s minimum salary.

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 1

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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 1

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.

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.

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 / 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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1

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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Atlanta Hawks 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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25