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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.

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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.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Hawks To Make Jonathan Kuminga Free Agent

The Hawks won’t exercise their $24.3MM team option on Jonathan Kuminga for the 2026/27 season, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). As a result, Kuminga will become an unrestricted free agent.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 29

Every Move the Atlanta Hawks Have Made This Offseason: Signings, Trades, Departures and Draft Picks

The 2026 NBA offseason is off and running, heading into arguably the busiest week of the year. Free agency has not even officially opened yet (Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Insider confirms Hawks won’t pursue Magic trade for villain big man

The Atlanta Hawks have been busy making moves this offseason, extending the contract of CJ McCollum and trading for Oklahoma City Thunder wing Aaron Wiggins, among others.

Buddy Hield News / SportsTalkATL / June 29

Hawks Trade Rumors: Buddy Hield And The Quest For An Upgrade At Center

The Stein Line originally reported last week that the Hawks are actively pursuing a true center via trade. “The Hawks are in active trade pursuit of a big man, The Stein Line has learned.

Aaron Wiggins News / Peachtree Hoops / June 29

What Aaron Wiggins will bring to the Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have already made a series of moves this offseason, and they’ve all been key to ensuring the team stays competitive. One of the first moves Onsi Saleh made was re-signing CJ McCollum to a one-year deal, which gives the Hawks a trusted veteran at the guard position who helped them have a strong second half of the season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 29

Atlanta Hawks Salary Cap Breakdown & Analysis Headed Into Free Agency

We have entered into what might be the busiest week of the NBA offseason. Today, all player and team options must be decided on ahead of Tuesday evening's free agency period beginning for the new league year.

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

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NBA News / EasySportz / June 29

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

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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.

Jock Landale News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 28

Hawks Interested in Retaining Jock Landale, But the Lakers and Others Could Pose A Threat

The top need for the Atlanta Hawks this offseason was to add to the center position. After making a high ceiling move last summer for Kristaps Porzingis (that did not work), Atlanta enters free agency with only Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye (not really a center), Zuby Ejiofor (rookie), and Henri Veesaar (rookie) as options in the front court.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 27

Hawks Are Looking On The Trade Market For A Center: Who Could Be the Targets?

The Hawks have been busy this offseason. They re-signed CJ McCollum to a one-year, $21 million deal, traded for Aaron Wiggins, and spent three draft picks on Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, and Henri Veesaar.

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 / SportsTalkATL / June 27

Report: Hawks looking to trade for a big man

It’s been an extraordinarily busy offseason for the Hawks from the top down that began with extensions for both general manager Onsi Saleh and head coach Quin Snyder.

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.

Mouhamed Gueye News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Hawks Pick Up Option On Mouhamed Gueye

The Hawks have exercised their fourth-year team option on Mouhamed Gueye, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (Twitter link). Gueye has emerged as a valuable and versatile bench player for Atlanta over the last few seasons.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25

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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.

Aaron Wiggins News / Yardbarker / June 23