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Hawks to add notable sharpshooter on one-year contract

The Hawks are signing free agent wing Luke Kennard on a one-year, $11MM contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Quite a few teams were rumored to be interested in Kennard and he chose to go to the Hawks, who also agreed to a sign-and-trade on Monday to acquire another prominent wing, Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

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Report: Hawks add sharpshooting Kennard to spending spree

One last piece in free agency. The Hawks have added Kristaps Porzingis and Nickeil Alexander-Walker this offseason, and now they add a combo guard who has been one of the best shooters in the league over the past few seasons.

Atlanta Hawks News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

Atlanta Hawks Sign 8-Year NBA Veteran

Luke Kennard appeared in 65 games for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2024-25 season. He finished the year with averages of 8.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest while shooting 47.8% from the field and 43.3% from the three-point range.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 30

Atlanta Hawks Sign Free Agent Guard Luke Kennard To One Year, $11 Million Deal

The Atlanta Hawks remain busy tonight. Just shortly after completing a sign-and-trade for Wolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the Atlanta Hawks have signed one of the elite shooters in the NBA.

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Pistons are bringing this former Michigan standout back to the state

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Hawks and Nickeil Alexander-Walker agree to 4-year, $62 million deal

The Hawks have agreed to a four-year, $62 million deal with Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Monday night, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Initially, it

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Clint Capela agrees to three-year contract with Rockets

The Rockets continued to retool their frontcourt by agreeing to a three-year, $21.5M contract with Hawks free agent Clint Capela, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.

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Luke Kennard News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Atlanta Hawks linked to sharpshooter Luke Kennard

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Hawks the Favorites to Strike Trade With Timberwolves: Report

The NBA free agency window officially opened today at 6 PM ET, kicking off the league’s busiest and wildest time of the year. With teams working phones and eyeing roster upgrades, the Atlanta Hawks have quickly emerged as front-runners to make a big splash, and the buzz surrounds Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Hawks 'projected to be in pole position' for top sign-and-trade target

NBA free agency officially begins today at 6 PM, and the Hawks are expected to be quite active in filling their $25.3 million traded player exception.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Atlanta Hawks 2025 NBA Draft grade for No. 23 pick

The Atlanta Hawks have been lauded for their strategic efficiency in the 2025 NBA Draft which saw them move back from their No. 13 pick. Atlanta had their sights set on frontcourt depth as they initially traded their pick to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Hawks considered favorites for Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Heading into the start of free agency, rival teams view the Hawks as the favorites to land Nickeil Alexander-Walker, likely in a sign-and-trade with the Timberwolves, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

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Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Hawks’ Trae Young on why Jordan Brand partnership is ‘perfect fit’

Following the 2024 NBA season, Atlanta Hawks’ franchise star Trae Young went through a rather calm split from sponsor Adidas just prior to the unveiling of his fourth signature sneaker with the brand.

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Atlanta Hawks Reportedly Sign Elite Defender

Kobe Johnson played four seasons of college basketball at USC and UCLA. He finished the 2024-25 season (at UCLA) with averages of 7.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field and 36.2% from the three-point range in 34 games.

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Asa Newell pick makes Atlanta Hawks NBA Draft first round winners, per ESPN insider Bobby Marks

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