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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 18
Ranking the Atlanta Hawks Biggest Needs Before the NBA Draft (And How to Fill Them)
We are five days away from the 2026 NBA Draft. There is a lot of talk about what is going to happen at the very top of the draft with the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz, but one team that is flying under the radar is the Atlanta Hawks.
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / June 18
2026 NBA Draft scouting report: Kingston Flemings 
As the NBA draft gets closer, and knowing the Hawks glaring need to add to the guard depth and the lack of a franchise point guard, Kingston Flemings is one of the premier guards in this upcoming class that is mentioned quite often.
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18
Hawks rumors: Insider declares Atlanta ‘open for trade business’ with No. 8 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
The Atlanta Hawks will have the chance of drafting two players in the first round of the NBA Draft, with the first one coming with the No. 8 pick. Throughout the past few weeks, the rumors and mock drafts seem to think the Hawks will take one of the remaining guards with the pick, or they could select Aday Mara, addressing the center position.
The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Zaccharie Risacher News / Total Pro Sports / June 18
Zaccharie Risacher’s Reported Frustration Raises Questions About His Future Role in Atlanta
The Atlanta Hawks are looking to add some quality to their roster. After a disappointing season, the franchise is eager to make the right moves in the offseason.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Total Pro Sports / June 18
Jonathan Kuminga Could Be One of the Biggest Names to Watch on the Trade Market Ahead of the Draft
Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors did not end well. As the 23-year-old reportedly felt like a ‘pawn’ with the Warriors, things went from bad to worse.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / June 17
Hawks exploring Jonathan Kuminga trade options
The Hawks have at least looked into what Jonathan Kuminga might bring back on the trade market. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’re eager to move him.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 17
Latest Hawks offseason intel signals direction Atlanta may opt for this summer
The 2026 NBA offseason is going to heat up over the course of the next week as the NBA Draft is six days away and free agency is going to follow. The Atlanta Hawks have tons of options as far as what direction they want to go this offseason.
C.J. McCollum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17
Hawks rumors: CJ McCollum free agency desires come with NBA Draft catch
The Atlanta Hawks will have some ways this offseason to build on their run from this past season, whether that’s in the draft or in free agency. One of the reasons for their run was CJ McCollum, who came in and was not only a veteran the team needed, but the scorer they could rely on.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Jaylen Brown News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 16
Three Targets That The Hawks Should Prioritize Instead Of Jaylen Brown
There have been a lot of rumors that are linking the Atlanta Hawks and Jaylen Brown. Specifically, NBA insider Marc Stein had this to say about the possibility of Atlanta acquiring Brown as part of a larger deal that sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Boston Celtics.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 16
Atlanta Hawks Top 10 Prospects for the NBA Draft
We are one week away from the 2026 NBA Draft and the Atlanta Hawks have a big opportunity to upgrade their team with a pair of first round picks. Atlanta is the only playoff team that ended up with a top 10 pick in this year's draft and along with the Oklahoma City Thunder, they are one of two playoff teams with a lottery picks.
Walker Kessler News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 16
Latest Walker Kessler News Provides Atlanta a Potential Path To Pull Him Out of Utah
The Atlanta Hawks enter the offseason with a huge need at the center position, even with Onyeka Okongwu on the roster. Okongwu is, in fact, the only center on the roster heading into the summer, and as the playoff series against the Knicks showed, the Hawks have a size problem on the interior even with a player as good as Okongwu.
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / June 16
2026 NBA Draft scouting report: Keaton Wagler
Should the Hawks keep their eighth overall pick, they’ll have an opportunity to draft one of a handful of ‘second tier’ prospects in one of the most hyped draft classes in a long time.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 15
Everything Atlanta Hawks Fans Should Know for the 2026 NBA Draft: Picks, Targets, Rumors, More
The 2026 NBA Draft is almost a week away. The Atlanta Hawks are going to be one of the most interesting teams to follow this offseason due to the flexibility they can have with their roster, as well as being the only playoff team with a top-ten pick and one of two playoff teams that have a lottery pick.
Jaylen Brown News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 15
Buying or selling latest Jaylen Brown-Hawks Rumors: Will Atlanta make the big trade?
The 2025-2026 NBA season is over and now the work begins for next season. The offseason is here and the rumor mill is going to be churning. Even before the Finals ended, the rumor mill was beginning to heat up, and one of the most prominent ones out there has been connecting the Atlanta Hawks to Celtics star (and Georgia native) Jaylen Brown.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 15
The Atlanta Hawks Should Make A Run At Signing This 2026 NBA Champion In Free Agency
It may seem premature to discuss the idea of pulling a player away from the Knicks the day after they won the NBA Championship. New York was dominant in the postseason, posting a 16-3 record.
Jalen Johnson News / Hoops Wire / June 14
NBA Rumors: Warriors, offseason, Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Sixers
Without a doubt, the Warriors have lots to decide this offseason, and it all starts now. For the record, ESPN has them placed No. 16 in the way-too-early power rankings, released almost immediately after the conclusion of the Finals.
Atlanta Hawks News / HITC / June 13
Atlanta Hawks pull the plug on the rebuild with latest picks
What’s most telling about the Hawks’ approach to the draft has less to do with who they take at No. 8 and more with what they’re thinking about doing at No.
Jaylen Brown News / SportsTalkATL / June 12
Hawks continue to be linked to Jaylen Brown as Giannis trade conversations escalate
The trade conversations surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo have escalated significantly over the last few days. While Miami looked like the clear frontrunner, Boston is making a late push and is now being viewed as a legitimate threat.
Landry Fields News / The Lead / June 12
Landry Fields Set The Atlanta Hawks Back
After six years as the Atlanta Hawks’ top executive, Travis Schlenk chose to move into an advisory role with Atlanta in Dec. 2022. He joined the Washington Wizards organization in 2023.
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 12
The Atlanta Hawks are drafting like a team that thinks its rebuild is over
The most interesting thing about Atlanta’s draft plans has little to do with who the Hawks take at No. 8. It is what they seem willing to do with No. 23.
Jalen Johnson News / Hoops Wire / June 9
Jalen Johnson’s rise changes outlook for Hawks
The Hawks may have entered the season with questions about their long-term direction. They finished it with a new franchise centerpiece. Looking back at his preseason predictions, ESPN’s Zach Kram gave himself an A+ for forecasting that Jalen Johnson would earn All-NBA Third Team honors.
Quin Snyder News / Yardbarker / June 8
Hawks reward Quin Snyder with contract extension after successful season
Atlanta's desire to continue the status quo comes off the franchise's best season in a decade.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 2
5 Players The Hawks Could Target With Pick No. 23
Much of the conversation as the NBA Draft approaches surrounds who the Hawks will take with the 8th overall pick — as it should. Atlanta has a real chance of adding a franchise-altering piece to their already impressive young core, but they also own the 23rd pick, and in a draft class this loaded, that selection shouldn’t be overlooked.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12
NBA community mourns death of trailblazing center Jason Collins
Former NBA center Jason Collins died at 47 after a long battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma (a form of brain cancer), his family announced Tuesday.
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