Coming into his third season with the Hawks, former first round pick Kobe Bufkin was under the microscope heading into this year's Summer League. Bufkin's first two seasons have been cut short due to injury and he needed a good showing in Summer League to provide hope that this is the year that he puts it all together for Atlanta.
Welcome to the roster, Nikola! After being drafted in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, Nikola Đurišić (Djurisic) suffered an injury and later played with the College Park Skyhawks despite not signing to a standard or even a two-way contract.
Nikola Djurisic was the 43rd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after playing four seasons overseas. He spent the 2024-25 season in the G League (with the College Park Skyhawks).
Coming into today's Summer League game, the Atlanta Hawks faced a Miami Heat team that had already had a rough showing against the Golden State Warriors in their first game a couple of days prior.
The Atlanta Hawks announced today that they have signed last year's second-round pick, Nikola Đurišić to a standard contract. The news was first reported earlier in the day by Lauren Williams at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The Atlanta Hawks play basketball today. The Hawks begin Summer League action with a matchup against the Miami Heat and there are several intriguing storylines for the Hawks coming into Summer League.
For the first time in quite a while, there’s palpable excitement surrounding the Atlanta Hawks after their magnificent offseason. Onsi Saleh took over for Landry Fields and immediately justified why ownership moved on from the former GM.
One of the most humiliating experiences for casual ball players is getting shown up by someone elite on the court. There are many who move on the court with a false bravado during games, chirping and trash talking.
In a summer where blockbuster trades and surprise signings shook the NBA landscape, the Atlanta Hawks flew under the radar, quietly crafting one of the most compelling offseasons of 2025.
The Atlanta Hawks are one of the biggest winners of the 2025 free agency thus far, following their acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics and signing free agents Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard.
The Atlanta Hawks have been considered by many to be the winners of the offseason, and they've been trying to build on their roster based on the amount of cap space they've freed.
Yesterday, the NBA revealed the six groups for this year’s Emirates NBA Cup, with the Hawks landing in a group that also features the Cavs, Pacers, Wizards, and Raptors.
The Atlanta Hawks are not usually the team that gets praise for their offseason prowess and decision making, but you would be hard-pressed to find someone who follows the NBA who does not like what the Hawks have done this offseason.
The Atlanta Hawks have made a flurry of moves so far this offseason, including trading for Kristaps Porzingis and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency, among others.
After the acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard, there’s palpable excitement around the Atlanta Hawks. Trae Young finally has a roster around him that complements his skill set — long, strong defensively, and great shooters.
The Atlanta Hawks continue to retool their roster around Trae Young this offseason, and they recently added one of the league’s most accurate three-point shooters to bolster their offense.
Luke Kennard is one of the best shooters in the NBA. The 29-year-old finished the 2024-25 season 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 in 65 games for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Clint Capela had been with the Atlanta Hawks since the middle of the 2019-20 season. He is coming off a year where he averaged 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 55.9% from the field in 55 games.
With the rush of free agency and the draft behind us, the NBA world shifts its attention to the 2025 NBA Summer League. The Atlanta Hawks’ new front office has impressed this offseason, but now it is time for their young talent to shine on the court.
The Atlanta Hawks made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021 but have been mired in mediocrity ever since. They haven't won a playoff series since then and haven't even made it to the playoffs in the last two seasons.
Last season, the Atlanta Hawks struggled to put together two-way lineups after Jalen Johnson’s season-ending shoulder injury. Oftentimes, lineups leaned too far defensively or offensively focused.
The Pelicans offered the Hawks an unprotected 2026 first-round pick — the better of the picks from the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans — to move up from No. 23 to No. 13 in the NBA Draft. The Hawks jumped on the deal.
The Pistons are looking for backcourt depth behind Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey and, as a young team, they can use all the veteran experience they can get.