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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 / 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.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 27
Report: Hawks Actively Trying to Acquire A Center On The Trade Market
It is not exactly a secret that the Hawks need to add to the center position this offseason. Yes, they drafted Henri Veesaar and Zuby Ejiofor this week during the NBA Draft, but they are not going to be relying on two rookies to back up Onyeka Okongwu this year.
The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most career triple-doubles for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Kingston Flemings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Hawks’ top trade, free agent targets after drafting Kingston Flemings
While the ending of the season wasn’t ideal, the Atlanta Hawks find themselves on the trajectory to have an amazing offseason. Onsi Saleh and his front office pulled off an amazing haul in the first round of the 2026 NBA draft, drafting Houston’s Kingston Flemings with the 8th pick out of Houston and St.
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 / June 26
Projecting the Atlanta Hawks Starting Lineup and Rotation After the NBA Draft—Position by Position
Let the anticipation for the NBA's free agency period begin. With the 2026 NBA Draft now over, the next phase of the offseason is set to begin, and we have already seen blockbuster trades including Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, and Julius Randle.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 26
How Does Kingston Flemings Fit Alongside Atlanta Hawks Star Jalen Johnson?
A couple of days ago, the Atlanta Hawks made the decision to finally answer the question of their future in terms of finding a solid franchise point guard to replace former All-Star point guard Trae Young.
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.
Buddy Hield News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Hawks, Buddy Hield Agree To Push Back Guarantee Date
The Hawks and Buddy Hield have agreed to push back the date to fully guarantee his $9.7MM contract, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports (Twitter link). The previous date was June 25.
Henri Veesaar News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25
How Hawks snaked Henri Veesaar from Lakers amid draft slide
The Los Angeles Lakers made a trade into the second round of the NBA Draft in a reported attempt to snag big man Henri Veesaar, only to have the Atlanta Hawks beat them to the punch.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 25
Projecting The Roles For Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, and Henri Veesaar In Their Rookie Seasons
Just like that, the 2026 NBA Draft is now over. The Atlanta Hawks came away with one of the top classes in this year's draft, and they did not have to make many moves to do so.
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 / SportsTalkATL / June 25
Hawks get rave reviews for draft from ESPN
Is grading a draft class before they’ve stepped on an NBA floor an incredible waste of time? Yes. Are we going to discuss it 100% of the time? Also, yes.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 25
Hawks nab potential steal of the draft in second round
After taking Kingtson Flemings and Zuby Ejiofor in the first round Tuesday night, the Hawks turned around on Wednesday and might have found the steal of the draft, selecting seven-foot center out of North Carolina Henri Veesaar.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 25
What the Atlanta Hawks Draft Picks Mean For Free Agency
The 2026 NBA Draft is in the books. The Atlanta Hawks had been described as a team that was open for business and looking to make trades, but Atlanta entered the draft with three picks, and they ended up making three picks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25
Five NBA second-round picks who could contribute next season
Here are five second-round picks who could make a much bigger impact next season than their draft position suggests.
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / June 24
Hawks trade to 52, round out draft with 7-footer Veesaar 
The Atlanta Hawks had one draft pick coming into tonight’s second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, number 57 overall. But the brass decided to use some cash to jump up to 52 and grab their guy, Henri Veesaar from UNC.
Atlanta Hawks News / Ball Exclusives / June 24
ESPN reporter expected to join Atlanta Hawks front office
ESPN NBA reporter Tim Bontemps is expected to join the front office of the Atlanta Hawks according to a report from Front Office Sports. Bontemps has worked at the world wide leader since 2018 and has served as a writer and on camera reporter throughout his tenure.
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24
Hawks’ Kingston Flemings reveals motivation behind emotional pre-draft Players’ Tribune story
The Atlanta Hawks walked away with two players in the first round of the NBA Draft, with the first one being Kingston Flemings from Houston. Flemings was projected as one of the better guards in this draft, and he now heads to Atlanta, where they could use his speed in shot creation in the backcourt.
Atlanta Hawks News / The Lead / June 24
The Hawks Sharpened Their Talons in the NBA Draft
The Atlanta Hawks were a team of mystery on the first night of the NBA draft, but clues were lying around. The Hawks’ needs entering the draft were noticeable.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Hawks Select Kingston Flemings At No. 8
The Hawks have used the eighth overall pick in the 2026 draft to nab former Houston guard Kingston Flemings. Flemings wasn’t included in the first 60-player mock draft that ESPN published last June, but quickly rose up draft boards as he got off to a hot start to his college career with the Cougars.
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
Hawks continue to shore up roster with shrewd Aaron Wiggins trade
It's another small but shrewd move for the improving Hawks.
The 'Most NBA 3-pointers all-time' quiz
How many of the top 25 career three-point shooters in NBA history can you name in five minutes?
Aaron Wiggins News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23
Hawks land Thunder champion in trade
The Atlanta Hawks have plucked away an experienced veteran from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
C.J. McCollum News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21
CJ McCollum makes decision about his NBA future
He averaged 18.7 points per game for Atlanta in 41 games last season, and the Hawks went 27-14 during the regular season when he played.
Jonathan Kuminga 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.
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.
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