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Early Winners of the Offseason? The NBA World is Buzzing About the Atlanta Hawks on First Day of Free Agency

It has been a big night for the Atlanta Hawks. One week after trading for Kristaps Porzingis and drafting Asa Newell, Atlanta reached a pair of huge free agent signings tonight.

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Hawks reportedly sign Luke Kennard to a one-year, $11 million

The Hawks are not done! Within an hour after news broke of Nickeil Alexander-Walker signing with the Hawks, Atlanta is inking Luke Kennard to a one-year deal worth $11 million.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / June 30

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.

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The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Fifteen different players have won multiple NBA Most Valuable Player honors. How many can you name?

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Every NBA Finals MVP winner

Here is every winner of the NBA Finals MVP, a who’s who of Association history.

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.

Caris LeVert News / Yardbarker / June 30

Pistons are bringing former Michigan standout back to state

Pistons are bringing this former Michigan standout back to the state

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.

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Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

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NBA News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

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

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Hawks reloading in suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference

The Atlanta Hawks gave up De'Andre Hunter at the trade deadline in what looked like a give-up trade. Instead, the move kicked off a retooling that makes the Hawks look dangerous in a wide-open Eastern Conference.

Five fascinating NBA Eastern Conference extension candidates

Timberwolves seem to be in win-now mode after latest move

New deals give Timberwolves two big men for the price of one

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The 'Most 40-point games since the NBA/ABA merger' quiz

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

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.

Rockets bolster depth with free-agent signing to continue active offseason

Rockets got a deal on young big man

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Luke Kennard News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Atlanta Hawks linked to sharpshooter Luke Kennard

NBA free agency is set to begin in about an hour, and the Atlanta Hawks are expected to be very active in their attempt to build a winner around star point guard Trae Young.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29