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Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / June 29
Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga option, make him free agent
Jonathan Kuminga is headed back to free agency. The Hawks have declined the 23-year-old forward’s $24.3 million team option for the 2026-27 season, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, making Kuminga an unrestricted free agent.
Jonathan Kuminga News / SportsTalkATL / June 29
Report: Hawks decline $24.3 million contract option on Jonthan Kuminga
The deadline for the Hawks to decide on Jonathan Kuminga‘s $24.3 million team option was at 5 PM ET today. They waited until the wire to make that decision — reportedly exploring a multitude of trade options — but ultimately decided to decline it, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Hawks To Make Jonathan Kuminga Free Agent
The Hawks won’t exercise their $24.3MM team option on Jonathan Kuminga for the 2026/27 season, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). As a result, Kuminga will become an unrestricted free agent.
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?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Insider confirms Hawks won’t pursue Magic trade for villain big man
The Atlanta Hawks have been busy making moves this offseason, extending the contract of CJ McCollum and trading for Oklahoma City Thunder wing Aaron Wiggins, among others.
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
Buddy Hield News / SportsTalkATL / June 29
Hawks Trade Rumors: Buddy Hield And The Quest For An Upgrade At Center
The Stein Line originally reported last week that the Hawks are actively pursuing a true center via trade. “The Hawks are in active trade pursuit of a big man, The Stein Line has learned.
Aaron Wiggins News / Peachtree Hoops / June 29
What Aaron Wiggins will bring to the Hawks 
The Atlanta Hawks have already made a series of moves this offseason, and they’ve all been key to ensuring the team stays competitive. One of the first moves Onsi Saleh made was re-signing CJ McCollum to a one-year deal, which gives the Hawks a trusted veteran at the guard position who helped them have a strong second half of the season.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 29
Atlanta Hawks Salary Cap Breakdown & Analysis Headed Into Free Agency
We have entered into what might be the busiest week of the NBA offseason. Today, all player and team options must be decided on ahead of Tuesday evening's free agency period beginning for the new league year.
NBA News / EasySportz / June 29
This Atlanta Hawks / New Orleans Pelicans Hypothetical Trade is Most Intriguing
The Atlanta Hawks are closer than they’ve been in years. Not to making the playoffs. They’ve already checked that box. They’re closer to becoming a legitimate Eastern Conference contender.
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.
Buddy Hield News / Hoops Rumors / June 28
Hawks To Fully Guarantee Buddy Hield’s 2026/27 Salary
The Hawks are fully guaranteeing Buddy Hield‘s $9.7MM salary for 2026/27, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (via Twitter). Coming into the day, Hield’s salary was partially guaranteed for $3MM.
Jock Landale News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 28
Hawks Interested in Retaining Jock Landale, But the Lakers and Others Could Pose A Threat
The top need for the Atlanta Hawks this offseason was to add to the center position. After making a high ceiling move last summer for Kristaps Porzingis (that did not work), Atlanta enters free agency with only Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye (not really a center), Zuby Ejiofor (rookie), and Henri Veesaar (rookie) as options in the front court.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 27
Hawks Are Looking On The Trade Market For A Center: Who Could Be the Targets?
The Hawks have been busy this offseason. They re-signed CJ McCollum to a one-year, $21 million deal, traded for Aaron Wiggins, and spent three draft picks on Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, and Henri Veesaar.
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 / SportsTalkATL / June 27
Report: Hawks looking to trade for a big man
It’s been an extraordinarily busy offseason for the Hawks from the top down that began with extensions for both general manager Onsi Saleh and head coach Quin Snyder.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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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