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Three Thoughts From The Hawks' Decision To Decline Jonathan Kuminga's Team Option

The Atlanta Hawks took the decision on Jonthan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option all the way up to the deadline yesterday and made a somewhat surprising move to decline the option and make Kuminga an unrestricted free agent.

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Hawks Declining Jonathan Kuminga’s Option Opens a Fascinating NBA Free Agency Door

Jonathan Kuminga is officially hitting the open market. The Atlanta Hawks are declining Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option, making the former Warriors forward an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 29

Grading The Atlanta Hawks' Trade For Sacramento Kings Point Guard Devin Carter

The Atlanta Hawks don't exactly have a shortage of options to play in their backcourt. After re-signing an impactful trade acquisition in CJ McCollum, the Hawks already had three solid options to start at either PG or SG in Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and McCollum.

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Everyone made the same joke after Hawks cut Jonathan Kuminga loose

Fans believe a certain Western Conference coach may be feeling vindicated after hearing the latest news about Jonathan Kuminga. Several reporters confirmed Monday that the Atlanta Hawks were declining the $24.3 million team option on Kuminga’s contract, making him a free agent.

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Report: Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3M team option

The Atlanta Hawks have declined the $23.4 million team option on forward Jonathan Kuminga, ESPN reported on Monday. The decision makes Kuminga an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / June 29

Cavs among potential landing spots for Jonathan Kuminga

Jonathan Kuminga‘s return to free agency may not keep him unemployed for long. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Cavaliers are among the teams viewed as potential landing spots for the former lottery pick after the Hawks declined his $24.3 million team option, making him an unrestricted free agent.

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.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Atlanta Hawks Trade Announced Amid Jaylen Brown Rumors

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics were able to exceed expectations during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. Brown led Boston to a 56-26 record, good enough for the No.

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.

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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.

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Every Move the Atlanta Hawks Have Made This Offseason: Signings, Trades, Departures and Draft Picks

The 2026 NBA offseason is off and running, heading into arguably the busiest week of the year. Free agency has not even officially opened yet (Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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