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Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / August 29

Hawks still have two roster moves to make before season

The Hawks have 17 players on standard contracts. Eventually, they’re going to need 15. That makes Atlanta one of several teams with some roster housekeeping left to handle before the regular season, and this weekend offers at least a couple opportunities to get started.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 29

The Lineup The Atlanta Hawks Should Use More Next Season (And One They Should Avoid)

It seems obvious to say, but the Atlanta Hawks' starting lineup was very good last season. Their most used five man lineup of Dyson Daniels - Nickeil Alexander-Walker - CJ McCollum - Jalen Johnson - Onyeka Okongwu absolutely obliterated teams during the regular season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 29

This Weekend Could Be Pivotal For The Hawks To Solve Their Roster Crunch- Here's Why

The NBA offseason has more or less come to an end after the Jonathan Kuminga free agency ended with him choosing the Minnesota Timberwolves. With just a month until training camp opens across the league, there are a number of teams that are currently over the regular-season roster limit of 15, and one of those teams is the Atlanta Hawks.

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Buddy Hield News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Hawks fans take note as Buddy Hield shines in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

The men’s FIBA World Cup Qualifiers got underway this week with Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield among the several NBA players participating with their home countries.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 28

The Hawks quietest offseason decision might be their most important

For a team that did not make a star trade this offseason, the Atlanta Hawks were quite active and made moves to improve their team. Atlanta came into the offseason banking on internal improvement from the young talent on their team, and they wanted to get younger and find pieces that fit on their timeline as a franchise.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 28

Three Hawks Players Whose Roles Could Change Drastically This Season

A large chunk of the Atlanta Hawks roster from last season is going to be back for the upcoming 2026-2027 season, but there are new players, and even the returners are going to have to take on different roles than they had last season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 28

Ranking Every Current Atlanta Hawks Contract From Best to Worst

The Atlanta Hawks might not have the most talented roster in the NBA (it is very good), but they have one of the best financial situations in the league right now.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 27

Hawks Final Offseason Decision Is Clear Now After Jonathan Kuminga's Decision

For the past month, the Atlanta Hawks only had two things left to do on their offseason checklist. First, they needed to see how the Jonathan Kuminga situation unfolded.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 27

A-Rod, Multiple Wolves Players Involved In Recruiting Kuminga

Although LeBron James was the Timberwolves‘ first choice to fill their hole at power forward this summer, the team spent much of the summer recruiting free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga to Minnesota, viewing him as the top option available in free agency once James was off the board, according to Jon Krawczynski and Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 27

Revisiting Atlanta's Decision to Trade Kristaps Porzingis for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield

The Jonathan Kuminga free agency has officially wrapped. While they were not the first team mentioned when Kuminga's team option was declined by Atlanta, Minnesota emerged over the past couple of weeks as a team that made sense for him, even though they could not offer him the kind of money or contract length that he reportedly wanted.

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Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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Jonathan Kuminga News / HITC / August 27

Real reason why Jonathan Kuminga ignored a bigger contract from Lakers to join Timberwolves

Jonathan Kuminga is finally off the free-agent board, signing a two-year, $12.4 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga had a long list of suitors hoping to land him at a discount, with teams like the Lakers, Bulls, and others all linked to him during his two months as a free agent.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 26

Jonathan Kuminga made bold gamble that could haunt his career

After months of speculation, Jonathan Kuminga and his camp finally settled on a landing spot. As reported, the athletic forward has signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, spurning a larger and longer offer from the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 26