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Luguentz Dort has changed teams, but at least one of his new Hawks teammates is very familiar. Dort said he’s particularly excited about joining fellow Canadian Nickeil Alexander-Walker in Atlanta.

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Ranking Which Atlanta Hawks Departures Could Be Missed Most This Season

The Atlanta Hawks have been busy adding to their team this offseason and making themselves a deeper and more physical team in a competitive Eastern Conference.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson posts IG Story, but it’s not a reaction to diss from Jonathan Kuminga’s silly agent

Recently, former Atlanta Hawks wing Jonathan Kuminga’s agent Aaron Turner made headlines when he falsely stated that Kuminga was the best player on the team during his brief stint in Atlanta last year.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 1

Why The Atlanta Hawks Have Three All-Star Candidates On Their Roster

The Atlanta Hawks aren't going to be looked at as a star-studded team. There are other teams in their own conference that have bigger names with better reputations on the team.

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Luguentz Dort News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 1

After Strong FIBA Performance, Lu Dort Opens Up About Being Traded To The Hawks: 'It's Amazing'

The qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup are ongoing, one month ahead of the start of training camp in the NBA, and a pair of important Atlanta Hawks players were in action last night for Canada.

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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.

Luguentz Dort News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Lu Dort’s numbers in Canada’s win vs. Argentina will hype up Hawks fans

Lu Dort is on international duty for the Canadian national team as he gave Atlanta Hawks fans a sneak peek of what he can do for them going into the 2026-27 NBA season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Lu Dort gets real on playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Canada in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder were gutted when Lu Dort was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in July in a three-team deal. Dort became well-loved in Oklahoma City since he arrived in 2019 as an undrafted pick-up.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Jonathan Kuminga’s Agent Claims He Was Hawks’ Best Player, But Prefers Current Deal Over $24.3 Million Option

After playing for the Atlanta Hawks for only four months, the team decided not to pick up Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option, making him an unrestricted free agent.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 30

Three Potential Downsides To The Atlanta Hawks Not Bringing Back Jonathan Kuminga

Jonathan Kuminga's recent decision to sign a two-year, $13 million dollar contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves shouldn't be a surprise to the Hawks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 30

3 Hawks Who Can Win NBA League Awards This Season

The Atlanta Hawks are not unaccustomed to players winning awards after the season. In fact, Atlanta became the first NBA team ever to have two consecutive winners of the Most Improved Player Award (Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker) and could have a third.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 29

One Question Each Atlanta Hawks Rookie Must Answer This Season

The Atlanta Hawks are in a very fortunate position with their rookie class. In a period where draft picks come at a premium, the Hawks landed three players who all have the potential to turn into real contributors for them within the next two years.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Atlanta Hawks 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.

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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