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Five Sleeper Picks the Atlanta Hawks Could Steal in the NBA Draft

This year's NBA Draft is viewed as one with depth and plenty of talent, at least in the first round. There is a reason that so many teams were tanking after the All-Star break and why the price is astronomically high for anyone thinking of wanting to make an offer to the Wizards, Jazz, or Grizzlies.

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Reports: CJ McCollum signs 1-year deal to stay with Hawks

Veteran guard CJ McCollum, who helped lead the Hawks to the playoffs after a January trade, will remain in Atlanta after agreeing to a one-year, $21 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported on Sunday.

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Atlanta Hawks 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.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

C.J. McCollum News / Hoops Wire / June 21

Hawks, CJ McCollum agree to one-year extension

CJ McCollum isn’t headed for free agency after all. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the veteran guard has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Hawks.

C.J. McCollum News / Hoops Rumors / June 21

CJ McCollum To Sign One-Year Extension With Hawks

Veteran guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21MM contract extension with the Hawks, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. McCollum’s extension, which will cover the 2026/27 season, features a trade kicker, agent Sam Goldfeder tells Charania.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 21

Hawks Linked To New Prospect In First Round, But Are Reportedly Open To Moving No. 23 For Future Assets

The 2026 NBA Draft is nearly 48 hours away and the rumor mill is churning at the rate that you would expect. The Atlanta Hawks have not been front and center in a lot of the biggest reports heading into the draft, but given that they hold two first-round picks, including one at No.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 21

The Biggest Mistake the Atlanta Hawks Must Avoid in the 2026 NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks, without a doubt, overachieved this season, given the various issues and trades that came their way. However, there is still a lot of room for growth despite them overachieving this season, and it could be in the upcoming NBA Draft.

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C.J. McCollum News / Fadeaway World / June 21

4 NBA Contenders That Should Pursue CJ McCollum In Free Agency

CJ McCollum isn’t a star anymore, but that’s honestly not the point with him in 2026 free agency. He’s 34 years old, turns 35 in September, and just finished a two-year, $64.0 million contract.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 20

Realistic Trade-Up Scenarios for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Draft

There remains a lot of intrigue as to how the the top of the draft is going to sort itself out after the top four picks. The Clippers, Nets, Kings, Hawks, Mavericks, and Bucks make up the rest of the top ten, and there is a lot of smoke and mirrors around what each team is going to do.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 19

Every 2026 Draft Pick the Atlanta Hawks Own (And How They'll Use Them)

The 2026 NBA Draft continues to inch closer and it will be the first major milestone of the offseason. Unlike the NFL, the NBA has its draft before free agency and it will be a chance for teams to add young talent before evaluating how they will add veterans through free agency and through trades.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19

Hawks’ perfect No. 8 pick trade in 2026 NBA Draft with front office ‘open for business’

The Atlanta Hawks have spent years trapped in NBA purgatory. That narrative changed dramatically during the 2025-26 season. Following a franchise-altering trade that sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, Atlanta unexpectedly discovered a new identity built on versatility, defense, and collective toughness.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 18

Five Jonathan Kuminga Trade Packages The Atlanta Hawks Should Consider

The 2026 NBA offseason is here, and the draft is just five days away. Hanging over the draft are the potential transactions that could happen this summer, and the Atlanta Hawks are going to be a team to watch in terms of how they go about their offseason.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 18

Ranking the Atlanta Hawks Biggest Needs Before the NBA Draft (And How to Fill Them)

We are five days away from the 2026 NBA Draft. There is a lot of talk about what is going to happen at the very top of the draft with the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz, but one team that is flying under the radar is the Atlanta Hawks.

Quin Snyder News / The Lead / June 18

Hawks’ Quin Snyder Proved He’s Worth Betting On

For much of this decade, the Atlanta Hawks found themselves all over the place. The franchise swung between rebuilding, developing, and competing at an elite level.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Hawks rumors: Insider declares Atlanta ‘open for trade business’ with No. 8 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks will have the chance of drafting two players in the first round of the NBA Draft, with the first one coming with the No. 8 pick. Throughout the past few weeks, the rumors and mock drafts seem to think the Hawks will take one of the remaining guards with the pick, or they could select Aday Mara, addressing the center position.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Total Pro Sports / June 18

Zaccharie Risacher’s Reported Frustration Raises Questions About His Future Role in Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks are looking to add some quality to their roster. After a disappointing season, the franchise is eager to make the right moves in the offseason.

Atlanta Hawks News / Total Pro Sports / June 18

Jonathan Kuminga Could Be One of the Biggest Names to Watch on the Trade Market Ahead of the Draft

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors did not end well. As the 23-year-old reportedly felt like a ‘pawn’ with the Warriors, things went from bad to worse.

Atlanta Hawks 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.

Atlanta Hawks News / HITC / June 13

Atlanta Hawks pull the plug on the rebuild with latest picks

What’s most telling about the Hawks’ approach to the draft has less to do with who they take at No. 8 and more with what they’re thinking about doing at No.

Jaylen Brown News / SportsTalkATL / June 12

Hawks continue to be linked to Jaylen Brown as Giannis trade conversations escalate

The trade conversations surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo have escalated significantly over the last few days. While Miami looked like the clear frontrunner, Boston is making a late push and is now being viewed as a legitimate threat.

Landry Fields News / The Lead / June 12

Landry Fields Set The Atlanta Hawks Back

After six years as the Atlanta Hawks’ top executive, Travis Schlenk chose to move into an advisory role with Atlanta in Dec. 2022. He joined the Washington Wizards organization in 2023.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 12

The Atlanta Hawks are drafting like a team that thinks its rebuild is over

The most interesting thing about Atlanta’s draft plans has little to do with who the Hawks take at No. 8. It is what they seem willing to do with No. 23.

Jalen Johnson News / Hoops Wire / June 9

Jalen Johnson’s rise changes outlook for Hawks

The Hawks may have entered the season with questions about their long-term direction. They finished it with a new franchise centerpiece. Looking back at his preseason predictions, ESPN’s Zach Kram gave himself an A+ for forecasting that Jalen Johnson would earn All-NBA Third Team honors.

Quin Snyder News / Yardbarker / June 8

Hawks reward Snyder with contract extension after successful season

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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Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 2

5 Players The Hawks Could Target With Pick No. 23

Much of the conversation as the NBA Draft approaches surrounds who the Hawks will take with the 8th overall pick — as it should. Atlanta has a real chance of adding a franchise-altering piece to their already impressive young core, but they also own the 23rd pick, and in a draft class this loaded, that selection shouldn’t be overlooked.