The goal for the Atlanta Hawks this offseason was to acquire younger talent in the NBA Draft and to add depth to their team. The starting unit for the Hawks down the stretch of the season was very good, but the depth was a massive hindrance, especially in the playoffs against the New York Knicks.
Free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga was expected to be one of the key players on the market entering the offseason. After the Atlanta Hawks declined the $24.3 million team option on his contract, Kuminga inevitably garnered interest from teams around the league.
The roster for the Hawks in 2026-27 continues to take shape even as the Jonathan Kuminga saga drags on. This week has brought us the news that two players from last year’s team won’t be back — the two having signed contracts with two different teams in Israel.
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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.
The Atlanta Hawks have only made two conference finals appearances since the franchise moved to Atlanta and no NBA Finals appearances. But the franchise has had some big moments in the offseason that has led to some of the most memorable moments in franchise history.
While the offseason is not quite over yet (the Hawks are over the regular season roster limit as of right now and have to trim it down), things have slowed significantly and any major moves are likely done ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season.
The Atlanta Hawks have had a very active offseason and I think they have made their team better ahead of the 2026-2027 season. CJ McCollum is back and is going to assume his role as the starting leading guard for the Hawks.
The Lakers may have no choice but to pursue someone else before free agency and the trade market dries out even more.
It has been a very active offseason for the Atlanta Hawks, even if they have not made a blockbuster trade, like many other teams in the Eastern Conference have done this summer.
The offseason has slowed down considerably, but it is not done yet in the NBA. Over half the league is over the roster limit of 15 players and those dilemmas will need to be solved before the season begins.
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By now, the NBA calendar has rolled on to the point where Jonathan Kuminga's free agency is arguably the hottest topic on the market. After an altogether dissapointing stint in Golden State where he showed flashes without the consistency, Kuminga was routed to Atlanta in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis.
Last season, the Atlanta Hawks were inconsistent but finished with the best possible outcome. To start, Atlanta made a splash before the season with a trade for Kristaps Porzingis that ended up being a swing and a miss, then moved on from franchise point guard Trae Young.
The Atlanta Hawks, like over half the teams in the NBA, have a roster crunch that they need to solve before the regular season. The Hawks currently have 17 players on their roster and that is an ok number for the offseason, but by the time the regular season comes around, that number has to be trimmed to 15.
A new suitor has emerged for free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga. The Minnesota Timberwolves have expressed interest in Kuminga, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
By now, you’ve heard the Cavaliers and Jonathan Kuminga continue to be linked. That hasn’t changed. In fact, if anything, Cleveland still appears to be one of the teams with the best chance to land the young forward if Atlanta decides a sign-and-trade is the way to go.
The 2026 NBA offseason has not even ended yet, but I want to go ahead and look towards the summer of 2027 for just a second. The Atlanta Hawks have put together a nice offseason over the past couple of months, but there is something distinct about the way they have done business.
The Atlanta Hawks are officially pulling the plug on the short-lived Zaccharie Risacher Era. On July 19, Atlanta traded Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team deal.
If there has been one theme for the Atlanta Hawks over the past two offseasons with Onsi Saleh in charge, it has been opportunistic. Atlanta has avoided any blockbuster-type trades and has put together a very good roster through those moves.
According to Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks are in the market for Nuggets wing Peyton Watson, who is a restricted free agent. A first-round selection four years ago, taken 30th overall, Watson has slowly worked his way into a really respectable starting-caliber player.
Zach Kram of ESPN has handed out his grades for all 30 teams in the Association, with the Hawks earning some of the highest remarks. Grade: A- Depending
The Atlanta Hawks have made some underrated moves in the 2026 offseason and look to be among the East’s best in the upcoming season. They were the only team in the playoffs to win more than one game against the Knicks, which should tell you all you need to know about this young team.
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