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Hawks’ Brilliant Offseason Continues After Two Key Free Agent Signings

The Atlanta Hawks continued their busy 2025 offseason, making two big splashes for their bench in free agency. They acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker via a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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'Kobe Bryant Is Probably A True Sociopath': Former Hawks Player Speaks On Lakers Legend’s ‘Emotionless’ Personality

To talk about Kobe Bryant is to talk about greatness. The Hall of Famer, one of the fiercest competitors in sports, loved basketball so much that it became his entire identity.

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Winners and losers from opening day of NBA free agency

After the first day of free agent action, here are the winners and losers of the NBA offseason so far.

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Fifteen different players have won multiple NBA Most Valuable Player honors. How many can you name?

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Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Former NBA Lottery Pick Agrees to a Deal With the Hawks on Monday

At the start of NBA free agency, the Atlanta Hawks got busy. Earlier on Monday, the Hawks agreed to a deal to land Nickeil Alexander-Walker to a four-year, $62 million contract.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 30

Early Winners of the Offseason? The NBA World is Buzzing About the Atlanta Hawks on First Day of Free Agency

It has been a big night for the Atlanta Hawks. One week after trading for Kristaps Porzingis and drafting Asa Newell, Atlanta reached a pair of huge free agent signings tonight.

Atlanta Hawks News / Fadeaway World / June 30

Trae Young Influenced Hawks Acquiring $11 Million Star Luke Kennard In NBA Free Agency

The Atlanta Hawks have made a genuine splash in the offseason. With Trae Young driving the team's roster construction efforts, the Hawks have made a tremendous free agency acquisition by signing Luke Kennard to a one-year, $11 million deal.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Hawks reportedly sign Luke Kennard to a one-year, $11 million

The Hawks are not done! Within an hour after news broke of Nickeil Alexander-Walker signing with the Hawks, Atlanta is inking Luke Kennard to a one-year deal worth $11 million.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / June 30

Report: Hawks add sharpshooting Kennard to spending spree

One last piece in free agency. The Hawks have added Kristaps Porzingis and Nickeil Alexander-Walker this offseason, and now they add a combo guard who has been one of the best shooters in the league over the past few seasons.

Atlanta Hawks News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

Atlanta Hawks Sign 8-Year NBA Veteran

Luke Kennard appeared in 65 games for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2024-25 season. He finished the year with averages of 8.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest while shooting 47.8% from the field and 43.3% from the three-point range.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 30

Atlanta Hawks Sign Free Agent Guard Luke Kennard To One Year, $11 Million Deal

The Atlanta Hawks remain busy tonight. Just shortly after completing a sign-and-trade for Wolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the Atlanta Hawks have signed one of the elite shooters in the NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Pistons are bringing former Michigan standout back to state

Pistons are bringing this former Michigan standout back to the state

The Pistons are looking for backcourt depth behind Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey and, as a young team, they can use all the veteran experience they can get.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Hawks and Nickeil Alexander-Walker agree to 4-year, $62 million deal

The Hawks have agreed to a four-year, $62 million deal with Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Monday night, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Initially, it

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Hawks reloading in suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference

The Atlanta Hawks gave up De'Andre Hunter at the trade deadline in what looked like a give-up trade. Instead, the move kicked off a retooling that makes the Hawks look dangerous in a wide-open Eastern Conference.

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Timberwolves seem to be in win-now mode after latest move

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Clint Capela News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Clint Capela agrees to three-year contract with Rockets

The Rockets continued to retool their frontcourt by agreeing to a three-year, $21.5M contract with Hawks free agent Clint Capela, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.

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