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Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Hawks adding intriguing undrafted international player

The slender 6-foot-8 big man from Senegal was ranked No. 92 on ESPN’s big board.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / June 26

Report: Hawks to ink international player to two-way

Who is this player? Following the conclusion of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Hawks have done a bit more work on their roster. Shams Charania of ESPN broke the

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 26

Atlanta Hawks Undrafted Free Agent and Summer League Tracker: Updates, Signings, and Roster Moves

The 2025 NBA Draft is now in the books. Sitting with the No. 13 pick, Atlanta made one of the most stunning draft day trades in recent memory. The Hawks sent the 13th pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for the 23rd pick and an unprotected first round pick that is the most favorable of the Pelicans or the Bucks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 26

The Atlanta Hawks Are A Clear Winner So Far In This Offseason and They Are Not Done Yet

What a week it has been for the Atlanta Hawks. On Tuesday night, they made a big trade for Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, sending the No. 22 pick and Terance Mann to the Nets and Georges Niang and a second rounder to Boston.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Why Asa Newell will instantly ‘impact winning’ with Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have been busy the past few days as they’ve tried to improve their roster in different areas. First, they added Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team trade with the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26

NBA Draft pick made great update to his LinkedIn profile

Shortly after the first round of the NBA Draft was completed, Queen shared his big career news on LinkedIn.

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Trae Young News / Athlon Sports / June 26

'Push' Made for Surprise California Team to Trade for Hawks' Trae Young

Could the Atlanta Hawks be seriously looking to ditch four-time All-Star point guard Trae Young this summer? Granted, Young is an undersized lead guard and a defensive sieve.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / June 26

Kristaps Porzingis Makes Feelings Clear About Atlanta Hawks Trade

Kristaps Porzingis is one of the most talented players in the NBA (when healthy). Earlier this week, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Boston Celtics had sent Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade.

Bill Simmons News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 26

Bill Simmons Calls New Orleans Draft Night Trade With Atlanta 'One of the five worst trades of this decade'

What a week it has been for the Atlanta Hawks. On Tuesday night, they made a big trade for Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, sending the No. 22 pick and Terance Mann to the Nets and Georges Niang and a second rounder to Boston.

Bobby Marks News / 5 GOATs / June 26

Asa Newell pick makes Atlanta Hawks NBA Draft first round winners, per ESPN insider Bobby Marks

The first night of the NBA Draft is in the books. That came with some obvious winners and losers, with the Atlanta Hawks and their pick of Asa Newell seemingly one of the most interesting picks in the first round.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 26

Everyone Is Still In Disbelief That New Orleans Made The Draft Night Trade With Atlanta

What a week it has been for the Atlanta Hawks. On Tuesday night, they made a big trade for Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, sending the No. 22 pick and Terance Mann to the Nets and Georges Niang and a second rounder to Boston.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 26

NBA world reacts to Hawks huge night one of NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks aren’t an organization that typically garners praise from the entire NBA world, but perhaps times are changing under new GM Onsi Saleh.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

Hawks Get Steal of the Draft With Asa Newell Pick After Genius Trade

After trading for Kristaps Porziņģis just one day before the draft, the Atlanta Hawks made another deal at the 2025 NBA Draft. They traded the 13th pick to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for the 23rd selection in the draft and an unprotected 2026 pick.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / June 26

NBA Team's 'Sparse' Draft Party Crowd Grabs Attention

The Atlanta Hawks were in a perfect position to make some noise in the NBA Draft, and that's what they did. Two days ago, they had the No. 13 and No. 22 picks, and as much as it sounded good that they could select two talented prospects, there was always a chance that they would make a trade.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 26

2025 NBA Draft Grades: What Grade Does Atlanta Get For Trading Down For Asa Newell?

The Atlanta Hawks drafted Georgia forward Asa Newell with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Atlanta Hawks have been making moves this offseason, and so far, in this year's draft, they've made multiple trades.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26

Hawks again find favorable return in trade with Pelicans

On Thursday night, the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a deal that—on the surface—might seem like a simple draft pick swap but could prove to be a shrewd bet by the Hawks.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Hawks trade down, select Georgia big man at No. 23

After trading down from No. 13 to No. 23, the Hawks have used their first-round pick to select Georgia big man Asa Newell.

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NBA News / 5 GOATs / June 26

Atlanta Hawks select Drake Powell in 2025 NBA Draft, trade to Brooklyn Nets

The Atlanta Hawks have selected Drake Powell with the No. 22 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, but will ship him to the Brooklyn Nets. The point guard played his college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 25

Hawks pick up unprotected 2026 first-round pick in draft night trade

Onsi Saleh is proving to be a very aggressive general manager in his first offseason leading the Hawks. Yesterday, he made a big swing by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis in a three-way trade with the Nets and Celtics, and today, he somehow managed to pick up an unprotected 2026 first-round pick in a draft night trade with the Pelicans.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Pelicans to acquire No. 13 pick from Hawks, take March Madness star

The New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a trade that will send the No. 13 overall pick from Atlanta to New Orleans in exchange for No. 23 overall and a 2026 first-round pick, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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