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NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 13

Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics: Preview, How to Watch, and Projected Starters For Today's Summer League Game

While the Summer League games obviously don't count towards team record, the Hawks have started their stint in the Las Vegas circuit on an excellent run of form.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Larry Brown Sports / July 12

Jonathan Kuminga is expected to land with one team

Jonathan Kuminga may be destined for a return to the Pacific Division. The former NBA lottery pick Kuminga is expected to land with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported on Sunday.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 12

Three Early Overreactions From Atlanta Hawks Summer League Play

The Atlanta Hawks have gotten more Summer League experience than most teams, with the team starting out in Salt Lake City before making their way over to Las Vegas for the main event.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 12

A Way-Too-Early Look at the Atlanta Hawks Playoff Chances

The NBA offseason comes and goes pretty quickly and there are few decisions left which will shape the playoff race. Lebron James, Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson, and Jonathan Kuminga are still available (though Duren and Watson are restricted free agents), but most teams have taken care of their business this summer.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 11

Instant Takeaways From Atlanta's Comeback Victory vs Brooklyn in Summer League Play

The Atlanta Hawks came into this game as winners of three straight after having two back-to-back Summer League double-digit victories. Tonight, however, things wouldn't be as easy, as the Brooklyn Nets were ahead for much of the game until the fourth quarter, when the Hawks were able to get things going to seal the victory.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 11

3 Moves the Atlanta Hawks Need to Make Before Training Camp

The NBA offseason has slowed down after a frantic couple of weeks, and the conference races for next season are starting to take shape. While the Western Conference is thought to be superior to the Eastern Conference, the East has gotten significantly deeper this offseason.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 11

Atlanta Hawks Vs Brooklyn Nets: Preview, How to Watch, and Projected Starters For Today's SL Game

Summer League isn't really about winning the game - it's about rookies and fringe roster players proving that they belong in the NBA. Even so, the Hawks have been able to showcase several of their talented prospects and collect big wins along the way.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 10

Atlanta Hawks Showing Interest In Denver's Peyton Watson, But Is The Price Too High?

The NBA offseason has slowed down this week and there is not a lot of business left to be done around the league. Basketball fans and front offices alike are waiting for the decision from LeBron James, but there are still a few prized restricted free agents on the market that have unresolved situations for the 2026-2027 season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Lakers will scoff at Jonathan Kuminga’s $25 million desires, but there’s a silver lining

Jonathan Kuminga is still one of the top free agents left on the market, and it’s uncertain when he’ll find a team to sign with. All week, rumors have mostly pointed to the Los Angeles Lakers have the most interest in Kuminga, but it looks like it may come down to the price he’s asking for.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 10

The Most Underrated Move the Atlanta Hawks Made This Summer

The Atlanta Hawks have had a relatively quiet offseason. After making the playoffs and avoiding the play-in tournament for the first time since 2021, it would have been easy to assume that the Hawks might try to push some of their chips in the middle with such a young team and an opportunity to go for it.

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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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 10

Jonathan Kuminga’s Contract Expectations Revealed; Lakers Among 3 Interested Teams

Jonathan Kuminga has become one of the top targets on the Los Angeles Lakers’ watchlist in the 2026 free agency. But the Lakers need to create some salary cap space to make a competitive offer to Kuminga that he will be willing to consider.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 9

Instant Takeaways From Atlanta's Blowout Victory Against San Antonio In Summer League

Today, the Atlanta Hawks continued to build on the momentum from their previous two performances with another double-digit victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 9

The Three Biggest Remaining Questions Facing the Atlanta Hawks

The NBA offseason has slowly wound down and things appear to be in place for next season, barring a couple of free agent decisions. As soon as the Knicks won the championship, the Eastern Conference went to work trying to postion their teams to compete with the new kings of the NBA.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / July 9

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit comes with an obvious problem

Why the Lakers need to be careful in their pursuit of Kuminga.

Lakers may have to get creative to land Jonathan Kuminga

Celtics might steal Lakers' preferred free-agency target

Three teams emerge as favorites in LeBron James sweepstakes

The 'Most NBA 3-pointers all-time' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 9

Celtics might steal Lakers' preferred free-agency target

The Celtics couldn't get their hands on Giannis Antetokounmpo and traded Jaylen Brown to a direct rival.

Lakers may have to get creative to land Jonathan Kuminga

'Big swings at the apple': Celtics' Brad Stevens teases major moves after Jaylen Brown trade

Celtics' stance on Jayson Tatum trade revealed amid inquiries

The '2025 NBA double-double leader by team' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / July 8

Hawks hire ex-NBA writer, podcaster in front-office role

Former NBA journalist Tim Bontemps is joining the front office of the Atlanta Hawks. The 41-year-old was named strategic adviser to Hawks president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / July 8

Lakers may have to get creative to land Jonathan Kuminga

The Lakers won't leave a stone unturned in their pursuit of talent to pair with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

One Lakers decision may have cost them LeBron James

Lakers dropped the ball with one of Luka Doncic's preferred targets

Lakers may have an asking price for a Bronny James trade

The '3 3-pointer NBA playoff games' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Hawks officially hire ESPN reporter to front office

The Atlanta Hawks have it as their mission not only to get better on the court, but off the court as well. That’s why they’ve recently announced the hire of Tim Bontemps as the strategic advisor for the team, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Brian Windhorst.

Henri Veesaar News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Hawks Sign Henri Veesaar To Four-Year Deal

The Hawks have signed second-round pick Henri Veesaar to a four-year contract worth roughly $9.3MM, per Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). The deal was completed using the second-round pick exception and is worth Veesaar’s minimum salary.

Jock Landale News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Hawks re-sign center Jock Landale to one-year deal

ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting that the Hawks have reached a one-year, $14 million deal to bring back center Jock Landale. Landale proved to be a quality

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Atlanta Hawks Summer League Roster And Schedule

The Hawks Summer League squad will compete in both Utah and Las Vegas this offseason, and it’s one of the most stacked Summer League rosters you’re going to see, featuring Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, Henri Veesaar, and last year’s first round selection Asa Newell.