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Hawks’ Jock Landale takes notice of growing team chemistry amid 2026-27 preparation

The Atlanta Hawks have been through four games of the preseason, and it looks like they’re growing after every one of them. In their latest win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they didn’t play most of their starters, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the lone player active.

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Hawks Vs Thunder: Preview and Projected Starters For Monday Night's Preseason Game

THe Hawks have won consecutive preseason games heading into tonight's game vs the Thunder and they will look to make it three in a row when they host one of the NBA's premier teams at State Farm Arena.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 5

Hawks vs. Grizzlies: Game Preview and Projected Starters For Monday's Preseason Game

It's October and the Atlanta Hawks are back in action - kind of. More accurately, they're opening up the preseason circuit with a really interesting matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 13

Contract Details: Landale, Clarkson, Bassey, Lyles, Smart, More

Hawks center Jock Landale, Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson, and Warriors big man Charles Bassey waived the implicit no-trade clauses in their respective contracts, Hoops Rumors has learned.

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Jock Landale pens emotional message after re-signing with Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have made several moves this offseason, and though they’re not the big transactions other teams are making, these moves will be key to helping them compete.

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Atlanta Hawks 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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Hawks bringing back stud reserve on $14 million contract

After reaching the playoffs for the first time since the 2022-23 season, the Atlanta Hawks are primed to add more talent to the roster once the free agency window opens on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Jock Landale Re-Signing With Hawks

Free agent center Jock Landale will stay with the Hawks on a one-year, $14MM contract, agents Sammy Wloszczowski and Mike Lelchitski of SIG Sports tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / June 28

Latest Reports Say Warriors Have 2 New Free-Agent Targets

It was reported a month ago that the Golden State Warriors have interest in free agent guards Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton. So it was no surprise when The Stein Line's Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported that they are still Warriors targets.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 28

Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Interest In Dean Wade & Jock Landale

As one of the only teams with projected cap space, the Los Angeles Lakers are naturally going to be linked to just about every free agent on the market.

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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.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 27

Jock Landale Was Furious With Utah Jazz After Being Abruptly Traded

During this year's trade deadline, the Utah Jazz made their big blockbuster swing with the Memphis Grizzlies by acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr., along with three other players in what was their biggest deal made since their Donovan Mitchell trade in 2022.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 4

Knicks May Take Long Look at Hawks Backup in Free Agency After Series Win

The end of the first round has not only helped the Knicks get a better view of their personnel but also assess possible players to keep tabs on ahead of free agency.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Final Injury Report for Knicks-Hawks Game 3: Will Jock Landale Play?

The Atlanta Hawks are at home on Thursday night as they host the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Atlanta enters Thursday’s game tied with the Knicks at 1-1 in the series after defeating New York on the road in Game 2 on Monday night.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 16

Does the Latest Hawks Injury News Tilt the Series More in the Knicks Favor?

The first round series before the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks begins in two days and Atlanta received some unfortunate injury news today. Backup center Jock Landale, who was injured by Magic center Goga Bitadze in a game two weeks ago, was set to get an update on his status today, but the update was not in the Hawks favor.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / April 16

Hawks’ Jock Landale Out At Least Two More Weeks

Hawks center Jock Landale is “progressing in his rehabilitation” from a high right ankle sprain, the team announced today in a press release. However, Landale’s return isn’t imminent.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 2

How Will Jock Landale's Injury Impact The Hawks For the Regular Season and Perhaps The Playoffs?

The Atlanta Hawks are rolling along, having won 17 of their last 19 games and risen to 5th place in the Eastern Conference. There have been a number of reasons for Atlanta having gone on this run, but one of the factors is health.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Jock Landale describes ‘fun’ experience starting for the Hawks after being traded

It has been a busy 48 hours for Jack Landale. He was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Utah Jazz as part of the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal. The next day, while he’s on the plane about to take off to Utah, he finds out that he’s likely going to get traded again.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / February 4

Hawks acquire center Jock Landale in three-team trade

The Hawks have been searching for help in the frontcourt and were recently linked to Mavericks center Daniel Gafford. That move could still be on the table before tomorrow’s deadline, but for now, they’ve acquired Jock Landale in a three-team trade with the Jazz and Cavaliers.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Why Grizzlies urging Jock Landale to be ‘aggressively involved’ enjoying one exciting move

Anyone around sports has heard stories about when preparation meets opportunity. The eventual victories have always been less about a sudden breakout and more about the simple, often overlooked, luxury of consistency.

NBA News / Field Level Media / July 5, 2025

Report: Grizzlies agree to deal with C Jock Landale

The Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a deal with free agent center Jock Landale, per ESPN. The move occurred minutes after ESPN reported the Grizzlies traded center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / July 3, 2025

Houston Rockets Waive Jock Landale

The Houston Rockets are waiving center Jock Landale ahead of his July 7 guarantee date, sources tell ESPN. Landale is expected to sign with his preferred destination upon clearing waivers.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 31, 2025

Rockets' Jock Landale on Trade Block

The Houston Rockets and the rest of the other 29 teams in the NBA are less than a week away from this year's trade deadline, where decisions regarding many futures will be made.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9, 2025

NBA Trade Rumors: Rockets' Jock Landale Heading Out?

Houston Rockets center Jock Landale hasn't seen too much of the floor this season for the team, and that could lead to a move ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 27, 2024

Men's basketball: Three takeaways from Spain vs. Australia

Spain and Australia faced off in Saturday's opening men's basketball game of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Led by Josh Giddey and Jock Landale, Australia were able to secure a victory over a spirited Spanish team. Here are three takeaways from the game.

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