Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Hawks News / The Lead / December 10

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Is the Signing of the Offseason

The Atlanta Hawks entered the 2025 NBA offseason desperate to find another guard to fill their needs on the offensive and defensive end. They decided to address these needs by acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for four years, $62 million.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

Atlanta Hawks Guard Emerges As Atlanta’s Three-Point Specialist

The Atlanta Hawks added much-needed shooting this summer after acquiring Kristaps Porziņģis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard. Atlanta finished

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 26

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is thriving in expanded role — was he held back in Minnesota?

It was nearly impossible for the Timberwolves to re-sign free-agent guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker last offseason due to the NBA's new salary cap rules.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson drops ‘head of the snake’ take after Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s clutch play

ATLANTA, GA – All it took was one swipe. Or maybe a few. On the second game of a back-to-back, the Atlanta Hawks were back at home against the Charlotte Hornets, who were also coming off a back-to-back.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 23

NBA roundup: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Hawks hold off Hornets

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points and came up with a crucial defensive play in the final seconds to help the Atlanta Hawks hold on for a 113-110 win over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 23

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker comes up big in win over Hornets

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points and came up with a crucial defensive play in the final seconds to help the Atlanta Hawks hold on for a 113-110 win over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s advice that fueled Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s breakout season

The Atlanta Hawks have been living life without Trae Young for the month of November, and other players have had to step up in his absence. Jalen Johnson has answered the call and was rewarded with Eastern Conference Player of the Week recently, but this week, someone else picked up the phone: Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Start Nickeil Alexander-Walker? Hawks’ Lineup Dilemma

The Hawks starting Nickeil Alexander-Walker is becoming less of a hot take and more of a real discussion. As his minutes rise and his role sharpens, the question grows louder.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Hawks Guard Enjoying Breakout 2025-26 Season

The Atlanta Hawks signed guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker to a four-year, $60.6 million contract this offseason. He wanted a bigger role than he previously had with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / November 22

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker rides hot streak into clash vs. Pelicans

The Atlanta Hawks have been searching for another consistent scorer since Trae Young landed on the injured list earlier this month with a sprained MCL.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 20

Instant Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks' Loss Against The San Antonio Spurs

The Hawks came into this one having lost their last home game against the number one team in the Eastern Conference. After losing this heart-breaker to the Spurs, the Hawks fall to 7-3 on the road this season, with the next game coming against the last-place New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference Saturday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 20

Spurs top Hawks despite Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s career-high 38

De'Aaron Fox hit for 26 points and Keldon Johnson added a season-high 25 off the bench as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Atlanta Hawks 135-126 on Thursday.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 19

Atlanta Hawks Make Significant Leap in Latest National Power Rankings

The Hawks hit a bit of a speedbump last night in their loss to the Detroit Pistons, but they have otherwise had a nice run in the 5-10 games. After being below .500 for much of the first part of the year, Atlanta surged, winning 5 straight, including going 4-0 on a West Coast road trip.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 16

Surging Hawks storm back to beat Suns

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Jalen Johnson had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 12

Hawks Announce The Final Playing Status For Nickeil Alexander-Walker For Tonight's Game vs The Kings

The Atlanta Hawks have not had a winning streak longer than two this season, but they have a chance to reverse that trend tonight when they face the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 4

Dyson Daniels stepping up for Hawks in Trae Young's absence

The Hawks are going to need Daniels to provide a lot of offense until Young gets back.

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NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 28

Draymond Green blatantly excludes Timberwolves from Western Conference contenders

We're one week into the NBA season, and veteran Warriors forward Draymond Green's hatred for the Timberwolves is already showing. Golden State has gotten off to a 3-1 start to the season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 26

How Impactful Has Nickeil Alexander-Walker Been For The Atlanta Hawks Through Three Games?

Coming into the season, the Hawks have had many expectations set on them as they made moves in free agency that were looked at as "win now" moves. One

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Hawks Acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker In Sign-and-Trade With Timberwolves

The Hawks have landed one of the top 3-and-D guards on the market, agreeing to a four-year, $62 million deal with free agent Nickeil Alexander-Walker, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Hawks considered favorites for Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Heading into the start of free agency, rival teams view the Hawks as the favorites to land Nickeil Alexander-Walker, likely in a sign-and-trade with the Timberwolves, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 25

Insiders: Watch out for Hawks in possible Nickeil Alexander-Walker sign-and-trade

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is set to become a free agent on July 6, but it sounds like the Atlanta Hawks would prefer to avoid getting into a bidding war for the Timberwolves guard.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 31

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 17

Nickeil Alexander-Walker moved by displays of support from Wolves fans

Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker said on Saturday that he's seen all kinds of displays of support and love from Wolves fans in his neighborhood during this playoff run.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9