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Jalen Johnson, Quin Snyder, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker Named Contenders For Pair of Major NBA Awards

The 2025-2026 NBA season is inching closer and there is just one month until preseason basketball. For the Atlanta Hawks, they are hoping to turn into contenders in the Eastern Conference with the additions of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kennard, and Asa Newell.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Six candidates for Sixth Man of the Year

Six players who could succeed Celtics guard as Sixth Man of the Year

The NBA will have a new Sixth Man of the Year winner. Here are six candidates.

Kristaps Porzingis eyeing unusual post-NBA career

Celtics' ownership move should concern Lakers governor Jeanie Buss

Six NBA players most likely to be traded

Who are the 25 best shooters in the NBA right now?

The 'Most three's off the bench in a game by an active NBA player' quiz

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 12

Projecting Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 2025-26 Role with Hawks

When the Minnesota Timberwolves extended Naz Reid and Julius Randle, Nickeil Alexander-Walker was headed out the door in free agency. The Atlanta Hawks then scooped him up on a four-year, $60.6 million deal via sign-and-trade.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA debut scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / July 28

The Timberwolves Front Office Believes The Young Players Will Contribute

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set for a massive 2025-26 season. Expectations are high, but they are rolling out mostly the same team from the 2024-25 campaign.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 21

Wolves Summer League report card: How TSJ, Dillingham, Beringer and others graded out

After losing their final game on Saturday to the Rockets, the Timberwolves are officially leaving Las Vegas Summer League with a 4-1 record. It's a big summer for Minnesota's young core, so let's look at how they all performed.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 16

Multiple Mock Drafts Project Neoklis Avdalas As First-Round 2026 NBA Draft Pick

Neoklis Avdalas has been the talk of the town when it comes to Virginia Tech men's basketball and for good reason. His arrival underscores Virginia Tech basketball's ambitions to elevate its national profile, particularly by securing high-upside international talent.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 16

Multiple Outlets Tab Neoklis Avdalas As First-Round 2026 NBA Draft Pick

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 10

Nickeil Alexander-Walker's Next Chapter: Why Atlanta Might Be the Right Place at the Right Time

The Atlanta Hawks have been considered by many to be the winners of the offseason, and they've been trying to build on their roster based on the amount of cap space they've freed.

NBA News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 9

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Is Excited To Be An Atlanta Hawk And Grow With His New Teammates

Selected 17th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, Alexander-Walker has played up for the Pelicans, Jazz, and Timberwolves before landing with the Hawks, earning a reputation as one of the league’s most durable and reliable role players.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 6

Atlanta Hawks Officially Announce Trade With Timberwolves

Nickeil Alexander-Walker had a very productive season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former Virginia Tech star averaged 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field and 38.1% from the three-point range in 82 games.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Kevin Durant headlining record NBA trade

The trade that is sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets has turned out to be much bigger than originally anticipated.

Suns reportedly could make surprising move with Bradley Beal

Lakers to sign former first-round pick, get insurance at center

Bronny James discusses mindset amid LeBron's uncertain future with Lakers

Paul Pierce makes wild claim about his NBA career after LeBron's comments

Damian Lillard responds to Bucks report

Analyst rips 'desperate' Bucks move

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 2

Did the Hawks Get Better? Grading Atlanta’s signing of Nickeil Alexander-Walker

One of the best available free agents was Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker and he was highly sought after by plenty of teams. The Atlanta Hawks won the sweepstakes though, signing him to a four-year, $62 million deal in a sign and trade with Minnesota.

NBA News / Field Level Media / June 30

Reports: Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker agree to $62M deal

The Atlanta Hawks plan to acquire shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, multiple reports said Monday.

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Nickeil Alexander-Walker signs massive contract with new team

The Minnesota Timberwolves were unable to prevent Nickeil Alexander-Walker from walking in free agency. Alexander-Walker has reportedly signed a four-year, $62 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA 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 / 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).

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 29

Report: 'Good chance' Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets more than mid-level exception

After Naz Reid signed a monster contract extension with the Timberwolves on Friday night, focus shifts to Julius Randle's player option decision and Nickeil Alexander-Walker's looming free agency.

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Is Garnering Interest From Multiple NBA Teams

The Minnesota Timberwolves might be losing a key piece from their two consecutive Western Conference Finals appearances. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a superb player, but the Timberwolves might not be able to afford him.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 31

Magic are team to watch to add Timberwolves guard this summer

The six-year veteran is coming off a $4.3M salary and has never earned more than $5M in a season.

Timberwolves plan to be aggressive this offseason

NBA All-Star challenges Anthony Edwards to make key change in offseason

Pistons reportedly interested in two floor-spacing big men

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'Most three's off the bench in a game by an active NBA player' quiz

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