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On YouTubeAtlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 1
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 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.
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.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
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.
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
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
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.
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.
2026 NBA Draft: Could This Be The Year That Virginia Tech Has Multiple First Round Selections?
Virginia Tech has not had a first round pick since Nickeil Alexander-Walker in 2019 and they have never had multiple players picked in the first round before.
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Draft on SI / July 4
Asa Newell Brings Seamless Fit To New Look Atlanta Hawks
Asa Newell enters the NBA in a perfect situation to showcase his strengths. With the Atlanta Hawks adding Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard this offseason, Newell will not be overtasked on either end of the floor.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 2
Kevin Durant trade expected to be completed as seven-team deal
When the Suns and Rockets agreed a week-and-a-half ago to a deal that will send Kevin Durant to Houston, they negotiated it as a two-team trade. However, after the July moratorium lifts on Sunday and that trade can be officially completed, it’s expected to be finalized as a seven-team mega-deal.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / July 2
Remaining Atlanta Hawks offseason checklist
The Atlanta Hawks have already been dubbed by many in the national media as early offseason winners, but there is still work left to be done. Obviously, the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation is going to be monitored closely by everyone in the league, including the Hawks.
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).
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.
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
Three stars from Thursday's NBA playoff game: Veteran reminds us why he's a three-time All-Star
The Minnesota Timberwolves started fast, led all the way and evened their second-round series with the Golden State Warriors.
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