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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Latest On Peyton Watson

Appearing on NBA Today (video link), ESPN’s Shams Charania reiterated that multiple teams — including the Cavaliers, Bucks and Clippers — are pursuing sign-and-trades for Nuggets restricted free...

Jacob Toppin signs overseas to end his multi-year Hawks tenure

After two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, Jacob Toppin signed a new contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv this summer.

Suns following Hawks blueprint of continuity within promising core

Winning in the modern NBA takes time, and the recent moves from the Hawks and Suns confirm they're prepared to wait.

Keaton Wallace's Hawks exit was guaranteed after early summer movement

Keaton Wallace - Atlanta's main backup point guard in the early portion of last season - has signed a deal overseas, to the surprise of no one.

Keaton Wallace's departure marks end of underrated Hawks chapter

Keaton Wallace is heading overseas to Maccabi Tel Aviv after providing valuable, underrated depth for the Hawks.

Keaton Wallace, Jacob Toppin head to Israel

The roster for the Hawks in 2026-27 continues to take shape even as the Jonathan Kuminga saga drags on. This week has brought us the news that two players from last year’s team won’t be back — the...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Hawks won't have shortage of options in next summer's stacked free agency

The Atlanta Hawks could be the team who drastically shakes things up next summer, given the amount of spendable money they're set to have.

Hawks prioritizing toughness this summer after playoff defeat

The Atlanta Hawks have made several necessary moves to get stronger on the defensive end ahead of the pivotal 2026-27 season.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Hawks and Pelicans oddly stay connected after flurry of moves

The Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans clearly can't get enough of each other, as the Pelicans recently signed three former Hawks.

CJ McCollum has Hawks’ most important role next season

The veteran guard is going to have a huge impact on the Atlanta Hawks' success next season, one way or another.

Hawks' Peyton Watson pursuit may not be as serious as it seems

The Atlanta Hawks continue to monitor Peyton Watson, but recent reporting suggests their interest remains exploratory.

Monday, August 3, 2026
Hawks lose critical skillset if Jonathan Kuminga leaves in free agency

Jonathan Kuminga helped the Atlanta Hawks get to the rim consistently and finish through contact last season.

Kingston Flemings given ultimate opportunity to succeed in Hawks’ second unit

The Atlanta Hawks have given Kingston Flemings an incredible opportunity to lead one of the league's best bench units in year one.

Corey Kispert set for impossible path to minutes with new-look Hawks

Having been acquired just months ago, Corey Kispert may not have a shot at minutes with the Atlanta Hawks next season after they brought in some quality wings.

Sunday, August 2, 2026
Checking In On Top Remaining NBA Free Agents

Over a month after the NBA’s free agency period officially opened, the list of this year’s top available players has been pretty picked clean, with 44 of the players from our list of 2026’s top 50...

Hawks’ overlooked addition could solidify jump in Eastern Conference

The Atlanta Hawks' first move of the offseason - acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder - is truly going under the radar.

Hawks must soon face difficult Mo Gueye reality as they finalize roster

While the Atlanta Hawks wouldn't want to part ways with Mo Gueye, they may end up having to, as he could have the best market among all their cut candidates.

Hawks' cap sheet quietly became one of the best in the NBA

The Atlanta Hawks - after a series of offseason moves - have one of the most well-balanced salary cap sheets in the entire NBA.

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Mavericks' rumored Zaccharie Risacher usage could teach Hawks valuable lesson

While the Atlanta Hawks made the right move trading Zaccharie Risacher, the Dallas Mavericks could unlock his potential in a fascinating way.

Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes take unexpected turn with new suitor

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly joined the Lakers and Cavaliers in pursuing Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga.

Friday, July 31, 2026
Hawks should ignore Lakers in Jonathan Kuminga trade race in favor of 2 teams

The Atlanta Hawks should trade Jonathan Kuminga to the Cleveland Cavaliers or Minnesota Timberwolves instead of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jalen Johnson positioned for huge leap following Hawks' crucial offseason

Jalen Johnson has his first full offseason to take another leap as the Atlanta Hawks' franchise star.

Hawks remain hesitant to sacrifice much in pursuit of Peyton Watson

While the Atlanta hawks clearly want to bring in Peyton Watson, they don't want to part with any first-round draft capital in doing so.

Latest On Peyton Watson

The Nuggets are looking for at least one first-round pick and one notable player in a sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson, but the four teams reported to be most actively pursuing the restricted free...

Hawks' roster set for prove-it year as projections differ

The Atlanta Hawks are one of the NBA's biggest mysteries heading into the 2026-27 season, and media outlets can't seem to agree on a placement for them.

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Hawks know Lu Dort can help make perfect Dyson Daniels change

The Atlanta Hawks are excited that Lu Dort can allow Dyson Daniels to play off-ball defense more.

Hawks are endangering Jalen Johnson's evolution with rumored trade interest

The Atlanta Hawks are rumored to be active on the trade front, but their reported interest would be a poor fit with Jalen Johnson.

Eastern Notes: Cavs, Hezonja, LeBron, Raptors, Nets

There’s no concern in Cleveland that the Cavaliers‘ contract agreement with Mario Hezonja is in any danger of falling apart, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). Reports...

Nickeil Alexander-Walker given sneaky advantage following Lu Dort addition

Everyone on the Atlanta Hawks is going to benefit from the addition of Lu Dort, but none more than Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Hawks must stand firm on not taking Jarred Vanderbilt in Kuminga trade

While Jarred Vanderbilt is a spectacular defensive player, adding his contract into the mix would do more harm than good for the Atlanta Hawks.

Hawks should be thrilled to have Onsi Saleh leading basketball operations

Onsi Saleh has quickly reshaped the Hawks' direction by building a deeper, more sustainable roster while aligning with Quin Snyder's vision.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Jalen Johnson can take overlooked leap as Hawks adjusted nicely

As spectacular as Jalen Johnson was last season, he fell short defensively, but all of the recent movement should help him return to form on that end.

Hawks should take advantage of Nuggets' clear Peyton Watson intentions

The Denver Nuggets are more than ready to move off of Peyton Watson, and the Atlanta Hawks would be silly not to use that against them.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Latest On Peyton Watson’s Restricted Free Agency

Reporting earlier this week stated that the Nuggets‘ offer to restricted free agent forward Peyton Watson was believed to be in the range of $70MM for four years, but according to Tony Jones of...

Fischer’s Latest: Kuminga, Allen, Harden, Green, Sixers, Blazers

Even after reaching a one-year deal with forward Mario Hezonja, the Cavaliers maintain interest in unrestricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, confirms Jake Fischer of The Stein Line...

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