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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Dorian Finney-Smith is the defensive forward Hawks' guard-heavy rotation needed

The Atlanta Hawks have finally invested in size along the perimeter with a trade for Dorian Finney-Smith that needed to happen.

Hawks finally answer biggest offseason question with Dorian Finney-Smith trade

The waiting game is over. The Atlanta Hawks are finally set at 15 rostered players after trading for Dorian Finney-Smith.

Hawks Trading Hield, Nembhard To Hornets For Finney-Smith

The Hawks and Hornets have agreed to a trade, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith is headed to Atlanta in exchange for...

Henri Veesaar faces eerily similar situation to forgotten Hawks rookie of last year

If this whole Veesaar injury situation sounds familiar, it's because for the Atlanta Hawks, it is.

Jalen Johnson shines during star-studded offseason scrimmage

Chris Johnson invited Jalen Johnson, Kingston Flemings, and Zuby Ejiofor to Los Angeles to train against the league's best.

Asa Newell has extra incentive to succeed following Henri Vessaar's injury

Asa Newell will have to step up more than ever now that Henri Veesaar will miss the entire 2026-27 season.

Mouhamed Gueye could face harsh reality if Hawks make rumored trade

Mouhamed Gueye’s future in Atlanta could become increasingly uncertain if the Hawks acquire Dorian Finney-Smith.

Trae Young makes a bold claim about his lack of success with the Hawks

Trae Young was pretty good in Atlanta, but it seems he had one big grievance from his time with the Hawks.

Monday, September 21, 2026
Roster Moves: Nuggets, Pelicans, Pistons, Hawks, Pacers

The following players have been signed to training camp contracts, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot (All Twitter links): Reese Dixon-Waters and Keonte Jones (Nuggets) Solomon...

Hawks rookie Veesaar expected to miss season with torn ACL

Hawks rookie 7-footer Henri Veesaar suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during a workout last week and is expected to miss the season.

Veesaar out for season with torn ACL

The Hawks announced some unfortunate news today on September 21. Due to an injury sustained last week, Henri Veesaar had surgery on his right ACL, and his subsequent recovery likely means he’ll...

Henri Veesaar's devastating injury adds extra pressure on Hawks' rookies to succeed

Atlanta's rookie center will miss the entire 2026-27 season, putting extra pressure on Kingston Flemings and Zuby Ejiofor to succeed.

Henri Veesaar injury creates unexpected challenge for Hawks

Henri Veesaar will miss the 2026-27 season after suffering a torn ACL. His absence suddenly makes Atlanta’s center depth more important than anticipated.

Hawks’ Veesaar Expected To Miss 2026/27 Due To Torn ACL

Rookie center Henri Veesaar sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during a workout on September 15 and will undergo surgery next month, the Hawks announced in a press release. According to the...

Hawks could finally get major rotation answer if latest rumors are true

The Atlanta Hawks' latest trade target could provide valuable small forward depth for the 2026-27 season and beyond.

Hawks' limited cap flexibility shouldn't prevent rumored Dorian Finney-Smith trade

Even though the Hawks don't have much room to work with, a trade for Charlotte's Dorian Finney-Smith is well within reach.

Early form of fascinating Hawks rumor included likeliest cut candidate

The Hawks and Hornets are working on a Buddy Hield-Dorian Finney-Smith trade, and an early version included Atlanta's most recent waivee.

Hornets reportedly in trade talks for Hawks' $122M first-round sniper, ex-Steph Curry teammate

This would be a huge deal for the Charlotte Hornets to make now that they are starting to change the complexity of their roster. This deal would give them another great shooter alongside Kon Knueppel.

Hawks' defensive vision revealed by unexpected trade rumor

Atlanta’s interest in Dorian Finney-Smith further reveals Onsi Saleh’s commitment to building an elite defensive identity.

2 keys to Kingston Flemings reaching his full NBA potential

Rim efficiency and three-point volume increases can make Kingston Flemings the Hawks' next franchise star.

Rumor Roundup: Hawks talking trade for Finney-Smith?

The preseason is approaching fast, but it sounds like the roster for the upcoming season is still fluid. Atlanta has signed and waived four names (Devon Higgs, Keyshawn Bryant, Lamont Butler, and...

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Hawks, Hornets Discussing Trade Involving Hield, Finney-Smith

While much of the NBA’s business has concluded ahead of the 2026/27 season, some teams are still mulling over decisions or potential changes to be made. Two of those teams are the Hawks and...

Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors return creates new problem Hawks can’t ignore

Kawhi Leonard’s return could give the Hawks another serious competitor when the next major player hits the trade market.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Hawks Waive Lamont Butler

The Hawks requested waivers on Lamont Butler last week, per NBA.com’s transaction log, and the 6’2″ guard is now an unrestricted free agent (hat tip to Hawks beat reporter Brad Rowland). Butler...

Friday, September 18, 2026
Hawks Waive Will Baker

The Hawks have requested waivers on big man Will Baker, the team announced today in a press release. The move opens up a second spot on Atlanta’s 21-man offseason roster, as the club now has 19...

Hawks benefited more than expected from Gabe Vincent trade despite his free agency

The Atlanta Hawks' decision to trade Luke Kennard for Gabe Vincent wasn't popular at first, but it still makes sense, even now that the latter is still available.

Asa Newell has golden breakout opportunity that fans shouldn't ignore

The Atlanta Hawks have a true hidden gem in their frontcourt with Asa Newell, and the league is just now starting to take notice.

Hawks get boost in ESPN’s annual future power ranking

The Hawks have prioritized flexibility, development, and long-term thinking under new president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh. The team has made a number of shrewd moves to not only recoup...

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Hawks can take impossible roster decision up to final offseason buzzer

While the Atlanta Hawks shouldn't mess around with deadlines, they don't need to rush their final impossible roster decision.

The Hawks are still one big trade away from being a legit threat

The Atlanta Hawks still need one more big-swing trade to be a serious contender in the East.

Corey Kispert's greatest risk-factor too dangerous for Hawks to retain

Corey Kispert's weakness - not being able to generate possessions - may lead to his inevitable exodus from the Atlanta Hawks next season.

Hawks' future brighter than ever according to recent ESPN rankings

The Atlanta Hawks have one of the most promising units of youth in the NBA, and ESPN seems to agree.

Hawks announce hilariously bold ‘Single AF Night’ for game against Pacers

The Hawks are turning their Jan. 7 game against the Pacers into “Single AF Night,” creating a hilarious mix of NBA basketball, matchmaking and potentially unforgettable first dates.

Former Hawk's outlandish claim may not be as crazy as it sounds

Danilo Gallinari's latest quote sparked fire as he claimed to be "the greatest what if" in NBA history. Despite the shock, Gallo's career was truly great.

Hawks’ latest coaching addition reveals something important about Quin Snyder

Ettore Messina's arrival highlights Quin Snyder’s willingness to seek different perspectives as Atlanta raises expectations.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Jason Love, Sergi Oliva To Join Hawks Staff

The Hawks continue to round out their staff for the upcoming season. After previously hiring legendary European coach Ettore Messina as a consultant, the team has added Jason Love and Sergi Oliva...

Dyson Daniels' three-point revival can transform the Hawks next season

The Atlanta Hawks need Dyson Daniels to refind his three-point shot next year.

Celtics Notes: George, Robinson, Carter, Offseason

Appearing at an introductory press conference on Tuesday more than two months after being traded from Philadelphia to Boston, veteran forward Paul George acknowledged that he’s aware of how...

Kingston Flemings displays promising skillset during intense workout

The Atlanta Hawks rookie learned some valuable lessons from world-class trainer Chris Johnson.

Hawks should keep an eye on Clippers after Kawhi trade was finalized

With the Kawhi Leonard trade finally complete, a new star is has found himself in L.A. He might not be for long.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
2 burning questions Hawks must answer before opening night

Training camp begins in two weeks, but the Atlanta Hawks still have big decisions to make to finalize their roster and rotation.

Jalen Johnson earns quite the recognition in latest forward rankings

The Atlanta Hawks clearly have a superstar on their hands, if the latest recognition Jalen Johnson earned proves to be true.

Hawks' newest pickup could have surprising impact once waived

After signing Will Baker, the Hawks will likely soon release him, retaining his G League rights and giving him a unique opportunity to shine.

Mo Gueye could be Hawks' ultimate secret weapon once healthy

The 23-year-old forward is due for a breakout season in the final year of his contract with the Atlanta Hawks.

Poor drafting is why the Hawks are not there yet

The Atlanta Hawks are still trying to recreate that glory they found during a 2021 playoff run. Only one player, Onyeka Okongwu, remains from that Eastern Conference finalist team. Coaches and...

Monday, September 14, 2026
Trae Young takes major off-court role with fast-growing fruit-pop brand HUNDY!

Trae Young is taking his talents beyond basketball, becoming an investor and active brand partner in HUNDY! while helping the fruit-pop company create its next flavor.

3 qualities Lu Dort must show if Hawks want to take a leap

If the newly-acquired Lu Dort shows these three characteristics, the Atlanta Hawks should be championship contenders.

Hawks Sign Will Baker

The Hawks have signed free agent big man Will Baker, per a team press release. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, the 25-year-old almost certainly received an Exhibit 10 from the...

Hawks rookie could face early-career reality Jalen Johnson knows all too well

Henri Veesaar - Atlanta's most recent second-round pick - is set to face similar adversity to Jalen Johnson in his rookie year.

Why Hawks' Jalen Johnson might have rocky 2026-27 NBA season

The Hawks are projected to see Jalen Johnson take some hits in key statistical categories for the 2026-27 NBA season.

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