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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Hawks' only time hosting LeBron James this season revealed as key schedule date

The Atlanta Hawks will host LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers this upcoming season on MLK Day.

Jonathan Kuminga may be running out of options after latest setback

Jonathan Kuminga's market could be shrinking as Cleveland potentially shifts its attention elsewhere.

Hawks announce NBA Cup, MLK Day game times

The schedule for the 2026-27 season will be released in full tomorrow afternoon, but already we’ve learned about the schedule of some key games for the upcoming season. The Hawks have been placed...

3 early signs Hawks must show for serious postseason anticipation

Atlanta must show these three signs if they're truly serious about making an NBA Finals appearance sooner rather than later.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Western Notes: Thunder, Lakers, Kuminga, Blazers, Nelson

If the Thunder had simply run back their 2025/26 roster for ’26/27, they would’ve been on the hook for a payroll north of $500MM after accounting for player salaries and luxury tax penalties,...

Hawks' season opener should be Trae Young return if NBA does it right

The NBA is finally revealing its 2026-27 schedule, and there's a golden opportunity for a Hawks-Wizards matchup on opening night.

Lu Dort taking Jonathan Kuminga's number shouldn't go overlooked

Lu Dort will wear No. 0 for the Hawks, the same number Jonathan Kuminga wore in Atlanta. Does this signal that they won't bring him back?

Monday, August 10, 2026
Jonathan Kuminga's free agency leaves Hawks with major Mo Gueye decision

Jonathan Kuminga remains a free agent, adding to the Atlanta Hawks' long list of unanswered questions this summer.

Ranking NBA's 15 worst contracts: Trae Young, De'Aaron Fox in top five, but Joel Embiid is No. 1

The NBA offseason is pretty much wrapped up, so let's take a fresh look at some of the league's worst deals

Hawks should avoid signing Ben Simmons despite clear identity fit

While the idea of Ben Simmons on the Atlanta Hawks makes perfect sense, they should steer clear.

Aaron Wiggins could become Hawks' next Most Improved Player winner

Aaron Wiggins could be a sleeper candidate for Most Improved Player after joining the Atlanta Hawks.

Sunday, August 9, 2026
Community Shootaround: Where Will Top Young FAs Land?

While the offseason has all but wrapped up for a number of teams around the NBA, there are still four relatively high-profile players – and the teams associated with said players – waiting to see...

Underrated Hawks weapon still available as free agency talks dwindle

Gabe Vincent - the veteran point guard who spent the end of last season with the Atlanta Hawks - remains a free agent deep into the period.

Wizards are about to face what Hawks learned the hard way about Trae Young

The Atlanta Hawks know the pitfalls of having Trae Young on a massive contract, and the Wizards are about to find out.

Keaton Wallace Signs With Maccabi Tel Aviv

Free agent guard Keaton Wallace has signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced today in a press release. “Keaton is a player who brings toughness and intensity on...

Saturday, August 8, 2026
Another former Hawk heading overseas continues fascinating trend

Garrison Mathews - the former Atlanta Hawks sharpshooter - is heading overseas after failing to find stable NBA home.

Dream drops road matchup to Mystics in close ending

The title speaks for itself, but it doesn’t tell the whole story on the Atlanta Dream’s 79-74 loss against the Washington Mystics. It wasn’t until the final 47 seconds of the game that the Dream...

Friday, August 7, 2026
Free Agent Rumors: Duren, Watson, Mathurin, Knicks

Accepting his $9.6MM qualifying offer is a fallback option for Jalen Duren if he doesn’t get a long-term contract offer he likes from the Pistons, but the consensus around the NBA is that it would...

Hawks remain interested in Peyton Watson as offseason quiets down

While there isn't much noise in the NBA right now, the Atlanta Hawks remain in pursuit of Denver's Peyton Watson.

Jonathan Kuminga saga reaches standstill as all sides remain far apart

While the Atlanta Hawks have been in discussions with several interested suitors, it appears Jonathan Kuminga won't be finding a new home anytime soon.

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.

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.

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