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The front office has clearly been busy. Earlier, the Hawks were reported to hand CJ McCollum a one-year extension to his contract. Now, the reached into their bag of second round picks to grab a flier in the form of Aaron Wiggins: Wiggins (no relation to Andrew of the Miami Heat) is a product of […]
Contending for a championship exacts a heavy price, and it’s the Oklahoma City Thunder’s turn to pay that exorbitant cost. On Sunday, two days before the 2026 NBA Draft, the Thunder pulled the trigger on a trade that would send Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. The Hawks sent […] The post Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks ahead of NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Thunder are trading Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks for two second-round picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). Oklahoma City is facing a roster crunch and a rising payroll, leading to speculation that they’d move at least one or two players this offseason without taking back any salary. In exchange for Wiggins, they’ll acquire […]
The Atlanta Hawks accomplished one of their biggest offseason goals by extending CJ McCollum, and the move provides greater clarity as they prepare for the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Orlando Magic are a team full of young talent, yet without any success to show for it. The Atlanta Hawks could snap up a talented player this summer.
Just a few days before the NBA draft, Shams Charania of ESPN broke a piece of big free agency news. Unrestricted free agent CJ McCollum will reportedly return to the Hawks on a one-year deal: Jake L. Fischer of the Stein Line substack and Bleacher Report added a report that the deal has a 7.5% […]
The Atlanta Hawks have some big questions to answer this offseason as they look to build off last year’s run to the playoffs, where they took the New York Knicks further than any other team. The Hawks have already extended the contract of head coach Quinn Snyder, and on Sunday, the franchise made a big […] The post CJ McCollum, Hawks agree to $21 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the franchise, plus a trade kicker, agent Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports Management tells ESPN. The deal prevents McCollum from reaching free agency this summer and secures his place in Atlanta moving forward. Eligible for an extension through June 30, […] The post CJ McCollum signs $21M extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Atlanta Hawks have the 8th overall pick in a talented 2026 NBA Draft class. Will they select potential, or opt for proven talent?
The Nets, who control the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, have tried to package that selection with future first-rounders to move into the top four, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As evidenced by the fact that no deal has come to fruition, Brooklyn hasn’t had any luck on that front […]
The Atlanta Hawks traded Trae Young in January. They'll have two chances to officially replace him in June at the 2026 NBA Draft.
Here are four playoff teams that should chase CJ McCollum in free agency, with the Hawks as the clear No. 1 after his strong postseason run.
The Atlanta Hawks appear set to stay put at pick eight, and while a trade-up would be nice on paper, they're undoubtedly making the right decision.
If the Hawks pursue a move into the top three, Memphis could make sense as a trade partner. A hypothetical deal may benefit both franchises.
With only days before the 2026 NBA Draft, this mock draft looks at the fallout if a couple of teams make huge reaches on draft night.
The Atlanta Hawks have spent years trapped in NBA purgatory. That narrative changed dramatically during the 2025-26 season. Following a franchise-altering trade that sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, Atlanta unexpectedly discovered a new identity built on versatility, defense, and collective toughness. Now, with the No. 8 overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft […] The post Hawks’ perfect No. 8 pick trade in 2026 NBA Draft with front office ‘open for business’ appeared first on Clut...
The Hawks need more rim pressure and ball handling outside of Jalen Johnson. Kingston Flemings offers exactly that.
The Atlanta Hawks shouldn't shy away from the hype revolving around a player who can help replace Zaccharie Risacher.
If the Los Angeles Lakers sign Trae Young this summer, it would be a mess for Luka Doncic.
There's a possibility that Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance will be available at pick 23, and the Hawks shouldn't hesitate to select him.
Atlanta's draft intentions are worth monitoring, as many around the league seem to believe they are exploring ways to move up.
De'Aaron Fox may be the perfect buy low opportunity for the Hawks to propel themselves into contention next season.
He's probably the best-case scenario for the Hawks, but the odds of him falling to No. 4 aren't great.
Zaccharie Risacher admitted frustration over his declining role last season, leading many to question his future in Atlanta.
DHJ Quick Take: Young Opting Out to Hit Free Agency Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.9 million player option for the 2026–27 season, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Young will enter unrestricted free agency this offseason. The Wizards acquired Young from the Atlanta Hawks in January. Young played in […]