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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Hawks fans and fans across the country. With the news that Jonathan Kuminga has signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, all the major dominos in this summer’s free agency period have fallen. That means, […]
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The Atlanta Hawks added championship experience to their roster by acquiring Aaron Wiggins and Lu Dort this summer, and Dort expressed his excitement to suit up for them this upcoming season. In an interview with the Thunder Wire’s Clemente Almanza, Dort said he looks forward to connecting with the Atlanta Hawks fanbase and playing alongside [...]
After four seasons with the Golden State Warriors and being sent to the Atlanta Hawks during the recent trade deadline, Jonathan Kuminga takes a big step to land in Minnesota. When everyone thought he would sign in Los Angeles, it turned out differently as Kuminga went the other way. The NBA champion opened up about […] The post Jonathan Kuminga opens up on choosing Wolves over Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Lu Dort is on international duty for the Canadian national team as he gave Atlanta Hawks fans a sneak peek of what he can do for them going into the 2026-27 NBA season. Dort is preparing for the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Hawks. He spent the first seven years […] The post Lu Dort’s numbers in Canada’s win vs. Argentina will hype up Hawks fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder were gutted when Lu Dort was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in July in a three-team deal. Dort became well-loved in Oklahoma City since he arrived in 2019 as an undrafted pick-up. He endeared himself to the fans with his hard work, professionalism, and no-nonsense approach. He was instrumental […] The post Lu Dort gets real on playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Canada in FIBA World Cup qualifiers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Lu Dort is embracing his move to the Atlanta Hawks after spending the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dort said Monday that he immediately contacted Nickeil Alexander-Walker, one of his closest friends, after learning he was headed to Atlanta. “It’s amazing,” Dort said, according to Clemente Almanza. “Obviously, […] The post Lu Dort excited for Hawks move after trade from Thunder appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Another interview from Jonathan Kuminga’s agent has put his client back under the microscope. Aaron Turner has spent much of the offseason defending the decisions surrounding JK’s free agency. At first, he explained why the former Warriors forward passed on more lucrative opportunities and eventually chose the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now, Turner is defending Kuminga’s brief […] The post NBA Reporter Calls Out Jonathan Kuminga’s Agent After Claims on Being Hawks’ Best Player appeared first on...
The Atlanta Hawks must be beaming in pride and joy after seeing two of their players perform very well for Canada during this recently-concluded FIBA World Cup qualifying window. Canada took two victories, with their latest win coming against Argentina on Monday, 97-92. In fact, two Hawks players in Nickeil Alexander-Walker and new acquisition Lu […] The post Hawks’ Lu Dort shares honest reaction to joining Nickeil Alexander-Walker appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jonathan Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner, claims his client was the Hawks' best player since he joined them from the Warriors in February 2026.
Jonathan Kuminga played just 16 regular-season games for the Hawks. According to his agent, that was enough to establish him as their best player. Aaron Turner made that case during an appearance on The Kevin O’Connor Show, pointing to Kuminga’s impact after arriving from the Warriors at the trade deadline. “He was their best player […] The post Jonathan Kuminga’s agent: ‘He was their best player’ with Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Atlanta Hawks have quickly discovered a Jonathan Kuminga lesson the Golden State Warriors learned the hard way in restricted free agency last year.
Since Jonathan Kuminga signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in free agency last week, his agent has gone on a media tour of sorts addressing criticism that’s come Kuminga’s way regarding his new contract and to a lesser extent, his impact on winning basketball. One of his agent’s most recent claims was that Jonathan Kuminga had […] The post Jonathan Kuminga’s agent drops easily disputed best on/off Hawks net rating appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Jonathan Kuminga free agency played out in a shocking way, with he and his agent leaving about $30M on the table from the LA Lakers (and apparently close to $30M a year from the Golden State Warriors in previous seasons). He settled with a $6.5 million annual salary from the Minnesota Timberwolves (over two years, with a player option after the coming season). The Atlanta Hawks had declined their $24 million option on Kuminga for this year at the end of last season. His agent, ...
Jonathan Kuminga's agent made a bold claim about his client's performance with the Atlanta Hawks.
The Atlanta Hawks were wise to pull out of the Anthony Davis trade sweepstakes earlier this year.
Buddy Hield and Corey Kispert - two Atlanta Hawks acquired just before last season's trade deadline - could be out the door soon.
Jay Huff is an easy trade target for an Atlanta Hawks team in need of interior defense - if two things line up for the Hawks next season.
The Pelicans' acquisition of Bennedict Mathurin may very well doom them to another low finish in 2027, which is perfect for the Atlanta Hawks.
The Hawks were ranked by ESPN as most likely to take the 6th greatest leap next year amongst all NBA teams. Can they live up to the hype?
Hawks' star Trae Young was the last to drop 50 for the organization - their team-first style shouldn't produce another for quite some time.
Recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed wing Jonathan Kuminga to a team-friendly deal in free agency after his departure from the Atlanta Hawks. The move gives the Timberwolves a starting wing to pair alongside Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball in their newly shaped starting lineup this year. Kuminga was long viewed as a potentially promising piece […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga signing leaves Steve Kerr catching strays after Warriors conflict appeared first on ClutchPoints .
If Kingston Flemings can turn into a star, the Atlanta Hawks will have a great shot at winning in the Jalen Johnson era.
The Hawks have 17 players on standard contracts. Eventually, they’re going to need 15. That makes Atlanta one of several teams with some roster housekeeping left to handle before the regular season, and this weekend offers at least a couple opportunities to get started. As Jackson Caudell of NBA on SI noted, Saturday is the […] The post Hawks still have two roster moves to make before season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Did the Hawks make a mistake by letting Kuminga walk for free? His newest teammates seem poised to elevate his game to the next level.