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Gueye option picked up, Hield guarantee date pushed back

A couple of pieces of news happened on Thursday as it pertains to the roster for next season. First, Buddy Hield was acquired by the Hawks last trade deadline as part of a move that sent Kristaps Porzingis to Golden State for the real centerpiece of the trade: Jonathan Kuminga. While Hield’s main contribution was […]

Buddy Hield’s future with Hawks takes new turn

The Atlanta Hawks are riding high after a breakout campaign and prosperous start to the offseason, but it is not all smiles in the front office. President of basketball operations Onsi Saleh has some difficult roster choices to make, beginning with Buddy Hield. He is not ready to decide the veteran 3-point specialist’s future quite […] The post Buddy Hield’s future with Hawks takes new turn appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA rumors: How Hawks snaked Henri Veesaar from Lakers amid draft slide

The Los Angeles Lakers made a trade into the second round of the NBA Draft in a reported attempt to snag big man Henri Veesaar, only to have the Atlanta Hawks beat them to the punch. The North Carolina center was a projected first round pick, even a possible lottery pick, but he slid out […] The post NBA rumors: How Hawks snaked Henri Veesaar from Lakers amid draft slide appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dillon Mitchell and Bryce Hopkins selected in the 2026 NBA draft to complete trifecta of St. John’s basketball picks

This year’s NBA draft was an overwhelming success for St. John’s basketball. Following Zuby Ejiofor’s first-round selection by the Hawks the previous night, Dillon Mitchell was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 40th overall pick, and Bryce Hopkins was acquired by the Denver Nuggets with the 49th overall pick. These last two milestone nights […]

Hawks get rave reviews for draft from ESPN

Is grading a draft class before they’ve stepped on an NBA floor an incredible waste of time? Yes. Are we going to discuss it 100% of the time? Also, yes. ESPN recently released their draft grades for all 30 teams following the conclusion of last night’s second round, and they’re high on what Onsi Saleh […]

Hawks acquire Henri Veesaar

The Atlanta Hawks moved up in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft to secure Henri Veesaar, acquiring the No. 52 pick from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for No. 57 and cash, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Veesaar, a 6-foot-11 forward/center from Estonia, was selected by the Clippers at No. 52 […] The post Hawks acquire Henri Veesaar appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Hawks 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick

Heading into the 2026 NBA draft, the Atlanta Hawks had several positions of need. Though they feature several talented players and show the strength of their current roster by taking the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks to six games in the first round, guard playmaking and frontcourt depth were top of mind for Hawks […] The post Hawks 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Hawks end Henri Veesaar’s NBA Draft slide at pick No. 52

The Atlanta Hawks had two first round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft at No. 8 which they used on Houston guard Kingston Flemings, and at No. 23 which they used on St. John’s big man Zuby Ejiofor. The Hawks then moved up into the second round of the draft, acquiring the No. 52 pick […] The post Hawks end Henri Veesaar’s NBA Draft slide at pick No. 52 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Hawks trade to 52, round out draft with 7-footer Veesaar

The Atlanta Hawks had one draft pick coming into tonight’s second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, number 57 overall. But the brass decided to use some cash to jump up to 52 and grab their guy, Henri Veesaar from UNC. The team seems determined to address their need for a sizeable and skilled big […]

Clippers Trade No. 52 Pick Henri Veesaar To Hawks

10:24 pm: The trade is official, according to a press release from the Hawks. Veesaar’s draft rights go to Atlanta in the deal in exchange for the draft rights to No. 57 pick Narcisse Ngoy and cash. 8:56 pm: North Carolina big man Henri Veesaar, viewed as a possible first-round pick entering the draft, has […]

NBA Draft, second round: start time, TV, streaming, radio, thread

Who will the Hawks add alongside Kingston Flemings and Zuby Ejiofor tonight at 57th overall (barring a trade)? Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, NY Start Time: 8:00 PM EDT TV: ABC, ESPN Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) Streaming: ESPN+, […]

Hawks Build Culture with Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor Picks

There might have been one hundred rumors surrounding the Atlanta Hawks leading up to the NBA Draft. Some were connecting them to star players on the trade block like Jaylen Brown and Trey Murphy. Others suggested they only wanted to pick once in the first round despite owning two selections. But like most chatter leading […]

Zuby Ejiofor’s raw reaction to getting picked will give Hawks fans chills

The Atlanta Hawks added a blend of toughness, production, and emotion Tuesday night by selecting Zuby Ejiofor with the No. 23 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Ejiofor entered draft night after a standout season at St. John’s, where he became one of the nation’s most complete frontcourt players. He earned Consensus All-American honors, won […] The post Zuby Ejiofor’s raw reaction to getting picked will give Hawks fans chills appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Skip Bayless thinks Thunder found an ‘antidote’ for Victor Wembanyama in NBA Draft

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently in the middle of their quest to slash a significant amount from their luxury tax bill, with their salary dump of Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks being the first domino to fall. Make no mistake about it, however, the Thunder have their sights set on winning another NBA […] The post Skip Bayless thinks Thunder found an ‘antidote’ for Victor Wembanyama in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .