Category: Atlanta Hawks

Thunder Trade Lu Dort to Hawks in Three-Team Deal; Mavericks Acquire Zaccharie Risacher

Brandon King

The NBA offseason delivered another stunning shakeup as the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to trade All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that also sends former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks. According to ESPN, the trade breaks down as follows: The move marks the end of Dort’s tenure in Oklahoma City, where he developed from an undrafted free agent into one of the league’s premier perimeter defenders. Known for his physical on-ball defense, toughness, and ability to guard multiple positions,…

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Lakers Continue Pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga as Potential Starting Forward

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing their pursuit of forward Jonathan Kuminga, with the team viewing the former lottery pick as a potential starting forward, according to Shams Charania.   Kuminga has emerged as one of Los Angeles’ top targets as the franchise continues reshaping its roster around Luka Dončić. The Lakers are reportedly looking for athleticism, size, and two-way versatility on the wing — areas where Kuminga could immediately help.   The 23-year-old forward brings a combination of explosiveness, defensive versatility, and scoring upside. Last season, Kuminga averaged 12.2…

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Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga Share Mutual Interest in Free Agency

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers and unrestricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga have mutual interest in a deal, according to Jovan Buha. Buha reports that Los Angeles continues to work behind the scenes in an effort to secure Kuminga’s commitment as the franchise looks to strengthen its wing rotation for the 2026-27 season. Kuminga enters free agency as one of the more intriguing forwards on the market after the Atlanta Hawks declined to pick up his option, making him an unrestricted free agent. That gives the Lakers the opportunity to negotiate directly…

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Nike Signs Hawks Rookie Kingston Flemings to Endorsement Deal

Brandon King

The business of basketball is moving quickly for Kingston Flemings. Fresh off hearing his name called as the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks rookie has already secured one of the sport’s most recognizable endorsements, signing a footwear and apparel deal with  Nike⁠. The agreement, first reported by sneaker and NBA insider Nick DePaula, adds Flemings to Nike’s growing roster of young NBA talent and underscores the confidence the brand has in the former Houston standout’s future. For Flemings, the deal represents another milestone…

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Report: Jaylen Brown’s Preferred Destinations Are Spurs and Hawks as NBA Draft Nears

Brandon King

The NBA rumor mill is heating up as the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, and one of the biggest names reportedly generating interest is Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. According to emerging league reports, Brown’s preferred destinations are the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks should he become available via trade. While Boston has not publicly indicated a desire to move the former Finals MVP, speculation surrounding the franchise’s future continues to intensify as the offseason draws near. Of the teams reportedly pursuing Brown, the Spurs are believed to be the…

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Kristaps Porzingis Traded to Atlanta in Three-Team Blockbuster Deal

Brandon King

The Boston Celtics are putting the finishing touches on a three-team deal that will send forward Kristaps Porzingis and second round draft pick to the Atlanta Hawks. The Brooklyn Nets will receive Terance Mann and the Hawks’ no. 22 pick, while Boston gets Georges Niang and a second round pick. 

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Hawks trade John Collins to Jazz for Rudy Gay and future second

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Courtesy of NBA.com News Services The Utah Jazz are busy once again in the offseason, agreeing to a reported frontcourt swap. Per multiple reports, the Atlanta Hawks are sending forward/center John Collins to Utah for swingman Rudy Gay and a second-round pick. The trade won’t be finalized until July 6 at the earliest. Hawks receive:  Jazz receive:  Last summer, the Jazz dealt All-Star center Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves and guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers. As a part of that trade, the Jazz got back Lauri Markkanen from the Cavs, who blossomed…

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Celtics move on to Eastern Semis, defeat Hawks 128-120

Brandon King

It took longer than expected, the Boston Celtics punched thjiert tocket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, as they finally dispatched the plucky Atlanta Hawks 128-120. It was a close affair and Boston would take a 68-67 lead at the half.The game would remain close in the second and was tied at 113 with 4:48 left in the game. The Celtics scored 8 straight to put them up 121-113 with 2:10 left in the game. The Hawks would get as close as five but could not capitlize on opportunities down the…

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Young and Jokic named NBA POYs

Brandon King

Monday afternoon the NBA announced their Players of the Week for games played March 28-April 3.Trae Young was named Eastern Conference Player f he Week and Nikola Jokic Western Conference Player of the Week. Western Conference POY, Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets It was another stellar week of play for Nuggets, leading his squad to an 3-1 week and averaged 34.8 points, a whopping 17.3 rebounds and an incredible 8.5 assists. With is play this season, Jokic has firmly entrenched himself in the MVP race, averaging 26.8 points, 13.7 rebounds and…

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July 1, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap : Brook Lopez plays like a big man…in 2021

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Brook Lopez shows what happens when you actually put your tallest players closest to the basket with 33 points Khris Middleton posts a near triple-double with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists Jrue Holiday has a strong performance, scoring 25 points, grabbing 6 boards and dishing out 13 dimes pt rb ast Brook LopezMIL vs. ATL 33 7 0   14-18 fg, 4 blk Khris MiddletonMIL vs. ATL 26 13 8   2 stl Jrue HolidayMIL vs. ATL 25 6 13 B. BogdanovićATL @ MIL 28 5…

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