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Division Southeast
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Founded 1946

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Hawks eye expiring veterans after Lu Dort acquisition
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks eye expiring veterans after Lu Dort acquisition

The Atlanta Hawks completed a trade that sent top-draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Oklahoma City in exchange for perimeter defender Lu Dort. The move cost the Hawks three second-round selections, a price the front office deemed acceptable for a player who can guard multiple positions and stretch the floor. By swapping a future lottery asset for a proven NBA wing, Atlanta cleared a roster spot while adding a veteran who will likely sign an expiring contract.

Sports Illustrated
Lu Dort Could Elevate Hawks' Defense
Atlanta Hawks

Lu Dort Could Elevate Hawks' Defense

On Sunday the Atlanta Hawks completed a trade for Oklahoma City forward Luguentz Dort, adding a player widely regarded as one of the league’s premier defenders. Dort finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting last season and earned first-team All-Defense honors, confirming the defensive pedigree the Hawks were chasing. The move marks one of the biggest offseason transactions for Atlanta and signals a clear shift toward a more rugged, perimeter-focused identity.

Sports Illustrated
Hawks Bolster Defense with Luguentz Dort Arrival
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks Bolster Defense with Luguentz Dort Arrival

On Sunday the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks completed a three-team trade that sent veteran wing Luguentz Dort and rookie guard Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta. Oklahoma City received a collection of second-round picks, while Dallas acquired former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher. The transaction adds a proven perimeter defender to a Hawks roster that currently lists 17 players, two more than the league-mandated 15-man regular-season limit.

Sports Illustrated
Hawks hope Devin Carter adds athletic punch off bench
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks hope Devin Carter adds athletic punch off bench

The Atlanta Hawks added guard Devin Carter and a second-round pick from the Sacramento Kings in a trade announced this week. Carter entered the league as the No. 13 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and is now entering his third season after two years of limited NBA minutes. While the Hawks did not make a flurry of headline-grabbing moves, this acquisition gives them a player with upside and a contract that keeps them financially flexible.

Yahoo Sports
Hawks Pursue Peyton Watson via Sign-and-Trade
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks Pursue Peyton Watson via Sign-and-Trade

The Atlanta Hawks have enjoyed a relatively quiet offseason after completing much of their roster work early. While the front office has taken a measured approach, recent on-court performance has demonstrated that the team can compete at a high level, especially following the All-Star break when they posted a strong stretch and advanced past New York in the opening round of the playoffs. This blend of patience and proven capability frames the current strategic outlook for the organization.

Sports Illustrated
Zaccharie Risacher Set to Thrive After Hawks' Quiet Offseason
Atlanta Hawks

Zaccharie Risacher Set to Thrive After Hawks' Quiet Offseason

The Atlanta Hawks have opted for a subtle, youth-focused offseason, a stark contrast to the more aggressive moves seen across the league. Atlanta's front office focused on internal development. Their primary moves included drafting three rookies and re-signing existing free agents, along with acquiring Aaron Wiggins and Devin Carter via trade. This quiet approach, however, should be music to the ears of one particular young player: Zaccharie Risacher.

Sports Illustrated
Gray Media to broadcast Hawks games for 2026-27 season
Atlanta Hawks

Gray Media to broadcast Hawks games for 2026-27 season

The Atlanta Hawks announced Thursday that a new broadcast partnership with Gray Media will carry every regular-season contest that is not picked up by a national network on the company’s Atlanta station WANF and on the regional Peachtree Sports Network for the 2026-27 NBA season. The agreement makes Gray Media the official local television home for the Hawks, ensuring that fans can watch non-national games without a cable subscription.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Hawks’ Contract Landscape Offers Flexibility and Trade Leverage
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks’ Contract Landscape Offers Flexibility and Trade Leverage

The Atlanta Hawks have crafted a roster that balances competitive on-court performance with a salary structure that leaves ample room for maneuvering. By keeping overall payroll well beneath the league’s luxury-tax threshold, the franchise retains a variety of options both during the season and in the offseason. This financial flexibility is a direct result of strategic decisions made in assembling the current lineup, allowing the front office to contemplate moves without jeopardizing fiscal health.

Sports Illustrated
Jalen Johnson projected as NBA's 18th best in 2030
Atlanta Hawks

Jalen Johnson projected as NBA's 18th best in 2030

Analysts are forecasting that Atlanta’s rising forward Jalen Johnson will be ranked as the league’s 18th-best player in 2030. The projection follows a breakout 2025-26 season that cemented his reputation as one of the most versatile forwards in the NBA. While the outlook is speculative, it is rooted in the measurable improvements Johnson displayed over the past year and the trajectory outlined by his on-court performance.

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Hawks give rookie Zuby Ejiofor green light to shoot
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks give rookie Zuby Ejiofor green light to shoot

The Atlanta Hawks have embraced a simple mantra this offseason , any player can let it fly. That philosophy has filtered down to the newest addition to the roster, big man Zuby Ejiofor, who has been given clear permission to test his range in the NBA Summer League. The organization’s willingness to let a rookie stretch the floor reflects a broader cultural shift toward confidence and offensive freedom.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Hawks Salary Cap

Full contracts → Draft history
Total Cap $252.4M
Cap Space -$87.4M
Est. Tax Bill $0
Dead Cap $0
#PlayerPosAgeTypeCap HitGuaranteed
1Jalen JohnsonSF25RK-EXT$30.0M$30.0M
2Dyson DanielsPG23RK-EXT$25.0M$25.0M
3Jonathan KumingaPF24FA$24.3M—
4Onyeka OkongwuC26RK-EXT$16.1M$16.1M
5Nickeil Alexander-WalkerSG28S&T$14.4M$14.4M
6Corey KispertSF27RK-EXT$14.0M$14.0M
7Zaccharie RisacherSF21RK-1ST$13.8M$13.8M
8Buddy HieldSG34S&T$9.7M$3.0M
9Asa NewellPF21RK-1ST$3.4M$3.4M
10Mouhamed GueyePF24RK-2ND$2.4M—

Salary data via Spotrac. Updated daily.