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Rookie center Henri Veesaar sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during a workout on September 15 and will undergo surgery next month, the Hawks announced in a press release (Twitter link). According to the team, the Estonian big man is expected to miss the entire 2026/27 season. After spending three years playing a […]
The Rockets land Trey Murphy III. The Hawks bring back Clint Capela. The Pelicans begin rebuilding around Jabari Smith Jr. and a stack of draft assets. That is the premise of a hypothetical three-team trade constructed by Jackson Caudell of Atlanta Hawks On SI. To be clear, this is Caudell’s proposal. It is not a reported trade being discussed by the three teams. Anyway, the framework: Hawks receive: Clint Capela and a 2033 second-round pick from New Orleans. Rockets receive: Trey Murphy III, ...
The Atlanta Hawks' latest trade target could provide valuable small forward depth for the 2026-27 season and beyond.
The Rockets land Trey Murphy III. The Hawks bring back Clint Capela. The Pelicans begin rebuilding around Jabari Smith Jr. and a stack of draft assets. That is the premise of a hypothetical three-team trade constructed by Jackson Caudell of Atlanta Hawks On SI. To be clear, this is Caudell’s proposal. It is not a reported […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Trey Murphy III to Rockets, Clint Capela back to Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Even though the Hawks don't have much room to work with, a trade for Charlotte's Dorian Finney-Smith is well within reach.
The Hawks and Hornets are working on a Buddy Hield-Dorian Finney-Smith trade, and an early version included Atlanta's most recent waivee.
Atlanta’s interest in Dorian Finney-Smith further reveals Onsi Saleh’s commitment to building an elite defensive identity.
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a splash late in the offseason by signing former Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year deal worth $12.4 million. Kuminga has a player option for the 2027-28 season and is expected to be the team’s starting power forward going into the year. The Wolves needed […]
With NBA Media Day right around the corner, teams are still trying to round out their roster for training camp. There are some moves being made here and there, but there’s a chance that a trade could come to fruition in the coming days that involves the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets, according to NBA […] The post NBA rumors: Hawks, Hornets holding ‘on-and-off’ trade discussions as training camp nears appeared first on ClutchPoints .
New reports indicate Devin Carter was involved in Hawks-Hornets trade talks before being waived. Did he intentionally steer his way to the Celtics?
Rim efficiency and three-point volume increases can make Kingston Flemings the Hawks' next franchise star.
Dorian Finney-Smith and Buddy Hield arrived in Charlotte and Atlanta with different jobs in mind. Finney-Smith was supposed to give the Hornets a veteran wing. Hield was expected to add shooting for the Hawks. Neither player has settled into a clear place this early. Now both names have surfaced in trade talks. The idea remains [...]
The preseason is approaching fast, but it sounds like the roster for the upcoming season is still fluid. Atlanta has signed and waived four names (Devon Higgs, Keyshawn Bryant, Lamont Butler, and Will Baker) in recent days — names that will likely end up on the roster of the College Park Skyhawks. But even the […]
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent remains without a team ahead of the 2026-27 season, but he reportedly turned down an opportunity to sign with the reigning NBA champions. According to NBA insider Mark Stein , Vincent decided not to sign with the New York Knicks , electing to wait for a more sure-fire opportunity for the upcoming season. "The Stein Line has learned that former Heat, Lakers and Hawks guard Gabe Vincent could have signed with the Knicks as well to join the wing battle...
Ben Simmons has explained the thinking behind one of the most scrutinized moments of his career – his decision to pass instead of attempting an open dunk late in Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks in the 2021 playoffs. Simmons said the play unfolded too quickly for him to recognize how much room he actually […] The post Ben Simmons explains infamous pass against Hawks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Hawks and Hornets have discussed a potential trade built around Buddy Hield and Dorian Finney-Smith, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Fischer reported that the teams have held on-and-off talks at various points this month, though there is no indication that an agreement is imminent, as relayed by NBA On SI. Atlanta has explored […] The post Hawks, Hornets have discussed Buddy Hield-Dorian Finney-Smith trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Two rising Eastern Conference teams, the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks, are reportedly in discussions regarding a trade that would swap key role players ahead of the upcoming season. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer , the Hornets and Hawks have engaged in on-and-off trade talks that would send Buddy Hield to Charlotte and land Dorian Finney-Smith in Charlotte. "Atlanta and Charlotte, league sources say, have engaged in on-and-off trade discussions at various points this month on tra...
The Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks have discussed a potential trade centered around Dorian Finney-Smith and Buddy Hield, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. “Atlanta and Charlotte, league sources say, have engaged in on-and-off trade discussions at various points this month on trade frameworks that would feature the Hornets’ Dorian Finney-Smith and the […] The post Hornets and Hawks discuss Hield-Finney-Smith trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Reports indicate that the Hawks have been actively trying to offload Buddy Hield's contract, even engaging in discussions with the Hornets to do so.
By Eli Cohen | at September 20, 2026 7:07 pm While much of the NBA’s business has concluded ahead of the 2026/27 season, some teams are still mulling over decisions or potential changes to be made. Two of those teams are the Hawks and Hornets. The two Southeast Division squads have been intermittently discussing a trade that would include sending Buddy Hield to Charlotte and Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, via Marc Stein (subscriber link). Previous ...
While much of the NBA’s business has concluded ahead of the 2026/27 season, some teams are still mulling over roster decisions or potential changes. Two of those teams are the Hawks and Hornets. The two Southeast Division squads have been intermittently discussing a trade that would include sending Buddy Hield to Charlotte and Dorian Finney-Smith […]
The Golden State Warriors mid-season trade with the Atlanta Hawks is set for a twist with surging rumors of a Buddy Hield move to the Charlotte Hornets.
After joining the Atlanta Hawks halfway through the 2025-26 campaign, Buddy Hield could be on the move again.
Raptors The Raptors added Kawhi Leonard, giving them another elite and versatile defender beside Scottie Barnes. That still doesn’t guarantee an answer for every opponent. Rocco Moschella of NBA On SI identified teams with multiple creators and a strong interior presence as Toronto’s most difficult potential matchup. Barnes and Leonard can handle the first two […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard’s return could give the Hawks another serious competitor when the next major player hits the trade market.