The Los Angeles Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga have yet to come to terms on a contract. As time passes, both sides seem to be inching closer to the inevitable. With the Cleveland Cavaliers also showing serious interest in the Atlanta Hawks free agent, the Lakers have competition. Now that LeBron James has made his decision, Kuminga […]
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Warriors The Warriors may not have landed LeBron James, but they don’t appear headed for a major roster shakeup, either. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, veteran forward Draymond Green is expected to re-sign with Golden State on a one-year deal worth roughly $27.7 million after declining his player option earlier this offseason. The move would […]
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Don’t expect the Hawks to immediately pursue an extension with recent acquisition Luguentz Dort, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line report in a Substack article. Atlanta acquired Dort from the Thunder in a three-team transaction due to Oklahoma City’s desire to cut costs. Oklahoma City exercised its $17.7MM option on Dort and […]
The Atlanta Hawks and their fans should expect to see Dyson Daniels return to form - or reach a new peak - from beyond the arc next season.
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has worked very hard to improve his three-point shooting, but will it be enough?
This is some pretty rare video from 1964, of a Game 7 between the (then) St. Louis Hawks and the (then) San Francisco Warriors. There are at least three Hall of Famers in this game: Wilt Chamberlain and Nate Thurmond for the Warriors, and Bob Pettit for the Hawks. San Francisco started both Chamberlain, who […]
The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly land Jonathan Kuminga after the Atlanta Hawks prefer their proposal over that of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the upcoming NBA season.
Jonathan Kuminga is once again back at the center of attention this offseason, with his destination for the upcoming NBA season still uncertain. While the Cleveland Cavaliers have shown interest in the forward, it appears the Los Angeles Lakers possess a superior proposal.
According to ESPN’s Jed Fontaine, Jonathan Kuming...
The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason has been about near misses more than aggressive maneuvers. But their dramatic roster transformation around Luka Doncic is not completely finished just yet. Following major additions like center Walker Kessler, general manager Rob Pelinka remains relentless in his pursuit of Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. Reporter Dave McMenamin revealed on NBA […]
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From the moment the Hawks declined their team option for Jonathan Kuminga, he was linked to the Lakers. LA lacks forwards with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura gone, making Kuminga a great option at the wing position. There were rumors the Hawks were open to a sign-and-trade and reports the Lakers offered Kuminga a two-year, […]
The Atlanta Hawks unexpectedly have a golden opportunity to retain Jonathan Kuminga, instantly giving them one of the best second units in the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers will not acquire Jonathan Kuminga via a sign and trade with the Atlanta Hawks this summer.
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Like Tobias Harris before him, John Collins' salary alone will get him thrown into Detroit Pistons trade rumors.
Reports during the past week or two have indicated that LeBron James has all the information he needs to choose his next team and isn’t waiting on any of the suitors in the running to make another roster move, but some of the sources who have spoken to Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports have questioned […]
Zach Kram of ESPN has handed out his grades for all 30 teams in the Association, with the Hawks earning some of the highest remarks. — Grade: A- Depending on how coach Quin Snyder structures his rotation, the Hawks might not have added a single starter this offseason — although they did well to re-sign CJ […]
Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included Victor Wembanyama‘s new contract, the Pelicans‘ quiet summer, the Hawks‘ options with Jonathan Kuminga, the Wizards‘ Anthony Davis strategy and more! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access weekly subscriber-only […]
The Hawks added Lu Dort in a three-team deal, but they could make a much bigger move sometime soon.
The ripple effects of the news of wing Lu Dort's trade from the Thunder to Hawks should be a clear signal to the Chicago Bulls to keep tabs on Jaylin Williams.
The Hawks have been among the league’s busiest teams this offseason, and while the brunt of the work may be complete, Onsi Saleh isn’t quite finished. The situation surrounding Jonathan Kuminga remains very fluid, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The bouncy wing remains open to returning to Atlanta, but […]
The Atlanta Hawks have been the masters of the trade system this offseason, and with it, they’ve acquired players who have the chance of elevating the team this upcoming season. With the financial flexibility the Hawks have, they’ve been able to take on contracts while also not having to give up much in return. In […]
The Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks have yet to reach an agreement involving a deal for Jonathan Kuminga. Despite weeks of interest from the Lakers, Kuminga continues to dangle in unrestricted free agency, with the Cleveland Cavaliers also emerging as a strong suitor to sign the young swingman. But Cleveland won’t take a step toward […]
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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Set 2026-27 Preseason Schedule, Highlighted By China Return The Dallas Mavericks will play two preseason games in China against the Houston Rockets before closing out the slate with home matchups against New Orleans and Atlanta at American Airlines Center. It marks Dallas’ first trip to China since the 2018-19 preseason. DALLAS […]
The Miami Heat are having an eventful offseason after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo and becoming a top choice for LeBron James. However, it appears they were trying to acquire another major name via the trade block. Lu Dort was traded this week by the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks to clear up more […]
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Hawks The Hawks’ roster may be crowded, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Jonathan Kuminga is gone for good. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Atlanta hasn’t ruled out bringing Kuminga back on a one-plus-one contract despite already carrying 17 players on standard deals. Several roster questions remain unresolved. Buddy Hield continues to be mentioned as […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers were interested in trading for Lu Dort before he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, and this would've been awkward for Dallas Mavericks fans. Many Mavericks fans still dislike Dort due to some questionable antics from the playoffs.
After acquiring Lu Dort from the Oklahoma CIty Thunder, it's clear the Hawks have improved this summer while not damaging their future.