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Xavier Cooks Henri Veesaar scores 14 points vs. San Antonio
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 1:05 PM
Henri Veesaar finished with 14 points (5-of-8 FGs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and two three-pointers against the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: Veesaar was quiet in Salt Lake City, but he was able to make a strong offensive impact in his first game in Las Vegas. He got some boards and defensive stats as well, which was a nice bonus, but his success on offense will help him get on the floor in year one. Defense is still a question mark for him, but if he's able to score in year one, he could end up being a rotation piece for the Hawks as a rookie. |
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Xavier Cooks Zuby Ejiofor tallies 12/4/3/1 line vs. Spurs
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 1:02 PM
Zuby Ejiofor contributed 12 points (2-of-7 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: Ejiofor has struggled with his scoring efficiency through three summer league games, but he has still found other ways to impact the game. He made more of an impact on the glass in Salt Lake City, but he has been a solid playmaker and defender in all three games so far. He should end up slotting in as a valuable rotation piece for the Hawks in year one. |
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Xavier Cooks Kingston Flemings dishes out eight dimes in SL win
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 12:58 PM
Kingston Flemings finished with five points (2-of-7 FGs), one rebound, eight assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer against the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: Flemings has struggled as a scorer this summer, but his impact as a defender and playmaker has been evident. That was the case in Salt Lake City, and it has carried over to Las Vegas. So far this summer, he has 22 assists, 10 stocks and just three turnovers. Atlanta has enough scoring options, so if Flemings' scoring struggles continue during the regular season, his defense and playmaking should allow him to still make a positive impact in year one. |
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Jonathan Kuminga Report: LAL interested in Kuminga sign-and-trade
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 4:34 PM
California Post
Khobi Price of the California Post reports that the Lakers are interested in acquiring Jonathan Kuminga via sign-and-trade.
Analysis: While there is mutual interest between the Lakers and Kuminga, who is an unrestricted free agent after the Hawks declined his option, the two sides are reportedly far apart on a deal. With the Lakers' activity at the start of free agency, they're limited in how much money they can spend to fill their remaining roster spot. In fact, the Lakers would have to shed $20 million to pay Kuminga $10 million annually, and that price tag won't get the job done. As a result, it's been reported that the Lakers are interested in a sign-and-trade that would send Jarred Vanderbilt and a 2032 first-round pick to Atlanta. While Vanderbilt offers limited offensive production at best, he is a solid defender. However, his contract combined with a future first-round pick may not be all that appealing to the Hawks. Cleveland is also reportedly interested in Kuminga, but the chase for LeBron James takes priority for the Cavaliers. |
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Xavier Cooks Henri Veesaar has 11/5/4 in Utah Summer League
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 3:23 PM
Henri Veesaar finished Tuesday's game with 11 points (4-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in the win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Veesaar logged 24 minutes and showcased some of the long-distance shooting that made him an intriguing prospect. He finished as one of six Hawks players to score in double figures, with his four assists being a nice bonus. Veesaar was selected in the second round of the most recent draft and could have a chance to play minutes for the Hawks this season. His progress will be worth following throughout the summer. |
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Xavier Cooks Kingston Flemings blocks three shots vs. Thunder
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 3:07 PM
Kingston Flemings finished Monday's win over the Thunder with 12 points (4-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, one steal and three blocked shots.
Analysis: After struggling with his shot in his summer debut on Saturday, Flemings cleaned some things up on Monday. However, where he once again stood out was as a playmaker and defender. Flemings recorded five more assists while committing just one turnover, and his four âstocksâ included three blocked shots. While he's likely to come off the bench as a rookie, Flemings has shown early on that he may offer value in deeper redraft leagues to managers specifically seeking assists and defensive stats. |
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Xavier Cooks Zuby Ejiofor drops 19 points, 15 rebounds vs. OKC
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 3:03 PM
Zuby Ejiofor recorded 19 points (5-of-13 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), 15 rebounds, three assists, one block and three three-pointers in Monday's win over the Thunder.
Analysis: After starting slowly, due mainly to Oklahoma City's Aday Mara, Ejiofor looked far more comfortable offensively in the second half. Excellent on the glass throughout, he made his final three shots after starting 2-of-10 from the field. Eight of Ejiofor's field-goal attempts came from beyond the arc, a major departure from what he was asked to do at the college level. Due to Atlanta's need for interior depth, he'll be in the mix for rotation minutes when training camp begins. That won't mean much in redraft leagues, but Ejiofor will be a solid option to have rostered in dynasty leagues. |
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Xavier Cooks Henri Veesaar posts 5/3/1 line in debut
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 1:20 PM
Henri Veesaar contributed five points (2-of-4 FGs), three rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer against the Jazz on Saturday.
Analysis: Veesaar slid to the Hawks at pick No. 52 last month, but he's far more talented than his draft slot. However, he didn't contribute much during his 18-minute summer league debut. It's obviously far too early to draw any conclusions, but Veesaar should see his role increase as summer league continues. |
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Xavier Cooks Zuby Ejiofor tallies 8/11/2/3 line vs. Utah
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 1:16 PM
Zuby Ejiofor contributed eight points (2-of-7 FGs), 11 rebounds, two assists and three steals against the Jazz on Saturday.
Analysis: Ejiofor was the Hawks second first-round pick last month, and he has a chance to be a rotation player this season. While he didn't do much scoring in this game, he found other ways to make an impact, which is certainly an encouraging sign. Ejiofor made his mark on defense and on the glass and should spend time as both a backup power forward and backup center during his rookie season. |
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Xavier Cooks Kingston Flemings dishes out nine dimes in debut
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 1:15 PM
Kingston Flemings finished with 14 points (4-of-16 FGs), one rebound, nine assists, four steals and two three-pointers in a 103-102 loss to the Jazz on Saturday.
Analysis: The Hawks added Flemings with the No. 8 pick in the draft, and while he struggled to score, there was a lot to like about what he did as a playmaker. One encouraging aspect about what he did as a scorer was his shot from deep, which was a question mark entering the draft. He even hit a big shot that nearly tied the game at 100 late, but his foot was in the line. Still, the assists and steals should be his bread and butter for fantasy hoops, and he only turned the ball over once. |
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Jock Landale Jock Landale, Hawks agree to one-year contract
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 6:51 AM
Shams Charania
Jock Landale and the Hawks have agreed to a one-year contract worth $14 million.
Analysis: Between the Grizzlies and Hawks, Landale appeared in 67 games in 2025-26. Serving mainly as Onyeka Okongwu's backup until a high ankle sprain ended his season in early April, the 6-foot-11 center averaged 9.1 points and 4.1 rebounds in 19.4 minutes for the Hawks. Landale's return fortifies Atlanta's center rotation, which the team added to in the draft by selecting Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overall pick. |
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Jonathan Kuminga Report: Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga option
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 10:59 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Hawks have declined Jonathan Kuminga's option for the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: With Kuminga's $24.33 million option, it's unsurprising the Hawks declined to exercise it. According to multiple reports, the front office attempted to find a trade partner but failed, leading to this transaction. Acquired from the Warriors, Kuminga appeared in 16 games for Atlanta, averaging 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 three-pointers in 22.1 minutes. While he had his moments of fantasy relevance, especially with the Warriors, Kuminga likely needs to land in a position where he'll be featured to be worth the risk in most drafts. |
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Buddy Hield Scotto: ATL to guarantee Hield's 2026-27 salary
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 3:20 PM
Michael Scotto
Hoopshype's Michael Scotto is reporting that the Hawks will fully guarantee Buddy Hield's salary for the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: With Hield's $9.66 million salary reportedly going to be guaranteed, the Hawks will retain a proven veteran who has consistently been one of the league's best three-point shooters. His salary could also be used as filler in a potential trade, . Regardless, Hield didn't have much value in fantasy leagues last season aside from scenarios in which managers need streaming options for three-point production. He barely played at all for the Hawks after the trade. |
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Mouhamed Gueye Hawks exercise 26-27 option for Mouhamed Gueye
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
Michael Scotto
Hawks exercised Mouhamed Gueye's option for the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: After appearing in 39 NBA games in his first two seasons, Gueye played in 77 games in 2025-26. The 6-foot-10 forward provided additional depth in the frontcourt, averaging 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 15.3 minutes. With the Hawks drafting Zuby Ejiofor and Henri Veesaar and possibly looking to add another frontcourt player in free agency, Gueye's opportunities may take a hit in 2026-27. |
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Xavier Cooks The slide ends: Hawks trade up to take Veesaar
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 3:57 PM
Hawks selected Henri Veesaar with pick No. 52 in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: After three seasons at Arizona, playing two, the 6-foot-11 Veesaar made a decision that likely made him a first-round pick. He transferred to North Carolina and was featured more offensively, resulting in a significant increase in production. Veesaar averaged 17.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers, shooting 60.8 percent from the field and 61.5 percent from the foul line. Veesaar also shot 42.6 percent from three, taking advantage of his increased offensive freedom. Most mocks had Veesaar going in the first round, so it was a big surprise that he slid this far. The Hawks traded up from pick 57 to add him, and with Jock Landale set to his free agency, Veesaar could see some time as the backup center in Atlanta early on. |
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Xavier Cooks Hawks draft Zuby Ejiofor with second first-rounder
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 4:49 PM
Hawks selected Zuby Ejiofor with the No. 23 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: After one season at Kansas, Ejiofor spent the next three at St. John's, breaking out during his junior campaign. The 6-foot-9 pivot was even better as a senior, averaging 16.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.1 blocks while shooting 53.6 percent from the field and 71.8 percent from the foul line. After being crowned the Big East's Most Improved Player in 2024-25, Ejiofor won conference Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2025-26. His length, athleticism and motor are most evident on the defensive end of the floor, which gives Ejiofor a shot at making an immediate impact in the NBA. He'll likely fill in as a rotational reserve in the frontcourt, which may not give him much of an opportunity to provide much for fantasy managers. |
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Xavier Cooks Hawks use No. 8 pick to select Kingston Flemings
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 2:54 PM
Hawks selected Kingston Flemings with the No. 8 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: The 6-foot-3, 183-pound Flemings was one of the best players in college basketball, earning consensus All-America honors during his lone season at Houston. In 37 games, he averaged 16.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 three-pointers, shooting 47.6 percent from the field, 38.7 percent from three and 84.5 percent from the foul line. Boasting the size, athleticism and instincts needed to defend his position, Flemings can also score on all three levels, but there is still room for growth on that end of the floor. He joins a perimeter rotation led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum, so Flemings will have some good players to learn from as he begins his NBA journey. Atlanta's need for additional playmaking on the perimeter gives him a shot at achieving fantasy relevance as a rookie. |
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Aaron Wiggins Report: Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 4:35 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Thunder are trading Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks for two future second-round picks.
Analysis: Consistently contending for an NBA championship gets expensive, especially in the current era. Oklahoma City holds team options on Isaiah Hartenstein, Luguentz Dort and Kenrich Williams, and the franchise also has to account for the extensions for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren that will go into effect. Moving the remainder of Wiggins' five-year, $45 million contract frees up some money, while the Hawks add a versatile forward whose opportunities decreased during the postseason. Wiggins had his moments of fantasy relevance with the Thunder, usually when the team was shorthanded. His fantasy outlook in Atlanta depends partially on what happens with Jonathan Kuminga, who has a team option for next season. To consummate the deal, Oklahoma City received Atlanta's 2030 second-round pick and the least favorable of Atlanta or the Lakers' 2032 second-round pick. |
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CJ McCollum Report: Hawks, CJ McCollum agree to extension
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 7:34 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Hawks and CJ McCollum have agreed to a one-year extension worth $21 million.
Analysis: McCollum was eligible for a contract extension until June 30, and Sunday's report means that he won't hit free agency at the end of the month. Also, the new deal includes a trade kicker. After being acquired from the Wizards as part of the Trae Young trade, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 18.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers with the Hawks. And his play was a big reason why the Hawks were able to hand the Knicks two of their three losses on the way to New York's first NBA title since 1973. As a starter, McCollum can offer solid value to fantasy managers, regardless of league format. |
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Xavier Cooks Hawks sign Quin Snyder to multiyear extension
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 7:24 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Hawks have signed head coach Quin Snyder to a multiyear contract extension.
Analysis: In 267 games with the Hawks in his three and half years as the team's head coach, Snyder has coached his team to a 132-135 record. Snyder isn't quite a .500 coach with the team, but Atlanta's late-season resurgence and playoff appearance after trading Trae Young showed team brass enough to bring Snyder back. |
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