The Atlanta Hawks have not been as active this offseason as some of their Eastern Conference foes, instead opting for a different approach by retaining some key members of last season's team, drafting three rookies, and making some smaller-type trades to improve their depth. Last result: Atlanta Hawks 89-140 New York Knicks (2026-04-30). Recent form (last 5): 0W-0D-5L (LLLLL, most recent first); lost the last 5. The Hawks have made moves to replace Jonathan Kuminga on the roster with trades for Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort, but there is still a chance that Kuminga could sign with a team via sign-and-trade, which would affect the Hawks even if the sign-and-trade is not major and does not land the Hawks a high-level rotation player. The Lakers, Timberwolves, Clippers, Bucks, and Cavaliers have been mentioned as potential suitors for Kuminga, but there has not been any new reporting or insight into what might happen with this situation. Los Angeles and Cleveland were thought to be the favorites to land Kuminga, but the Cavaliers' move of Dennis Schroder to Charlotte has freed up some money and could give them an edge when it comes to what they can offer. This is the biggest potential domino that could affect the Hawks the rest of the offseason, due to the potential for Atlanta to add assets and make roster maneuvers.
What's at stake for the Atlanta Hawks? The
Hawks have to cut down their roster to 15 by the time the regular season begins, and they currently have 17 players on their roster. This is a roster crunch that the Hawks will have to navigate, and it's not clear what they will do to get down to 15. In all likelihood, two of Corey Kispert, Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard, Devin Carter, and Mouhamed Gueye will be gone from the roster, but all of those players come with challenges. Kispert is on an undesirable contract right now and the Hawks may have to attach picks to move him, which is something they don't love doing. Hield is on a de facto expiring contract, but does anyone want to pay him nearly $10 million this season after he couldn't get in the Hawks regular rotation? Carter cannot be traded until Aug. 30th and Nembhard cannot be traded until Sept. 19th. Both players are on lower salaries and the Hawks might want to keep them on the roster and get a look at them to see if they can be a rotation player for their team. Gueye is the toughest one, as his foot injury is going to potentially keep him out until November or beyond, causing him to miss training camp and the preseason. The Hawks have drafted Asa Newell and Zuby Ejiofor over the past two drafts and Gueye's deal is non-guaranteed. He could be traded for assets or waived.
What comes next? The
Hawks will have to make some tough decisions in the coming weeks to get their roster down to 15. They will have to weigh the pros and cons of keeping or trading each of the players who are on the bubble. The Hawks will also have to keep an eye on the Kuminga situation and see how it plays out. If Kuminga signs with a team via sign-and-trade, it could have a significant impact on the Hawks' roster and their chances in the playoffs. The Hawks will have to navigate this complex situation and make the best decisions for their team.
What's at stake for the Atlanta Hawks? The
Hawks' roster is a complex puzzle that they will have to solve in the coming weeks. They will have to make some tough decisions and navigate a complex situation. The outcome will have a significant impact on the team's chances in the playoffs and their overall success. Ahead of a run of games you can check on our [fixtures](/fixtures) page.
