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Yossi Gozlan: The Atlanta Hawks preserve their $14.1 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception by sign and trading for Nickeil Alexander-Walker. They are $18.5 million below the luxury tax, so they could use the full amount. Alexander-Walker goes into the Dejounte Murray trade exception. … [Read more...] about
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Shams Charania: Hawks star Trae Young reached out to Kennard and Nickeil Alexander-Walker this evening to help recruit them to the franchise, sources said. Two big wing gets for the Hawks. … [Read more...] about Trae Young involved in recruiting free agents to Hawks
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This marks the second consecutive strong offseason for Atlanta, whose direction crystallized around Young with these moves. But will they keep him long term? Starting on July 6, Young is eligible for a four-year, $229 million extension that would take him into his 30s. He is entering the last guaranteed year of his contract, with a player option for the 2026-27 season. … [Read more...] about
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Michael Scotto: The Atlanta Hawks and Luke Kennard have agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal, league sources confirm. ESPN first to report. Hawks officials and CAA representatives Aaron Mintz and Dave Spahn finalized the deal. … [Read more...] about
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Jake Fischer: Clint Capela is going to return to Houston by why of sign-and-trade, sources say. The Rockets are sending a 2031 second-round pick swap plus cash to the Hawks, in exchange for helping facilitate the veteran center’s second stop in Houston. … [Read more...] about