Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh frequently used the word “optionality” this summer in his first press conference. The new front office embodied the Hawks’ flexibility when they acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker via sign-and-trade with a $25.2 million trade exception. Luke Kennard also signed his one-year, $11 million deal under the mid-level exception. Perhaps Saleh’s … [Read more...] about 2 Veteran Candidates For The Hawks’ Final Roster Spot
The Best NBA Players To Be Traded This Offseason
After looking at the best free agents to change teams this offseason, let’s transition to the best NBA players that have been traded in the offseason. Certainly, more trades can still be consummated. Keep in mind, the Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle deal didn’t go down until early October last year. For now, these are the best players that have been shipped to another team. … [Read more...] about The Best NBA Players To Be Traded This Offseason
The Best Players To Change Teams In Free Agency This Offseason
Other than some notable restricted free agents, many of the more impactful players on the market have been signed. Let’s take a look at the best players that changed teams via free agency this offseason. These are only free agents, so someone like Kevin Durant, who changed teams by way of trade, is not included. Other notable free agents that changed teams include Caris LeVert … [Read more...] about The Best Players To Change Teams In Free Agency This Offseason
Atlanta Hawks Key Youngsters Have Uneven Summer League, What Does It Mean Going Forward?
The Atlanta Hawks sent a lot of talent to Vegas this summer, including three recent draft picks. While each of the Hawks’ top picks was productive, the overall performance of the Hawks’ key youngsters was mixed. Atlanta Hawks’ Key Youngsters Have Uneven Summer League Performance: What Does It Mean Going Forward? Atlanta improved to 4-0 in the Las Vegas Summer League with a … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks Key Youngsters Have Uneven Summer League, What Does It Mean Going Forward?
Hawks Front Office Addressed 3 Key Issues From Last Season
The Atlanta Hawks are having one of their best offseasons in quite some time. Led by new general manager Onsi Saleh, the front office promptly addressed liabilities that the team experienced throughout the 2024-25 campaign. After Jalen Johnson went down, the frontcourt depth and size appeared questionable at best, with Mouhamed Gueye and Georges Niang taking over Johnson’s … [Read more...] about Hawks Front Office Addressed 3 Key Issues From Last Season