The Hawks got their main target.
After landing Kristaps Porginzis through trade last week, Atlanta has now landed another major target to upgrade their roster. Two-way guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has reportedly agreed to a contract with the Hawks per Shams Charania of ESPN:
Free agent Nickeil Alexander-Walker has agreed to a four-year, $62 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks, plus a player option and trade kicker, sources tell ESPN. CAA Co-Heads of Basketball Aaron Mintz/Austin Brown and Steven Heumann reached the contract with the Hawks tonight. pic.twitter.com/G93cmxsHGo
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025
The 26-year-old Alexander-Walker will reportedly come over in a sign-and-trade that has yet to be worked out, but he’s been a major part of two Timberwolves teams that have gone deep into the last two NBA playoffs. He averaged 8.7 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 44% from the floor and 39% from three in his last two seasons in Minnesota. But his calling card, alongside his three-point shooting, is his tough and relentless perimeter defense.
Welcome to Atlanta, Nickeil Alexander-Walker!