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by Hoops Hype
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
by Hoops Hype
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
by Hoops Hype
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
by Hoops Rumors
In their latest round-up of scuttlebutt ahead of the start of free agency on Monday, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) reiterate or confirm a few of the rumors that have been percolating in recent days, writing that Dennis Schröder appears to be on track to join the Kings on a two-year deal worth the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, while D’Angelo … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Jerome, Kennard, Capela, Lakers, Bulls, More
by Hoops Rumors
9:12pm: The Rockets are acquiring Capela in a sign-and-trade with the Hawks, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link), who reports that Houston is giving Atlanta a second-round pick swap in 2031 and cash to complete the deal. 7:03pm: The Rockets continued to retool their frontcourt by agreeing to a three-year, $21.5MM contract with Hawks free agent Clint … [Read more...] about Clint Capela Agrees To Three-Year Contract With Rockets