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Signed Second-Round Picks Now Count Against Cap

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Between July 1 and July 30 of each NBA league year, a player signed using the second-round pick exception doesn’t count toward his team’s cap, but that changes as of July 31. Beginning on Thursday, each of the second-rounders signed using that exception will begin carrying 2025/26 cap hits. [RELATED: 2025 NBA Draft Pick Signings] The effect this will have on teams around the … [Read more...] about Signed Second-Round Picks Now Count Against Cap

3 Burning Questions For Hawks Heading Into 2025-26 Season

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When the Atlanta Hawks failed to reach the 2025 NBA Playoffs through the Play-In Tournament, familiar storylines began to crop up. The primary questions appeared to surround 2018 No. 5 pick Trae Young, who has both been on the trade block and admitted to his willingness to play for another franchise if the Hawks can’t win more with him. In these discussions, Young is typically … [Read more...] about 3 Burning Questions For Hawks Heading Into 2025-26 Season

Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis Feels ‘Fantastic’ After Recovering From Illness

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Kristaps Porzingis is feeling refreshed and ready to play again, he said in an interview with Latvia’s Sports Studija (YouTube link). Porzingis struggled mightily in the playoffs with the Celtics due to the lingering effects of a mysterious illness he contracted in February. It was later described as post-viral syndrome. He was dealt to the Hawks this summer. “I feel fantastic, … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis Feels ‘Fantastic’ After Recovering From Illness