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Hawks shrewdly trade back to 23, pick up 2026 unprotected first

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Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Great bit of maneuvering. With the 13th overall pick — their only draft pick coming into tonight (barring another trade) — the Atlanta Hawks have decided to move down and pick up additional draft capital. Shams Charania of ESPN has this report: The Atlanta Hawks are trading the No. 13 pick in the Draft to the New Orleans … [Read more...] about Hawks shrewdly trade back to 23, pick up 2026 unprotected first

Hawks opt for Asa Newell at 23rd overall

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Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images After some machinations, the Hawks get their guy. At the beginning of yesterday, the Hawks had picks no. 13 and 22. They moved pick no. 22 in the trade for Kristaps Porzingis late yesterday, then earlier tonight they executed a trade down from 13 down to 23 to pick up a future first-round pick. So finally, with this pick the … [Read more...] about Hawks opt for Asa Newell at 23rd overall

Hawks Best Draft Targets Post-Kristaps Porzingis Trade

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After completing a blockbuster trade that sent a shockwave through the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks will have one first-round pick (No. 13) in the 2025 NBA Draft. Originally, they were expected to target a center prospect, with multiple having worked out or interviewed with them. However, with Kristaps Porzingis now in the fold, it stands to reason that they’ll have … [Read more...] about Hawks Best Draft Targets Post-Kristaps Porzingis Trade

Hawks Get Steal of the Draft With Asa Newell Pick After Genius Trade

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After trading for Kristaps Porziņģis just one day before the draft, the Atlanta Hawks made another deal at the 2025 NBA Draft. They traded the 13th pick to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for the 23rd selection in the draft and an unprotected 2026 pick. Atlanta will receive the most favorable pick of New Orleans or the Milwaukee Bucks next season. The Hawks selected Asa … [Read more...] about Hawks Get Steal of the Draft With Asa Newell Pick After Genius Trade