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Hawks Among Favorites to Land $251 Million 3-Time All-Star in NBA Trade
Hawks Among Favorites to Land $251 Million 3-Time All-Star in NBA Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Hawks could acquire an All-Star before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season. After the moves the front office made to build a competitive team around Trae Young and their young core, adding another star could push them to the next level. Advertisement Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal is linked to the Hawks. According to Bovada, the Hawks are one of the favorites to land the three-time All-Star. Atlanta has +400 odds to be the next home of the star guard via a trade. The Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors are some of the other teams rumored to land the 6-foot-4 guard. Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) against Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3).Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images According to a recent report by Suns insider John Gambadoro, the team could trade Beal next. This followed after they traded All-Star forward Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. "There's a zero percent chance that Bradley Beal is back on this Suns team next year," the insider said. A trade for Beal might be difficult for any team. The former Washington Wizards star is on the fourth year of his five-year $251 million contract. On top of that, he's been through several minor injuries since his five-year deal started. Advertisement In the past three seasons, Beal has not reached the 60-game mark. The most games he played was 53, which was the amount games he played in each of the two seasons he's been with the Suns. Also, he's only averaged at least 20 points once since his maximum contract extension started. During his time in Phoenix, he's averaged 17.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists on 40.7% shooting from deep. Although he isn't the star that he once used to, Beal has still shown that he could be an All-Star from time to time. Related: Hawks Roster, Projected Starting Lineup After Kristaps Porzingis Trade This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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UCLA guard Kobe Johnson reunites with brother by signing with Atlanta Hawks
UCLA Bruins guard Kobe Johnson didn't hear his name called on NBA draft night, but his opportunity to play professionally in the NBA still emerged. Johnson signed a contract with Atlanta Hawks, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony on Twitter. Johnson has the opportunity to play beside his older brother, small forward Jalen Johnson on the Atlanta Hawks. Jalen Johnson was drafted by the Hawks in 2021 with the No. 20 pick, but will be returning from a season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, according to ESPN. The Atlanta Hawks received a 2026 First Round pick and drafted Georgia forward Asa Newell with the No. 23 pick in the NBA's 2025 draft after a trade down from No. 13 with the New Orleans Pelicans. Following the conclusion of the draft, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Real Madrid's Eli John Ndiaye signed a two-way contract with the Hawks. That made Johnson the third player of the draft class to sign with the Hawks and the first UCLA player signed by any team this year. Johnson played his first three years for the University of Southern California Trojans, but finished his collegiate career at UCLA for the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-6-inch guard put up a defensive clinic in his final three years of college earning back-to-back-to-back All-Defensive Team honors for his final two years for the Trojans in the PAC-12 and his year with the Bruins in the Big Ten. According to UCLA, the three-time All-Defensive player "averaged 7.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 steals per game in his collegiate career." The Atlanta Hawks pairing the Johnson brothers add an excitement to the team and pairing them alongside a rookie like Newell makes them an intriguing team to watch this upcoming season.
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'Push' Made for Surprise California Team to Trade for Hawks' Trae Young
'Push' Made for Surprise California Team to Trade for Hawks' Trae Young originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Could the Atlanta Hawks be seriously looking to ditch four-time All-Star point guard Trae Young this summer? Advertisement Granted, Young is an undersized lead guard and a defensive sieve. His Hawks have struggled around the fringes of the play-in tournament picture ever since their surprise run to the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals as a No. 5 seed. But Atlanta appears to be cementing a fun fringe contender around Young and rising power forward Jalen Johnson in a wide-open Eastern Conference playoff picture, with All-Stars Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, and Damian Lillard all potentially out for the entire 2025-26 season as they recover from Achilles tears suffered in the playoffs. The Hawks flipped their No. 13 pick to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for the rights to Georgia power forward/center Asa Newell and, stunningly, New Orleans' unprotected 2026 first round selection. Given the Pelicans' recent lack of on-court success, that pick could be quite good for what promises to be a loaded lottery class. Atlanta also traded away shooting guard Terance Mann, forward Georges Niang, their No. 22 pick, and their rights to the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2031 second round selection for Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis as part of a three-team deal with the Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young dribbles against the Dallas Mavericks during the second Jairaj-Imagn Images It appears the Hawks are laying the groundwork for the future with that Pelicans pick, while also bringing in a key win-now piece in Porzingis. Advertisement One team that is absolutely desperate for a high-caliber starting point guard, however, could be in the market for Young's services. If the price is right, would Atlanta bite? According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, some Sacramento Kings decision makers have advocated for a Young deal. Amick writes that "there was a push among some power-brokers for Sacramento to go after Atlanta's Trae Young, but league sources say the Kings didn't have interest because of his style of play (offense-first) and cost (he's extension-eligible this summer but is slated to earn $45.9 million next season and has a player option worth $48.9 million in 2026-27)." Advertisement Bringing in Young would only exacerbate the Kings' biggest problem: the club's best, most ball-dominant players are all offense-only pieces. Former All-Stars Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan all struggle on the other side of the floor, as does guard Malik Monk. Sacramento would likely offload at least one of these players (LaVine's money aligns nicely and Sacramento is already fielding trade offers for him, but Sabonis likely has the most trade value as a versatile modern center) in a Young deal, but even still, bringing in Young doesn't cure what ails the Kings. Related: Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea Has Hawks Land $194 Million Superstar for Trae Young This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Kings Make Decision on Blockbuster Trae Young Trade: Report
Kings Make Decision on Blockbuster Trae Young Trade: Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Sacramento Kings need a point guard after trading away De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in the recently concluded season. Without a legitimate point guard, the Kings struggled to finish the season strong. The team had to go through the entire campaign with various players at the lead guard position. Advertisement According to reports, the Kings have explored their options in the trade market for a new guard. One of the players they took an interest in is Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young. The four-time All-Star is an exciting player who can benefit from playing alongside Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. Additionally, the frontcourt tandem of Domantas Sabonis and Jonas Valanciunas gives Young more options offensively. However, a trade did not push through, and Sam Amick of The Athletic explained why. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young dribbles the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Estrada-Imagn Images According to Amick, the Kings didn't like Young's play style, which is more on the offensive side. "Similarly, there was a push among some power-brokers for Sacramento to go after Atlanta's Trae Young, but league sources say the Kings didn't have interest because of his style of play (offense-first) and cost (he's extension-eligible this summer but is slated to earn $45.9 million next season and has a player option worth $48.9 million in 2026-27)," Amick wrote. Advertisement In terms of offense, the Kings don't have a problem. They have LaVine and DeRozan, who are both skilled offensive stars. Moreover, their starting frontcourt players are known to be offensive assets. Amick also reported that the Kings explored the possibility of trading for Jrue Holiday before the Boston Celtics shipped him to the Portland Trail Blazers. However, his age (35) and salary ($104.4 million) were a concern. For Young, the Hawks haven't done much to hint that they are willing to part ways with him. The team's recent trade activity (trading for Kristaps Porzingis) suggests that the organization is willing to build a competitive group around the All-Star. Related: 'Push' Made for Surprise California Team to Trade for Hawks' Trae Young This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Atlanta Hawks Player in Kristaps Porzingis Trade Posts Immediate Reaction
Atlanta Hawks Player in Kristaps Porzingis Trade Posts Immediate Reaction originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After failing to repeat as NBA Champions following their second-round loss to the New York Knicks, many anticipated that the Boston Celtics would be busy in the trade market this offseason to shed some salary. So far, the Celtics have already made headlines after trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons, and the team is not done yet. Advertisement On Tuesday, Boston made their second major move of the offseason, trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade that also included the Brooklyn Nets. Following the trade, one of the players the Hawks moved on from took to social media to provide his immediate reaction. Atlanta Hawks guard Terance Mann (14).© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images In exchange for Porzingis, the Hawks sent Terance Mann and their No. 22 pick to Brooklyn, and they also sent Georges Niang and a second-round pick to Boston. Following the trade, Mann, who played 30 games for the Hawks after getting traded by the Los Angeles Clippers during the season, posted his immediate reaction to the move. "I was born in Brooklyn Hospital, this is crazyyyyy," Mann said on X. During his time in Atlanta, Mann averaged 9.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 54.1% from the field and 38.6% from beyond the arc. Advertisement Following this trade, which mostly acts as a salary dump for the Celtics to help them gain financial flexibility and move under the second apron, it will be interesting to see what is next to come. With the first round of the NBA Draft just a day away, Boston remains a team to monitor in the trade market. Related: TJ McConnell Receives Message From Ex-Celtics Star Before NBA Finals Game 7 Related: NFL Star Lamar Jackson Sends 5-Word Message to Jayson Tatum This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
