en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Atlanta Hawks News https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/news Aday Mara would be a perfect addition for the Hawks, but he may not even be around at pick eight if teams' rumored interest is true. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:49 GMT Zach Langley https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56606625 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56606625 false false Following the Atlanta Hawks first-round exit at the hands of the New York Knicks, the draft prospect that’s probably been discussed the most is Aday Mara. It’s an understandable conversation based on both what transpired in the series and the current construction of Atlanta’s roster. Onyeka Okongwu has been a really solid player since entering […] Wed, 13 May 2026 12:57:49 GMT Chase Irle https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56604892 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56604892 false false We are fully in draft season now. With a lauded class of athletes entering the draft this cycle — barring some unexpected withdrawals — there will surely be differing opinions for the Hawks at number eight overall. Let’s do a quick check-in on who different media members project the Hawks to take, pre-combine edition: Jeremy […] Wed, 13 May 2026 11:20:01 GMT Wesley Morton https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56604169 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56604169 false false Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of a brain tumor, his family announced Tuesday. Collins spent 13 years as a player in the league for six different franchises. He revealed in 2013 that he was gay, an announcement that came toward the end of his playing career. Collins had been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, which has an extremely low survival rate. He was 47. Wed, 13 May 2026 00:55:56 GMT AJC Sports https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56600772 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56600772 true false Trailblazing NBA center and former Atlanta Hawk Jason Collins, who made history as the first openly gay active athlete in major North American professional sports, has died at 47 years old. Tue, 12 May 2026 23:25:07 GMT FOX 5 Atlanta https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56600082 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56600082 false false Keaton Wagler has obvious downsides to his game, making the possibility of him falling to the eighth pick a likely scenario. Tue, 12 May 2026 21:01:30 GMT Zach Langley https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56598452 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56598452 false false Atlanta is reportedly showing interest in acquiring Los Angeles' Austin Reaves this offseason, and the idea is more calculated than some may think. Tue, 12 May 2026 20:21:17 GMT Zach Langley https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56597939 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56597939 false false The Hawks have a chance to draft a seven-footer, but they'll have a tough choice to make regarding Onyeka Okongwu's role. Tue, 12 May 2026 19:39:55 GMT Antwane Willis https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56597424 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56597424 false false The Hawks made a controversial franchise-altering decision this season by trading Trae Young. Thankfully, NBA players think Atlanta made the right call. Tue, 12 May 2026 18:20:40 GMT Sam Allred https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56596399 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56596399 false false Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-hawks/Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WN... Tue, 12 May 2026 17:15:35 GMT Locked On Hawks https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56595518 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56595518 false false The NBA does a fantastic job of keeping the action rolling during the offseason. Trade rumors are rampant, and they’ve already begun, with the Milwaukee Bucks apparently finally opening the door to a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. The NBA Draft Lottery just took place, the draft will occur in a little over a month, and free […] Tue, 12 May 2026 16:46:55 GMT Chase Irle https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56595168 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56595168 false false Unlike the 2024 lottery, the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery was not kind to the Atlanta Hawks. They had just over a on Sunday after making the last summer. However, the Hawks landed the No. 8 pick — their most likely outcome heading into the lottery. Even though Atlanta likely misses out on , , , and , it still has a massive opportunity to find a building block for the future. There are many talented guards projected 5-10 in this loaded 2026 NBA Draft. Here are three players who could be available at No. 8. 2026 NBA Draft Gives Atlanta Hawks Plenty Of Guard Options Both and post-lottery mock drafts feature guards with picks 5-9. From high-flying athletes to dead-eye shooters, tenacious defenders and elite playmakers, Atlanta can bolster its backcourt for years to come with any of these three talented prospects. General manager Onsi Saleh’s decision likely shapes what the team explores in the trade and free-agent markets later this summer. Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas) burst onto the scene in his freshman season with the Arkansas Razorbacks. He averaged 23.5 points, 6.4 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 36 games. Acuff shot 48.4% from the field on 16.5 attempts and 44.0% on 5.8 three-pointers per game. He carried a gigantic 29.5% usage rate, impressively blending his electric scoring with high efficiency. The guard displayed great tools in pick-and-roll and creation for himself. Arkansas Darius Acuff Jr. — Pitless (@pitlessball) However, questions arise on the defensive end regarding his size and motor. Given his 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame, Acuff will be a defensive target for opposing offenses, especially early in his career. Atlanta just with defensive problems in , potentially making Acuff’s fit in Atlanta murky. He has all the tools to have offensive success in the league but will need to improve a lot defensively to become a two-way threat. Keaton Wagler (Illinois) Many mock drafts feature this talented freshman just behind the consensus top four guys. entered this season as a four-star prospect but quickly became one of the best players in college basketball at Illinois. He averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, shooting 44.5% from the field and 39.7% from deep. At 6-foot-5, Wagler has great height and length at the guard spot, which helps him knock down shots and make advanced reads over smaller defenders. His shot off the catch and dribble will give an NBA team great spacing, and he moves well without the ball. Illinois Keaton Wagler — Pitless (@pitlessball) Wagler will need to gain more muscle at the next level to finish through contact and match up against bigger NBA guards. While his shot creation in college popped, he lacks the speed or shiftiness that other lead ball handlers may possess. This raises questions about his off-the-dribble offensive arsenal, though his off-ball game immediately boosts a team’s offense and spacing. Kingston Flemings (Houston) Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson rarely trusts a freshman to lead his offense, but accomplished this feat. He put up 16.1 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 37 games this season. The 6-foot-3, 183-pound guard shot 47.6% from the field and 38.7% from deep but took just 2.9 threes per game. Flemings’ ball handling in traffic, burst off the dribble, pick-and-roll playmaking, and defensive intensity pop immediately. He can also cut and relocate effectively without the ball. His lack of three-point volume and heavy reliance on pull-up twos does not translate to many modern NBA offenses, but he has the shooting touch to score at all three levels. Houston Kingston Flemings — Pitless (@pitlessball) Flemings can be overly aggressive on defense, leading to foul trouble or unnecessary gambles. While there are no questions about his motor on that end, he will need to get stronger to hold his own against bigger NBA guards. However, he projects to be a strong point-of-attack defender against quicker, shiftier guards early in his professional career due to his athleticism, despite his small stature. © David Banks-Imagn Images Tue, 12 May 2026 16:40:38 GMT Michael Kobrinsky https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56595103 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56595103 false false The Los Angeles Lakers may now face a significant offseason challenge following their second-round playoff exit, with multiple teams reportedly emerging as potential threats to lure Austin Reaves away in free agency. According to a collaborative report from The Athletic’s Dan Woike and Sam Amick, rival executives around the league believe Reaves could command a […] The post appeared first on . Tue, 12 May 2026 16:15:33 GMT Julian Ojeda https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56594758 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56594758 false false With teams reportedly open to trading down in the 2026 NBA Draft, Atlanta could explore a franchise-changing opportunity in moving up. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:33:30 GMT Garrett Brown https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56593502 https://sportspyder.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/articles/56593502 false false