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Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Decent output in spot start
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Flemings registered 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-4 FT) and two assists across 25 minutes in Monday's 132-123 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.
Flemings drew the start Monday due to the absence of CJ McCollum (nose) and logged the most minutes among Atlanta's starters, giving the rookie an extended opportunity in his preseason debut. He struggled with efficiency, committing three turnovers and recording just two assists, and his free-throw shooting was also subpar. However, Flemings is a candidate to see steady minutes off the bench in the Hawks' backcourt despite his rookie status, though his role throughout the remainder of the preseason will be worth monitoring.
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Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Goes for 14 in preseason opener
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Alexander-Walker supplied 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one steal across 16 minutes in Monday's 132-123 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.
Alexander-Walker drew the start and was productive during his abbreviated stint on the hardwood, reaching 14 points on only nine field-goal attempts. The 28-year-old is coming off a breakout 2025-26 campaign in which he averaged 20.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, and he should remain an important piece of Atlanta's backcourt in 2026-27, even if his minutes are limited in preseason.
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Hawks' Corey Kispert: Scores 19 points in preseason loss
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Kispert contributed 19 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes off the bench in Monday's 132-123 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.
Kispert made the most of his 20 minutes off the bench, led Atlanta in scoring, and also set a team high with four threes. The sharpshooter made the most of his limited workload, needing only 11 field-goal attempts to produce 19 points. Kispert's ability to stretch the floor should keep him firmly in Atlanta's rotation, though his fantasy value will depend on whether he can provide enough production outside of scoring and three-pointers.
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Hawks' Keshon Gilbert: Logs 15 minutes in preseason loss
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Gilbert (hip) posted two points (1-3 FG), two assists, one rebound and one steal across 15 minutes in Monday's 132-123 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.
Gilbert ended the Las Vegas Summer League on the inactive list with a hip issue, though he returned to action in the Hawks' preseason opener. The 23-year-old is signed to a two-way pact and figures to spend the majority of his time with Atlanta's G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Pops for double-double
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Newell finished with 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Monday's 132-123 preseason loss to Memphis.
Newell put together an impressive showing off the bench, as he shot the basketball with efficiency and crashed the glass for a team-high 12 rebounds. The Georgia product is in the mix for an increased role heading into the 2026-27 campaign, and Monday's performance will certainly help his case.
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Hawks' RayJ Dennis: Scores 12 points in preseason loss
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Dennis (Achilles) supplied 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 18 minutes in Monday's 132-123 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.
Dennis ended the Las Vegas Summer League on the inactive list due to a right Achilles issue, though he returned to game action Monday. The two-way player was one of six Hawks players to score in double figures, and he also tied for the team lead in steals. He's expected to spend the majority of the 2026-27 campaign with the Hawks' G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.
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Hawks' Isaac McKneely: Held out Monday
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McKneely (shoulder) didn't play in Monday's preseason game against Memphis.
McKneely, who signed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Atlanta in June, has been sidelined with a shoulder injury. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday in San Antonio.
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Hawks' Aaron Wiggins: Shut down with cut lip
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Wiggins won't return to Monday's preseason game against the Grizzlies due to a cut to his inner lip. He'll end with seven points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 11 minutes.
This appears to be a minor injury for Wiggins, but the Hawks will play it safe by sitting him down for the remainder of the matchup. He can be considered day-to-day leading up to Thursday's exhibition against San Antonio.
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Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Gets starting nod in preseason opener
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Flemings will start Monday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
With CJ McCollum (nose) unavailable, Flemings will draw the start in his preseason debut. The rookie will be joined in the first unit by Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu.
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Hawks' Luguentz Dort: Won't play Monday
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Dort won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Grizzlies due to a right knee contusion, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
The veteran swingman will be held out of Atlanta's preseason opener, leaving more minutes available for the likes of Corey Kispert, Aaron Wiggins and Jalen Wilson. Dort's next chance to play in the preseason will come Thursday against the Spurs.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Won't play Monday
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McCollum is out for Monday's preseason opener against the Grizzlies due to a nose contusion, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
McCollum is dealing with a bruised nose and will skip Monday's exhibition, but it shouldn't affect his status for the regular-season opener. His next chance to play will come Thursday in San Antonio.
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Hawks' Cameron Corhen: Signs with Atlanta
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Corhen signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Hawks on Monday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Corhen didn't hear his name called in this year's draft but will get the chance to compete for a spot on the Hawks' regular-season roster during training camp. The organization also holds his G League rights. Over 33 games at Pittsburgh in 2025-26, he averaged 13.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.8 minutes per showing.
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Hawks' Kobe Johnson: Joining Atlanta for training camp
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Johnson signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Hawks on Monday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson is set to join Atlanta for training camp, though the Hawks could waive him at any time since they own his G League rights. Over 32 appearances for the G League's College Park Skyhawks last season, he averaged 14.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.6 blocks across 30.6 minutes per tilt.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Looking to make another leap
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Hawks president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh said Johnson has "multiple levels he can raise his game to" as the forward continues his development, Malik Brown of ClutchPoints.com reports.
"Jalen's really hard on himself, and we're hard on Jalen because we think he has multiple levels he can raise his game to," Saleh said. The comments suggest Atlanta will continue pushing Johnson to expand his game, and he's up for the challenge. Look for Atlanta's franchise player to be heavily involved on both ends of the court this season.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Shot expected to improve
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Hawks president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh called Daniels "one of the most impactful players in the NBA" and an "all-world defender" while expressing confidence that his shooting will improve, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Daniels remained highly productive across the board in 2025-26, averaging 11.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 2.0 steals in 33.2 minutes across 76 regular-season appearances, but he connected on just 18.8 percent of his 1.5 three-point attempts per game. Despite the lack of perimeter shooting, Daniels shot 51.7 percent overall and earned a spot on the All-Defensive Second Team. Atlanta's continued confidence in his offensive development is encouraging heading into 2026-27.
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Hawks' Keon Johnson: Signs Exhibit 10 pact
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Johnson agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Hawks on Wednesday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson could compete for a spot on Atlanta's regular-season roster, though the organization already owns his G League rights and could waive him before training camp begins. The 2021 first-rounder appeared in 15 outings with the G League's Maine Celtics in 2025-26, averaging 16.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks across 24.4 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Dorian Finney-Smith: Traded to Atlanta
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The Hornets traded Finney-Smith to the Hawks on Tuesday in exchange for Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Finney-Smith has now been traded twice this offseason after Houston shipped him to Charlotte in a salary-dump move. The veteran forward has been a solid defender and floor spacer in his career, but he struggled mightily, mostly due to injuries, during his brief tenure with the Rockets. In Atlanta, Finney-Smith will compete for a reserve role, limiting his fantasy appeal.
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Hawks' Henri Veesaar: Diagnosed with torn ACL
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Veesaar was diagnosed with a torn right ACL and is expected to miss the 2026-27 season, the Hawks announced Monday.
Veesaar suffered the injury during a Sept. 15 workout, and an MRI confirmed the diagnosis. The No. 52 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Veesaar was expected to spend a lot of time with Atlanta's G League affiliate this season.
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Hawks' Devon Higgs: Joining Atlanta for camp
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The Hawks signed Higgs to a training camp contract Tuesday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
After participating in the Las Vegas Summer League with Atlanta, Higgs is linking back up with the Hawks. Rowland notes that Higgs is likely to eventually be waived and sent to the G League's College Park Skyhawks, though.
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Hawks' Corey Kispert: Role uncertain for 2026-27
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Kispert will have added competition for playing time after the Hawks acquired both Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins this offseason.
Kispert was traded from Washington to Atlanta last January, averaging 9.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 18.2 minutes per game in 39 regular-season appearances with the Hawks. However, the club traded for Wiggins, Dort and Ryan Nembhard this summer, giving up Zaccharie Risacher and draft capital in the two deals. Kispert's floor-spacing ability could help him retain a meaningful role, but he isn't guaranteed significant minutes in a crowded wing group.
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