Fantasy Basketball Fallers at Guard - 2021-22 Season Review
We're this close to the regular season, and while there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies (check out all of our NBA Draft analysis here), we still need to reflect on the 2021-2022 season and what happened just a few months back in time. We're having the first proper NBA offseason in […]
Fantasy Basketball Risers at Forward - 2021-22 Season Review
We're this close to the regular season, and while there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies (check out all of our NBA Draft analysis here) we still need to reflect on the 2021-2022 season and what happened just a few months back in time. We're having the first proper NBA offseason in […]
Fantasy Basketball Risers at Guard - 2021-22 Season Review
We're this close to the regular season, and while there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies (check out all of our NBA Draft analysis here), we still need to reflect on the 2021-2022 season and what happened just a few months back in time. We're having the first proper NBA offseason in […]
2022-23 Fantasy Basketball Comeback Candidates - Wings and Big Men: Part 1
There is a thing the NFL does that the NBA does not: hand a Comeback Player of the Year award after every season. As the very own NFL defines it, this award is given "to the player who shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, in the form of not being in the NFL the previous year, […]
Losers from the 2022-23 NBA Offseason Trades - Part 2
The NBA offseason has turned into a matter of days--hours, if you push it--when it comes to player movement. Tampering present or not, the truth is that franchises lose no time in inking their new acquisitions to healthy deals, wheeling and dealing rookies and draft picks left and right, and pulling off trades with other […]
Losers from the 2022-23 NBA Offseason Trades - Part 1
The NBA offseason has turned into a matter of days--hours, if you push it--when it comes to player movement. Tampering present or not, the truth is that franchises lose no time in inking their new acquisitions to healthy deals, wheeling and dealing rookies and draft picks left and right, and pulling off trades with other […]
Winners from the 2022-23 NBA Offseason Trades - Part 2
The NBA offseason has turned into a matter of days--hours, if you push it--when it comes to player movement. Tampering present or not, the truth is that franchises lose no time in inking their new acquisitions to healthy deals, wheeling and dealing rookies and draft picks left and right, and pulling off trades with other […]
Winners from the 2022-23 NBA Offseason Trades - Part 1
The NBA offseason has turned into a matter of days--hours, if you push it--when it comes to player movement. Tampering present or not, the truth is that franchises lose no time in inking their new acquisitions to healthy deals, wheeling and dealing rookies and draft picks left and right, and pulling off trades with other […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Doing On-Court Work
Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is currently doing on-court work in Serbia after undergoing right knee surgery back in May. He is moving in a positive direction and is anticipated to be ready for the preseason, although there's still a chance he won't be. The oft-injured 30-year-old played 63 games last season and averaged […]
Chris Silva Signs With Atlanta
Free-agent forward Chris Silva has signed with the Hawks, with the terms of the deal remaining undisclosed. It is an Exhibit 10 contract, so he'll be competing for a roster spot throughout training camp. The 25-year-old went undrafted in 2019. Since then, he's made a total of 69 professional appearances, suiting up for the Heat, […]
Atlanta Inks Trent Forrest To Two-Way Contract
The Atlanta Hawks added to their backcourt depth by signing combo guard Trent Forrest to a two-way deal for the upcoming year. Forrest was an undrafted free agent who spent the past two seasons primarily coming off the bench for the Jazz, with whom he appeared in 90 games (six starts). He averaged just 3.1 […]
Fantasy Basketball - Veteran Free Agency Losers (Part 1): P.J. Tucker, Danilo Gallinari, Gary Payton II
A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some veterans that entered Unrestricted Free […]
NBA Summer League Losers - Forwards: Nikola Jovic, Trevelin Queen, Caleb Houstan
A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some potential busts and sleepers that […]
NBA Summer League Winners - Centers: Chet Holmgren, Day'Ron Sharpe, James Wiseman
A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some potential busts and sleepers that […]
NBA Summer League Winners - Guards: Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas, Bennedict Mathurin
A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some potential busts and sleepers that […]
Sharife Cooper Clears Waivers
Point guard Sharife Cooper has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent. The 21-year-old was waived by the Atlanta Hawks a few days ago. He was drafted by the team in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft and logged just 39 minutes as a rookie last year. Known for his passing […]
Sharife Cooper Waived By Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers for point guard Sharife Cooper. The move comes just a matter of days after Cooper signed his two-way qualifying offer with the team. The 21-year-old appeared in just 13 games for the Hawks last year. The Hawks bulked up their backcourt this offseason by acquiring Dejounte Murray from the […]
John Collins Still Dealing With Finger Issue
Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins (finger) dealt with a sprained right ring finger during the final months of the 2021-22 season. He missed some time with the injury, but eventually played through it. On Saturday, while Collins was playing in the Drew League, the finger in question appeared to be severely swollen as seen […]
Sharife Cooper Back To Hawks On Two-Way Offer
Atlanta Hawks point guard Sharife Cooper has signed his two-way qualifying offer to remain with the team for the 2022-23 season. The 21-year-old was selected 48th overall by the franchise in the 2021 NBA draft. He played in just 13 games for the Hawks last year, logging just 39 minutes on the court. However, he […]
De'Andre Hunter Not Close On Extension
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter has been reportedly discussing a long-term extension with the organization. However, it sounds like the two sides are roughly $20 million apart on the terms of a four-year extension. To be fair, it's tough to blame the Hawks for being cautious here. Hunter continues to be plagued by injuries but […]
NBA Rookies in Best Spots After Free Agency
With the bulk of free agency behind us, it's time to start taking stock of where things are at as we prepare for the next NBA season. Today, we'll be looking at which NBA rookies find themselves in a good spot after free agency. Whether it's because their teams didn't do anything or because the […]
A.J. Griffin Continuing To Deal With Foot Discomfort
Atlanta Hawks rookie forward A.J. Griffin (foot) sat out once again for the team's Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. He is dealing with right foot discomfort and has yet to play a game in Las Vegas. It seems likely, now that the tournament is winding down, that Griffin won't make […]
Losers from the 2022-23 NBA Free Agency - Guards and Wings (Part 2): Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Immanuel Quickley
Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. But it can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This […]
Losers from the 2022-23 NBA Free Agency - Guards and Wings (Part 1): Patrick Beverley, Reggie Jackson, Malik Monk
Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. It can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This article […]
Winners from the 2022-23 NBA Free Agency - Guards (Part 2): Bones Hyland, Malcolm Brogdon, Kevin Huerter
Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. It can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This article […]
Winners from the 2022-23 NBA Free Agency - Guards (Part 1): Jalen Brunson, John Wall, Ricky Rubio
Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. But it can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This […]
Frank Kaminsky Signs With Hawks
Free-agent center Frank Kaminsky has signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks. The 29-year-old only played nine games with the Phoenix Suns last season. Sadly, a knee fracture forced Kaminsky to miss a majority of the season. The former No. 9 overall pick is likely to take over the role of Gorgui Dieng off […]
Aaron Holiday Signs With Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard Aaron Holiday to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. The 25-year-old will help give the team some extra veteran backcourt depth behind starting guards Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. Holiday split the 2021-22 season between the Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns. He shot 37.9% from three-point range across […]
What Does the Kevin Huerter Trade Mean For Fantasy Basketball?
The Atlanta Hawks traded Kevin Huerter to the Sacramento Kings for Justin Holiday, Mo Harkless and a draft pick. What does that mean for fantasy basketball? Huerter played four seasons in Atlanta, but the team's surplus of guards made it easy for them to justify moving on from him. What will Huerter do in Sacramento? […]
Kevin Huerter Traded To Kings
Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter has been traded to the Sacramento Kings on Friday. The Hawks will receive Justin Holiday, Maurice Harkless, and a lottery-protected 2024 first round pick in exchange for Huerter. After playing his first four seasons in with the Hawks, Huerter will get a fresh start in Sacramento. Huerter is expected to […]