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NBA free agency: Hawks continue active offseason with Nickeil Alexander-Walker acquisition in sign-and-trade
- On June 30, 2025, the Atlanta Hawks completed a sign-and-trade agreement to bring Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Minnesota Timberwolves, securing him on a four-year contract worth $62 million.
- The Timberwolves traded Alexander-Walker to steer clear of surpassing the secondary luxury tax threshold after committing to sizable contracts for Naz Reid and Julius Randle the previous weekend.
- Alexander-Walker, recognized for his defensive contributions and consistency, participated in every game across the last two seasons for Minnesota, averaging just under 10 points, over 3 rebounds, and nearly 3 assists per contest.
- As part of the deal, Atlanta sent a 2027 second-round pick, cash, and a trade exception to Minnesota, which eased salary cap management for both teams.
- The Hawks bolstered their playoff roster for the 2025-2026 season by agreeing to a one-season contract worth $11 million with sharpshooter Luke Kennard.
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Atlanta Hawks are contenders in the East after signing Alexander-Walker and Kennard
After the Atlanta Hawks traded for Kristaps Porzingis and drafted Asa Newell, they backed it up with two above average signings in free agency. First, they secured Nickeil Alexander-Walker via sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Atlanta sent Minnesota a 2027 second-rounder, cash and a trade exception, which eases their ability to make salaries work in future deals. Secondly, Atlanta signed Luke Kennard, a free agent after a season wi…
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Reports: Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker agree to $62M deal
The Atlanta Hawks plan to acquire shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, multiple reports said Monday.
Sources: Hawks land Alexander-Walker, Kennard
The Hawks are acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Timberwolves via a sign-and-trade for four years and $62 million, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday. In addition, Atlanta reached a one-year, $11 million deal with Luke Kennard.
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