Jock Landale is anticipated to attract important consideration on the free-agent market following a productive 2025/26 marketing campaign, however Atlanta would favor to maintain the veteran heart.
In accordance with Michael Scotto, the Hawks face monetary limitations in negotiations, as they solely maintain Landale’s Non-Chook rights after he performed final season on a minimal contract, proscribing how a lot they will supply with out utilizing a further cap exception.
Atlanta has additionally explored the commerce worth of Jonathan Kuminga forward of a call on his $24.3 million crew possibility for subsequent season.
League sources point out the Hawks have checked with rival groups about potential offers involving the previous No. 7 total decide, although Scotto notes that Kuminga remaining with the franchise, both by taking part in underneath the choice or agreeing to a brand new contract, stays a “actual chance.”
Along with proudly owning the eighth decide within the draft, the Hawks maintain the No. 23 choice and have reportedly investigated alternatives to maneuver up the board.
Sources inform HoopsHype that Atlanta has been lively in exploring potential trade-up eventualities because it evaluates its draft choices.
As totally free company, whereas the Hawks have been lately linked to Austin Reaves, Scotto studies that Atlanta just isn’t at the moment considered as a possible vacation spot for the Lakers guard.
Though the crew has proven some stage of curiosity, the expectation across the league is that the possibilities of the Hawks turning into a severe contender for Reaves are comparatively slim.
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