The Atlanta Hawks have undergone a remarkable transformation in just over a year. The 2025 offseason only added more fuel to the fire. The Hawks signed Kristaps Porziņģis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard in free agency, adding much-needed floor spacing, rim protection, and versatile depth to a team that once relied too heavily on Trae Young ’s creation. In just two summers, Atlanta turned from a perennial play-in candidate into a franchise viewed across the league as a potential Eastern Conference disruptor. They even still hold three open roster spots, an intentional decision that preserves flexibility for in-season upgrades.
Yet, even with this new foundation, the Hawks are far from finished. The East may be weakened due to injuries to Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton