And-Ones: Henderson, Top Offseason Adds, 2022 Re-Draft
2022/11/and-ones-henderson-top-offseason-adds-2022-re-draft.htmlWithin his latest NBA power rankings, Zach Harper of The Athletic also assigns grades for one key offseason addition made by each team. … In his "way-too-early" re-draft of the 2022 lottery, Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer moves Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin and Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe into the top five, with Hawks wing AJ Griffin and Jazz center Walker Kessler among the non-lottery picks moving into O'Connor's top 14.
And-Ones: Frazier, Offseason Moves, 2023 Draft, Rookies
2022/11/and-ones-frazier-offseason-moves-2023-draft-rookies.htmlThe Kings, Trail Blazers, and Pacers look like some of the under-the-radar winners of the 2022 offseason, writes ESPN's Bobby Marks (subscription required). … Former Rockets guard Michael Frazier has signed with the Illawara Hawks of Australia's National Basketball League, the team announced in a press release.
Fischer’s Latest: Bey, Suns, K. Martin, Collins, J. Holiday
2022/11/fischers-latest-bey-suns-k-martin-collins-j-holiday.htmlThere was "true momentum" toward a trade this past offseason that would have sent Hawks big man John Collins to the Kings, and the Wizards showed real interest in Collins prior to last season's trade deadline, writes Fischer. … Hawks wing Justin Holiday is worth monitoring as a possible trade candidate, per Fischer, especially if AJ Griffin continues to solidify a role in Atlanta's regular rotation.
Community Shootaround: Who Could Benefit From Change Of Scenery?
2022/11/community-shootaround-who-could-benefit-from-change-of-scenery.htmlKings big man Richaun Holmes, who opened the season as the team's primary backup center, has since ceded that role to Chimezie Metu and has played just six garbage-time minutes in Sacramento's last seven contests. … The other players mentioned by Hollinger include Hawks big man John Collins, once again the subject of trade rumors; Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, a victim of a deep backcourt who could be a trade chip if Boston seeks frontcourt help; Rockets guard Eric Gordon, stuck on one of the NBA's worst teams for a third straight year; and Hornets center Mark Williams, a lottery pick who has been tearing up the G League but has only played 13 minutes in three games at the NBA level (Hollinger doesn't expect Charlotte to trade Williams, but would like to see the struggling club give him a shot at the NBA level).
Trade Rumors: Collins, Jazz, Clarkson, Fournier, Robinson, More
2022/11/trade-rumors-collins-jazz-clarkson-fournier-robinson.htmlMany around the NBA thought it was a foregone conclusion that John Collins would be moved ahead of the draft this past summer, and Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack article that the Hawks power forward was "very nearly" dealt to the Kings in June.
Hawks Talking John Collins Trades; Suns, Jazz Interested?
2022/11/hawks-talking-john-collins-trades-suns-among-teams-with-interest.htmlGambadoro adds (via Twitter) that the Suns and Kings had a discussion about Barnes over the summer, but with Sacramento playing well and Mike Brown a fan of the veteran forward, the Kings don't intend to move Barnes. … 10:09am: Hawks big man John Collins, who has been the subject of trade rumors multiple times in recent years, is considered available once again this season, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Community Shootaround: Sacramento Kings
2022/11/community-shootaround-sacramento-kings.htmlAfter missing the playoffs for a 16th straight season in 2021/22, the Kings entered the offseason focused on hiring a new head coach and adding complementary pieces around De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. … The Kings addressed their outside shooting in all sorts of different ways, drafting Keegan Murray with the fourth overall pick in June, then signing Malik Monk in free agency and acquiring Kevin Huerter in a trade with the Hawks.
Langston Galloway Signs With G League Team
2022/11/langston-galloway-signs-with-g-league-team.htmlHe has also played for the Knicks, Pelicans, Kings, Pistons and Suns and holds career averages of 8.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 452 career games. … Veteran guard Langston Galloway has joined the G League's College Park Skyhawks, tweets Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Largest Trade Exceptions Available This Season
2022/11/largest-trade-exceptions-available-this-season.htmlSacramento Kings: $4,023,600 (2/8/23)… Atlanta Hawks: $4,564,980 (9/27/23)
Players Eligible For In-Season Veteran Extensions In 2022/23
2022/11/players-eligible-for-in-season-veteran-extensions-in-2022-23.htmlSacramento Kings… Atlanta Hawks
NBA G League Affiliate Players For 2022/23
2022/11/nba-g-league-affiliate-players-for-2022-23.htmlStockton Kings (Kings)… College Park Skyhawks (Hawks)
Recap Of 2023/24 Rookie Scale Option Decisions
2022/11/recap-of-2023-24-rookie-scale-option-decisions.htmlDavion Mitchell, Kings ($5,063,640)… Onyeka Okongwu, Hawks ($8,109,063)
Wizards’ Delon Wright Out Indefinitely With Strained Hamstring
2022/10/wizards-delon-wright-out-indefinitely-with-strained-hamstring.htmlThe 30-year-old combo guard spent last season with the Hawks, but has also played for the Raptors, Grizzlies, Mavericks, Pistons and Kings since being drafted 20th overall in 2015.
Forbes Releases 2022 NBA Franchise Valuations
2022/10/forbes-releases-2022-nba-franchise-valuations.htmlSacramento Kings: $2.03 billion… Atlanta Hawks: $1.975 billion
2022/23 NBA G League Draft Results
2022/10/2022-23-nba-g-league-draft-results.htmlThe first player selected in today's G League draft was 2020 second-round pick Sam Merrill, a swingman who was in camp with the Kings this fall but missed out on earning a regular season roster spot. … 4 overall Jared Rhoden, who was selected by the Hawks' affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.
Lakers Considering Adding Harkless After Workout, Meeting
2022/10/lakers-considering-adding-harkless-after-workout-meeting.htmlA 10-year veteran, Harkless has played for the Magic, Trail Blazers, Clippers, Knicks, Heat and Kings since being selected with the 15th overall pick in 2012. … The first deal saw him head from Sacramento to Atlanta as part of the Kevin Huerter deal, then he was dealt to the Thunder in a cost-cutting move that put the Hawks under the luxury tax, and finally he was part of the eight-player trade between Houston and Oklahoma City.
NBA Teams With Most, Least Roster Continuity
2022/10/nba-teams-with-most-least-roster-continuity-6.htmlHeading into the 2021/22 season, for instance, the Nuggets, Kings, Hawks, and Magic were the teams with the most roster continuity, and none of those clubs had a hugely successful season (Denver and Atlanta exited the playoffs quickly, while Sacramento and Orlando didn't make it). … Atlanta Hawks: 7
Injury Updates: Suggs, Nets, Westbrook, Bogdanovic
2022/10/injury-updates-suggs-nets-westbrook-bogdanovic.htmlWhile Kings rookie forward Keegan Murray isn't dealing with an injury, he has been placed in the NBA's health and safety protocols, reports Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento (Twitter link). … Hawks swingman Bogdan Bogdanovic is making progress as he continues to recover from knee surgery, but he's unlikely to be available for the team's regular season opener on Wednesday, head coach Nate McMillan told reporters on Sunday (Twitter link via Lauren L.
Checking In On Roster Situations Around The NBA
2022/10/checking-in-on-roster-situations-around-the-nba.htmlSacramento Kings… Atlanta Hawks
Knicks Waive James Akinjo, Jalen Harris, DaQuan Jeffries
2022/10/knicks-waive-james-akinjo-jalen-harris-daquan-jeffries.htmlHe has also spent time with the Kings and Rockets.… He went undrafted out of Baylor and played for the Hawks during Summer League.
Kings Sign Wesley Iwundu, Jordan Ford To Training Camp Deals
2022/10/kings-to-sign-wesley-iwundu-jordan-ford-to-training-camp-deals.html7:30pm: Iwundu and Ford have officially signed with the Kings, per RealGM's transaction log. … He served primarily as a bench reserve for Orlando across three seasons, and has had limited runs with the Mavericks, Pelicans, and most recently the Hawks.
Rockets Waive Maurice Harkless
2022/10/rockets-to-waive-maurice-harkless.htmlA 10-year veteran, Harkless has played for the Magic, Trail Blazers, Clippers, Knicks, Heat and Kings since being selected with the 15th overall pick in 2012. … The first deal saw him head from Sacramento to Atlanta as part of the Kevin Huerter deal, then he was dealt to the Thunder in a cost-cutting move that put the Hawks under the luxury tax, and finally he was part of the eight-player trade that saw Derrick Favors land in Houston.
Hawks Waive Four Camp Invitees
2022/10/hawks-waive-four-camp-invitees.htmlSince going undrafted out of South Carolina in 2019, Silva has bounced around the NBA for the past five seasons, between the Heat, Kings, and Timberwolves. … The Hawks appear to be culling their roster ahead of the official start of the NBA regular season.
Thunder Trade Vit Krejci To Hawks For Maurice Harkless, Pick
2022/09/krejci-headed-to-hawks-for-harkless-pick.htmlHe spent last season with the Kings, appearing in 47 games (24 starts) while averaging 4.6 PPG and 2.4 RPG. … 9:02pm: The trade is official, according to a Hawks press release.
Decisions On 2023/24 Rookie Scale Team Options
2022/09/decisions-on-2023-24-rookie-scale-team-options.htmlSacramento Kings… Atlanta Hawks