Atlanta Hawks 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead

Dan is joined by Lauren L. Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) of the AJC to break down the 2026-27 Atlanta Hawks. Follow all of Lauren’s work at the AJC RIGHT HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO

2:08 - The offseason approach

6:02 - Why did the Hawks trade Zaccharie Risacher?

8:28 - Lu Dort’s fit

12:10 - Kingston Flemings breakdown

18:17 - What is Jalen Johnson’s ceiling?

23:16 - Onyeka Okongwu’s rise + Atlanta’s future at center

26:26 - Asa Newell’s development + secondary big rotation

31:21 - What’s the future hold

34:19 - Ranking CJ McCollum, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels

39:57 - Biggest needs