Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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Michael Scotto: The Atlanta Hawks will fully guarantee the $9.66 million salary for Buddy Hield; league sources told @Hoopshype. Hield is a career 39.5 percent 3-point shooter.
With Buddy Hield on the books at his full $9.6M salary, the Atlanta Hawks are roughly $7.1M under the luxury tax and $15.1M under the first apron. The Hawks have one open roster spot. This factors in the Aaron Wiggins trade, plus both first-round draft picks.
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So it sounds like they may use him in a trade.   Might be a target for some of teams who may have an interest in Klay.  I think Klay is better but earns more.   

The Hawks have made good move after good move.  I wasn't crazy with their second first round pick but then left the second with Vessaar, so all good.   Still though, they look like a team with too many good players.   Can be a good problem but can also be a bitch.    Especially with young players who need minutes.