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The Minnesota Timberwolves have suddenly become a team reminiscent of the Showtime Lakers after the signing of former Hawks and Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and a trade for former Hornets guard LaMelo Ball. The additions of Ball and Kuminga give coach Chris Finch’s team enough youth, speed and athleticism to run their opponents out of […] The post Jonathan Kuminga headlines 3 Timberwolves NBA 2K27 player ratings that will need major updates this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here is a look at the Hawks’ projected lineup, full rotation, biggest strengths, and main concerns entering a loaded 2026-27 Eastern Conference.

With the Trae Young era in the past, how do the Hawks move forward? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

After losing to the New York Knicks, 4-2, in the opening round of the playoffs last season, the Atlanta Hawks got a glimpse of what’s to come in Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Lu Dort sharing the floor in 2026-27. In a 97-92 win against Argentina, Alexander-Walker and Dort led Canada in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. […] The post Why Hawks’ Lu Dort trade is X-factor to taking next playoff step after threatening Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves hired Daniel Brady as an assistant coach, reported Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Brady spent the last three seasons with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Brady has also worked with the Knicks, Rockets, Thunder, and Hawks.

Hawks Luguentz Dort has changed teams, but at least one of his new Hawks teammates is very familiar. Dort said he’s particularly excited about joining fellow Canadian Nickeil Alexander-Walker in Atlanta. The two go way back, having played together in high school and against each other plenty before reaching the NBA. “It’s amazing. Obviously, Nickeil […] The post NBA Notes: Hawks, Lu Dort, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jonathan Kuminga's agent made a bold claim about his client's performance with the Atlanta Hawks.

Lu Dort is embracing his move to the Atlanta Hawks after spending the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dort said Monday that he immediately contacted Nickeil Alexander-Walker, one of his closest friends, after learning he was headed to Atlanta. “It’s amazing,” Dort said, according to Clemente Almanza. “Obviously, […] The post Lu Dort excited for Hawks move after trade from Thunder appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 30: Jalen Johnson #1 & Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks high five during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 30, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Devonte Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets, Mo Bamba #5 of the Orlando Magic and Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks hang out during the 2018 NBA Rookie Shoot on August 12, 2018 at the Madison Square Garden Training Center in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyr...

Lu Dort is on international duty for the Canadian national team as he gave Atlanta Hawks fans a sneak peek of what he can do for them going into the 2026-27 NBA season. Dort is preparing for the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Hawks. He spent the first seven years […] The post Lu Dort’s numbers in Canada’s win vs. Argentina will hype up Hawks fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After four seasons with the Golden State Warriors and being sent to the Atlanta Hawks during the recent trade deadline, Jonathan Kuminga takes a big step to land in Minnesota. When everyone thought he would sign in Los Angeles, it turned out differently as Kuminga went the other way. The NBA champion opened up about […] The post Jonathan Kuminga opens up on choosing Wolves over Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder were gutted when Lu Dort was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in July in a three-team deal. Dort became well-loved in Oklahoma City since he arrived in 2019 as an undrafted pick-up. He endeared himself to the fans with his hard work, professionalism, and no-nonsense approach. He was instrumental […] The post Lu Dort gets real on playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Canada in FIBA World Cup qualifiers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Since Jonathan Kuminga signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in free agency last week, his agent has gone on a media tour of sorts addressing criticism that’s come Kuminga’s way regarding his new contract and to a lesser extent, his impact on winning basketball. One of his agent’s most recent claims was that Jonathan Kuminga had […] The post Jonathan Kuminga’s agent drops easily disputed best on/off Hawks net rating appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed wing Jonathan Kuminga to a team-friendly deal in free agency after his departure from the Atlanta Hawks. The move gives the Timberwolves a starting wing to pair alongside Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball in their newly shaped starting lineup this year. Kuminga was long viewed as a potentially promising piece […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga signing leaves Steve Kerr catching strays after Warriors conflict appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Hawks have 17 players on standard contracts. Eventually, they’re going to need 15. That makes Atlanta one of several teams with some roster housekeeping left to handle before the regular season, and this weekend offers at least a couple opportunities to get started. As Jackson Caudell of NBA on SI noted, Saturday is the […] The post Hawks still have two roster moves to make before season appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NBA forward Jonathan Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner, revealed in an interview on Run It Back why his client signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Nov 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) boxes out Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con As underwhelming an option as he may have been, the Lakers’ chase for Jonathan Kuminga felt like a necessary one given the hole in their starting lineup. His decision to spurn purple and gold for the Wolves, then, leaves that hole in the sta...

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