Zach Langley

The Atlanta Hawks viewed Jonathan Kuminga's contract as a low-risk, high-reward option when they acquired him and Buddy Hield in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis at last season's trade deadline. They wouldn't be exempt from any tough decisions regarding him, though, as just months later, they needed to decide whether to pick up his team option for the 2026-27 season or not.

The Atlanta Hawks are back active in the trade market. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, "The Sacramento Kings are trading guard Devin Carter and a future second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks," with little information on exactly what Atlanta had to give up. Most would assume something minimal, like cash considerations.

Free agency is beginning soon, and with the option deadline arriving right before, there's been no shortage of movement in an already-fascinating offseason. The most recent notable move, coming shortly after Draymond Green's surprising opt-out with the Golden State Warriors, was Marcus Smart - the former Defensive Player of the Year and steady veteran guard - deciding to hit unrestricted free agency instead of returning to the Los Angeles Lakers on a one year, $5.4 million deal.