Atlanta Hawks season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

The Atlanta Hawks made several moves during their 2026 offseason, opting for cheap, immediate solutions over high-cost acquisitions. They dealt Trae Young to Washington, then traded for Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins, Devin Carter, Kingston Flemings, Ryan Nembhard and finally drafted G Zuby Ejiofor and C Henri Veesaar. The team let go of Zaccharie Risacher, Jonathan Kuminga, Gabe Vincent and Keaton Wallace.

With Quin Snyder in his fifth season, the Hawks are expected to project a record of 43-39 in the 2026-27 season. The starting lineup is anticipated to feature CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu, with Aaron Wiggins, Luguentz Dort, Kingston Flemings and Ryan Nembhard forming the rotation.

The biggest question entering training camp for the Hawks is who will score in a playoff half court, as none of their current players have been the guy defenses build their game plans around.