Flemings' Smart Rookie Path | Atlanta Hawks News

The Hawks pulled off a savvy draft move, snagging Kingston Flemings at No. 8 after he slipped due to combine concerns. Instead of rushing him into the starting lineup, they’re giving him a golden development path—running the second unit with veteran mentors like Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins, while CJ McCollum guides the transition. This low-pressure, high-learning environment is exactly what Flemings needs to thrive—and eventually take over as Atlanta’s starting point guard. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e90c278e20f9034