Hawks Build for Star Pounce | NBA News

Atlanta Hawks are betting big on flexibility this offseason, signing key players to one-year deals to clear cap space and stay ready to chase a superstar—whether before the trade deadline or next summer’s free agency. With stars like CJ McCollum and Luguentz Dort on short-term contracts, they’re positioning themselves to absorb massive contracts without sacrificing their young core. While the odds are stacked against them, rival teams are watching closely as Atlanta’s mid-tier salaries and draft assets could become the perfect package to land a marquee name. The gamble? They might miss out on a target, but they’ll avoid trading away their future. 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/162d08f65eb3c950