Hawks Lock Up Landale for Playoff Push | NBA News

The Atlanta Hawks just locked up Jock Landale for a one-year, $14M deal, a smart move to fix their glaring lack of size in the paint. After stepping up last season with 10+ points and 6+ rebounds per game, Landale brings veteran leadership and the ability to stretch the floor — exactly what Atlanta needed after struggling to defend the rim, giving up 52 points per game in the paint. His return, alongside Tony Bradley, fills a critical role as they rebuild, especially with Porzingis sidelined by injury. While they fell in the first round, this signing signals a focused effort to improve their interior defense and depth. With Landale’s reliability and experience, the young Hawks could surprise this season — and this move is a clear step forward in their long-term plan. 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/12b7992f184ca7c9