Atlanta Hawks Sign Luke Kennard, Alexander-Walker in Free Agency

The Atlanta Hawks are actively reshaping their roster for a playoff push by signing sharpshooter Luke Kennard to a one-year, $11 million contract. Kennard, known as one of the NBA's best three-point shooters with a career percentage over 40%, will join the Hawks after spending the previous seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he averaged 8.9 points per game last season. The Hawks also secured Nickeil Alexander-Walker to a four-year, $62 million deal, bolstering their mix of young and veteran talent. Hawks star Trae Young personally recruited both Kennard and Alexander-Walker, signaling the team's commitment to improving their perimeter shooting and overall offensive spacing. Kennard is expected to share backup point guard duties, providing both scoring and playmaking off the bench. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies are working to fill the shooting void left by Kennard through internal options and new free agent signings.