US EditionNBA free agency: Hawks continue active offseason with Nickeil Alexander-Walker acquisition in sign-and-trade
- On June 30, 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves completed a sign-and-trade deal that sent Nickeil Alexander-Walker to the Atlanta Hawks, where he signed a four-season contract worth $62 million.
- Alexander-Walker joined Minnesota in March 2023 as part of the Mike Conley trade from the Utah Jazz after limited playing time and was about to become a free agent.
- Alexander-Walker became a reliable two-way wing, playing all 82 games in back-to-back seasons, posting career highs in shooting and playmaking, and starting for the Timberwolves.
- The Hawks utilized a trade exception from the Dejounte Murray deal to acquire Alexander-Walker, sending cash along with a second-round pick in 2027 to Minnesota, and also secured sharpshooter Luke Kennard on a one-year, $11 million contract.
- This deal helps the Hawks add a core rotation player reunited with coach Quin Snyder, while the Timberwolves manage salary cap restrictions after signing Naz Reid and Julius Randle.
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Reports: Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker agree to $62M deal
The Atlanta Hawks plan to acquire shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, multiple reports said Monday.
Sources: Hawks land Alexander-Walker, Kennard
The Hawks are acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Timberwolves via a sign-and-trade for four years and $62 million, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday. In addition, Atlanta reached a one-year, $11 million deal with Luke Kennard.
Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker Agree to Four-Year Deal
The Atlanta Hawks continue to bolster their roster. They are adding defensive versatility with the recent addition of Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The deal is reportedly for four years and $62 million. Alexander-Walker will also receive a player option and a trade kicker on his new contract. Given his ability to defend on the perimeter, he and Dyson Daniels will be a nightmare for opposing offenses. Furthermore, Nickeil Alexander-Walker developed i…
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