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Current Roster:

13 NBA Contracts (* non fully guranteed - 3)

PG - Trae Young | Nikola Durisic
SG - Dyson Daniels | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Luke Kennard
SF - Zacchary Risacher | Vit Krejci*
PF - Jalen Johnson | Mohammed Gueye* | Asa Newell
C  - Onyeka Okongwu | Kristaps Porzingis | N'Faly Dante*

3  2Ways: Eli Ndiaye, Jacob Toppin, Keaton Wallace
6 Exhibit 10s: Kobe Johnson, Lamont Butler,  Caleb Houstan, Javan Johnson, Dwight Murray Jr., Malik Williams

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We will see which bench players step up.
I like our front court depth....Finally!

Five things to look for at Hawks media day


Head coach Quin Snyder will be accompanied by all of the players, including newcomers Luke Kennard and Kristaps Porzingis.

https://www.ajc.com/sports/2025/09/five-things-to-look-for-at-hawks-media-day/

Hawks need to get a bulky, young 7-foot center to develop.

Love that we have gotten taller, but I still think we lack girth. Hope we don't get out-toughed.
Also there is no way that Asa is 3 inches taller than Zacc.

Three Players to Watch in Atlanta's Preseason Opener On Monday Night

1. Kristaps Porzingis

Sep 29, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mandatory Credit: Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (8) poses for a photo during Media Day. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

I don't think there is a player that Hawks fans want to see more than Porzingis. He is perhaps the most talented big man that Trae Young has ever played with in his career and his ability to stretch the floor and provide rim protection are why so many are high on the Hawks heading into this season.

Porziņģis averaged 19.5 points, shooting a career-best .412% from three-point territory, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 blocks in 28.8 minutes during the 2024-25 season (.483 FG%, .809 FT%). His .412% from deep ranked 25th in the NBA last season amongst all players and was the second-highest clip amongst all 7-footers, trailing only Karl-Anthony Towns.

He knocked down a career-high tying eight three-pointers twice during the 2024-25 season (Jan. 29 vs. Chicago, April 8 at New York), the only 7-footer in the league to have multiple games with at least eight three-pointers. He owns four career outings with eight made triples, the only 7-footer in league history to have four such games.

2. Jalen Johnson

Jan 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks the ball behind Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

If not Porzingis, Johnson is going to be the guy that Hawks fans want to see the most tomorrow night.

The last time we saw Jalen Johnson, he was headed off the court in a loss to the Toronto Raptors and he suffered a season ending shoulder injury. He looked to be ascending towards his first All-Star game until his season was cut short. Johnson is one of the best young talents in the game and if he continues to improve, the Hawks ceiling will only get higher.

3. Asa Newell

Sep 29, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mandatory Credit: Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell (14) poses for a photo during Media Day. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Every team wants to see their first round pick in action for the first time.

Newell did play in Summer League of course, but this is going to be the first chance that we have had to see him play with guys like Trae Young and the other Hawks starters. Newell's role is a bit unclear heading into the season as being a rookie on a contending team can be a tough thing as far as playing time and projection, but the Hawks are in a position where they can bring Newell along slowly. Tomorrow night is going to be the first chance to see what his potential might be for this season.

https://www.si.com/nba/hawks/news/three-players-to-watch-in-atlanta-s-preseason-opener-on-monday-night-01k6v1vjt67q