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Between the Grizzlies and Hawks, Landale appeared in 67 games in 2025-26. Serving mainly as Onyeka Okongwu’s backup until a high ankle sprain ended his season in early April, the 6-foot-11 center averaged 9.1 points and 4.1 rebounds in 19.4 minutes for the Hawks. Landale’s return fortifies Atlanta’s center rotation, which the team added to in the draft by selecting Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overall pick.

With Kuminga’s $24.33 million option, it’s unsurprising the Hawks declined to exercise it. According to multiple reports, the front office attempted to find a trade partner but failed, leading to this transaction. Acquired from the Warriors, Kuminga appeared in 16 games for Atlanta, averaging 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 three-pointers in 22.1 minutes. While he had his moments of fantasy relevance, especially with the Warriors, Kuminga likely needs to land in a position where he’ll be featured to be worth the risk in most drafts.

The 13th overall pick in the 2024 draft, Carter could never truly establish himself after shoulder surgery pushed his NBA debut back to January 2025. Appearing in 74 games over two seasons, the 6-foot-2 guard averaged 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 14.8 minutes. And with the Kings using their lottery pick on Darius Acuff Jr., Carter was unlikely to get the opportunities needed to reach fantasy relevance. The trade to Atlanta gives him a fresh start, but it’s unlikely to change his fantasy outlook since the Hawks used their lottery pick on Kingston Flemings.

With Hield’s $9.66 million salary reportedly going to be guaranteed, the Hawks will retain a proven veteran who has consistently been one of the league’s best three-point shooters. His salary could also be used as filler in a potential trade, according to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer. Regardless, Hield didn’t have much value in fantasy leagues last season aside from scenarios in which managers need streaming options for three-point production. He barely played at all for the Hawks after the trade.

After appearing in 39 NBA games in his first two seasons, Gueye played in 77 games in 2025-26. The 6-foot-10 forward provided additional depth in the frontcourt, averaging 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 15.3 minutes. With the Hawks drafting Zuby Ejiofor and Henri Veesaar and possibly looking to add another frontcourt player in free agency, Gueye’s opportunities may take a hit in 2026-27.

After three seasons at Arizona, playing two, the 6-foot-11 Veesaar made a decision that likely made him a first-round pick. He transferred to North Carolina and was featured more offensively, resulting in a significant increase in production. Veesaar averaged 17.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers, shooting 60.8 percent from the field and 61.5 percent from the foul line. Veesaar also shot 42.6 percent from three, taking advantage of his increased offensive freedom. Most mocks had Veesaar going in the first round, so it was a big surprise that he slid this far. The Hawks traded up from pick 57 to add him, and with Jock Landale set to his free agency, Veesaar could see some time as the backup center in Atlanta early on.

After one season at Kansas, Ejiofor spent the next three at St. John’s, breaking out during his junior campaign. The 6-foot-9 pivot was even better as a senior, averaging 16.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.1 blocks while shooting 53.6 percent from the field and 71.8 percent from the foul line. After being crowned the Big East’s Most Improved Player in 2024-25, Ejiofor won conference Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2025-26. His length, athleticism and motor are most evident on the defensive end of the floor, which gives Ejiofor a shot at making an immediate impact in the NBA. He’ll likely fill in as a rotational reserve in the frontcourt, which may not give him much of an opportunity to provide much for fantasy managers.

The 6-foot-3, 183-pound Flemings was one of the best players in college basketball, earning consensus All-America honors during his lone season at Houston. In 37 games, he averaged 16.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 three-pointers, shooting 47.6 percent from the field, 38.7 percent from three and 84.5 percent from the foul line. Boasting the size, athleticism and instincts needed to defend his position, Flemings can also score on all three levels, but there is still room for growth on that end of the floor. He joins a perimeter rotation led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum, so Flemings will have some good players to learn from as he begins his NBA journey. Atlanta’s need for additional playmaking on the perimeter gives him a shot at achieving fantasy relevance as a rookie.

Consistently contending for an NBA championship gets expensive, especially in the current era. Oklahoma City holds team options on Isaiah Hartenstein, Luguentz Dort and Kenrich Williams, and the franchise also has to account for the extensions for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren that will go into effect. Moving the remainder of Wiggins’ five-year, $45 million contract frees up some money, while the Hawks add a versatile forward whose opportunities decreased during the postseason. Wiggins had his moments of fantasy relevance with the Thunder, usually when the team was shorthanded. His fantasy outlook in Atlanta depends partially on what happens with Jonathan Kuminga, who has a team option for next season. To consummate the deal, Oklahoma City received Atlanta’s 2030 second-round pick and the least favorable of Atlanta or the Lakers’ 2032 second-round pick.

McCollum was eligible for a contract extension until June 30, and Sunday’s report means that he won’t hit free agency at the end of the month. Also, the new deal includes a trade kicker. After being acquired from the Wizards as part of the Trae Young trade, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 18.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers with the Hawks. And his play was a big reason why the Hawks were able to hand the Knicks two of their three losses on the way to New York’s first NBA title since 1973. As a starter, McCollum can offer solid value to fantasy managers, regardless of league format.