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Atlanta Hawks

13 NBA players

Roster

13 players — ranked by the Balladex model, with MVP odds for contenders. Tap any player for the full story.

Jalen JohnsonJalen JohnsonForward · #1 · 22.5 / 10.3 / 7.91%MVPDyson DanielsDyson DanielsGuard · #5 · 11.9 / 6.8 / 5.91%MVPNickeil Alexander-WalkerNickeil Alexander-WalkerGuard · #7 · 20.8 / 3.4 / 3.7→ProfileOnyeka OkongwuOnyeka OkongwuCenter · #17 · 15.2 / 7.6 / 3.1→ProfileLuguentz DortLuguentz DortGuard · #5 · 8.3 / 3.6 / 1.2→ProfileJonathan KumingaJonathan KumingaForward · #0 · 12.1 / 5.9 / 2.5→ProfileCJ McCollumCJ McCollumGuard · #3 · 18.8 / 3.5 / 3.6→ProfileAaron WigginsAaron WigginsGuard · #21 · 9.4 / 3.1 / 1.7→ProfileAsa NewellAsa NewellForward · #14 · 5.2 / 2.2 / 0.6→ProfileBHBuddy HieldShooting Guard · #8 · 7.6 / 2.3 / 1.4→ProfileHenri VeesaarHenri VeesaarCenter · #18→ProfileKingston FlemingsKingston FlemingsGuard · #34→ProfileZuby EjioforZuby EjioforForward · #29→Profile
Atlanta Hawks full roster with per-game stats
PlayerPos#PPGRPGAPGMVP
Jalen JohnsonForward#122.510.37.91%
Dyson DanielsGuard#511.96.85.91%
Nickeil Alexander-WalkerGuard#720.83.43.7—
Onyeka OkongwuCenter#1715.27.63.1—
Luguentz DortGuard#58.33.61.2—
Jonathan KumingaForward#012.15.92.5—
CJ McCollumGuard#318.83.53.6—
Aaron WigginsGuard#219.43.11.7—
Asa NewellForward#145.22.20.6—
Buddy HieldShooting Guard#87.62.31.4—
Henri VeesaarCenter#18————
Kingston FlemingsGuard#34————
Zuby EjioforForward#29————
Team Leaders

Who leads Atlanta Hawks by last-season per-game average.

Scoring · PPG

1Jalen JohnsonJalen Johnson Forward22.5PPG2Nickeil Alexander-WalkerNickeil Alexander-Walker Guard20.8PPG3CJ McCollumCJ McCollum Guard18.8PPG

Rebounding · RPG

1Jalen JohnsonJalen Johnson Forward10.3RPG2Onyeka OkongwuOnyeka Okongwu Center7.6RPG3Dyson DanielsDyson Daniels Guard6.8RPG

Playmaking · APG

1Jalen JohnsonJalen Johnson Forward7.9APG2Dyson DanielsDyson Daniels Guard5.9APG3Nickeil Alexander-WalkerNickeil Alexander-Walker Guard3.7APG
Season Outlook
PROJECTION

2026-27 outlook

49–33
Playoff team
Net+2.9
Off rtg115.3
Def rtg112.6
Pace102.5
89%
Playoff odds
#6 seed projected

This roster projects better than last season (+0.7 net from player trajectories), with the core on the rise.

Projected leaders
Jalen JohnsonJalen Johnson27.0 pts · 11.6 reb · 9.6 ast↗ risingNickeil Alexander-WalkerNickeil Alexander-Walker25.1 pts · 3.8 reb · 4.2 ast↗ risingDyson DanielsDyson Daniels14.3 pts · 7.8 reb · 7.0 ast↗ rising
89% model confidence · anchored to NBA Stats API · 2025-26 + roster trajectory · updated 2026-08-14
Team DNA · Chemistry & balance
71
Balance
score

Balladex grades this a balanced roster with clear trade-offs (71/100). It's built on scoring balance and chemistry (temperament mix). The thinnest areas are rim protection & size — the first places a contender would look to upgrade.

Shot creation & scoring74
Playmaking65
Spacing & shooting68
Perimeter defense66
Rim protection & size41
Scoring balance98
Leadership77
Chemistry (temperament mix)87
StrengthsScoring balanceChemistry (temperament mix)
GapsRim protection & size

Balladex Team DNA — computed from every player's on-court ratings and off-court archetype, minutes-weighted. Illustrative model.

Roster DNA

Aaron WigginsAaron WigginsTwo-Way Wing · Movement ShooterSteadyBHBuddy HieldElite movement shooterConfident marksmanLuguentz DortLuguentz Dort3-and-D Wing · Point-of-Attack StopperSteadyDyson DanielsDyson DanielsDefensive Playmaker · Ball HawkConnectorJonathan KumingaJonathan KumingaAthletic Forward · Downhill SlasherSparkNickeil Alexander-WalkerNickeil Alexander-Walker3-and-D Combo Guard · Most ImprovedSteadyCJ McCollumCJ McCollumVeteran Scoring Guard · MicrowaveVetOnyeka OkongwuOnyeka OkongwuTwo-Way Big · Mobile AnchorSteadyAsa NewellAsa NewellTwo-way wing prospectSteadyJalen JohnsonJalen JohnsonPoint Forward · Two-Way StarAlphaHenri VeesaarHenri VeesaarDepth big prospectSteadyKingston FlemingsKingston FlemingsLead-guard prospectSteadyZuby EjioforZuby EjioforTwo-way wing prospectSteady
Team Anthem✦ Custom-generated
Highlight City
Atlanta trap-orchestral · 140 BPM · Electric, flashy
ATL trap swagger for the league's most electric young show.
HIGHLIGHTS

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Shot Profile · where they live on the floor
Offense · where they score most
Hottest: Rim 37% · Paint 12%
Rim — 37% of scoring, 31% of shots, ×1.20 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 9% of scoring, 9% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 11% of scoring, 11% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 12% of scoring, 15% of shots, ×0.81 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim37%
  • Paint12%
  • Top of key 311%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
Defense · where opponents score most
Hottest: Rim 45% · Paint 15%
Rim — 45% of scoring, 38% of shots, ×1.19 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 7% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.97 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 15% of scoring, 19% of shots, ×0.80 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim45%
  • Paint15%
  • Top of key 37%
Projected from this roster's rim protection & perimeter-defense ratings. Not tracked data.
Team News
transactionJun 22, 2026
Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks
Oklahoma City dealt championship wing Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta for two future second-round picks, trimming a projected luxury-tax bill while the Hawks added a proven 3-and-D contributor around Jalen Johnson.
Aaron WigginsESPN ↗
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