Training camp has opened for the Atlanta Hawks, and with it comes a clearer picture of how the roster is taking shape. The Hawks are leaning into development, the draft and a handful of quieter trades as they try to climb back toward the postseason, and they’ve already handled the biggest camp housekeeping: the roster squeeze, the two-way spots and a batch of Exhibit-10 signings.
At the top of the money sheet, Atlanta’s standard-contract group is headed by Jalen Johnson at $30,000,000, followed by Dyson Daniels at $25,000,000 and CJ McCollum at $21,000,000. The rest of the list includes Luguentz Dort at $17,722,222, Onyeka Okongwu at $16,100,000, Nickeil Alexander-Walker at $14,403,710, Dorian Finney-Smith at $14,196,974, Jock Landale at $14,000,000, Corey Kispert at $13,975,000, Aaron Wiggins at $9,028,038, Kingston Flemings at $7,348,680, Zuby Ejiofor at $3,453,360, Asa Newell at $3,399,480 and Henri Veesaar at $1,357,763.
Atlanta is already at its limit for standard contracts this season. Mouhamed Gueye’s $2.4 million deal is non-guaranteed until January 10th, 2027, when it would become guaranteed. Gueye is currently dealing with a foot injury, but he should remain on the roster for the season.
The Hawks also have several expiring contracts on the books: McCollum, Dort, Finney-Smith, Landale and Gueye. Finney-Smith’s deal is non-guaranteed for 2027-2028. That setup gives Atlanta options if it wants to make a move during the season, and it also leaves the door open to a significant amount of cap space next offseason.
On the two-way side, Atlanta has a group that could help if needed. Wilson has already logged plenty of NBA minutes with the Brooklyn Nets, making him a little different from the usual two-way player. The Hawks’ bench frontcourt picture is crowded, with Gueye, Finney-Smith, Asa Newell and Zuby Ejiofor all in the mix for time, but Wilson is not far behind them.
The backcourt depth still looks solid, even after Devin Carter and Ryan Nembhard moved on. Dennis and Gilbert both have limitations, but either could be called on in a pinch, and Dennis was excellent in College Park for the Skyhawks.
Atlanta’s Exhibit-10 group includes Lamont Butler, Will Baker, Isaac McKneely, Kobe Johnson, Keon Johnson and Cameron Corhen. Players designated to the G League affiliate in College Park can earn an $85,000 bonus if they remain with the team for 60 days.
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