The Hawks’ Future Just Got FLIPPED Upside Down
ATLANTA — wake up! Because your world might be changing real fast. According to NBA Central (via Amico Hoops), the Atlanta Hawks ownership has officially discussed trading for Kevin Durant.
Yep. That Kevin Durant.
Seven-foot sniper. Two-time Finals MVP. Still dropping 26 and 6 per game at age 35. And now? There's smoke swirling around the idea that he could land in the black, red, and gold.
Let’s break it down:
The Hawks Are Already Talking KD 🔥
The tweet that set it all off said this:
“One league source told Hoops Wire not to be surprised if the Hawks get involved in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. While they have yet to hire a president of basketball operations, team ownership has already inquired internally about Durant.”
Let’s pause.
That means the owners are talking about it.
They haven’t even hired a new POBO yet... and they’re already cooking.
In NBA front offices, when the owner wants something—it usually happens.
We saw this pattern before:
Hawks showed interest in Brandon Ingram — nearly made the deal.
Rumors swirl about Landry Fields? He's gone days later.
Now KD's name is in the mix before a new front office is even finalized?
👀 You do the math.
The Suns Lowered Their Asking Price… 👀
Another tweet from NBA Central dropped this bomb:
“The Phoenix Suns have reportedly lowered their asking price for Kevin Durant.”
Say what?
KD just got cheaper.
And ATL’s interest just got louder.
The timing here is wild, and Hawks fans should be on high alert. This might not just be smoke. This could be a full-on forest fire waiting to pop off.
Does Kevin Durant Even Make Sense for Atlanta?
Short answer: YES.
He may be 35, but the man just averaged 26.0 PPG, 6.2 RPG, and shot nearly 52% from the field. He’s still HIM.
Not to mention:
He and Trae Young are tight.
He doesn’t need to dominate the ball.
He gives Atlanta a go-to scorer in the clutch.
He gives the locker room championship DNA.
This isn’t a “meh” upgrade. This is a seismic roster shift that makes the Hawks a true Eastern Conference contender.
What Would a Trade Look Like?
Here’s the rumored trade scenario that could work:
Hawks Receive:
Kevin Durant
Suns Receive:
Onyeka Okongwu
Kobe Bufkin
Georges Niang
Terrence Mann
Dominick Barlow
Two 1st-round picks
One 2nd-round pick
Sounds like a haul? Maybe. But look who’s not in the deal:
No Trae Young
No Zaccharie Risacher
No Dyson Daniels
No Jalen Johnson
You keep your core. You keep your future. And you add a top-15 all-time scorer who still has 2 years left on his deal.
That’s the kind of calculated gamble you make 10 times out of 10.
So... What Happens Next?
Honestly? Anything.
Ownership clearly wants to win now. The East is wide open. The Celtics might be retooling. The Knicks just lost their coach. And the Sixers can’t seem to get it together.
If the Hawks make this move, you're looking at a starting five of:
Trae Young
Dyson Daniels
Kevin Durant
Jalen Johnson
Insert Draft Pick or FA Big
That’s not just exciting.
That’s scary.
Final Thoughts
Look—this isn’t a drill. It’s not a fan-made trade machine post. These are real reports from multiple sources saying that Atlanta could be seriously in on Kevin Durant.
And if the price is right?
Tony Ressler. Nick Ressler. Make. It. Happen.
Let’s bring KD to the A, load up this roster, and go from Play-In to Finals.
Drop a comment if you want KD in a Hawks jersey, and let us know how far this team could go with him on board.
Let’s go, Hawks. Big moves only.
