Who’s Next for Atlanta? 4 Sneaky Good Free Agent Targets

Let’s keep it real — the rest of the league better start sweating, because the Atlanta Hawks are done playing nice.

They’re not rebuilding… they’re RELOADING.

Forget the casual talk — this front office is moving like stealth assassins. They've already landed Kristaps Porzingis, pulled off a value-signing trade for Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and assembled arguably the best undrafted rookie class in the entire NBA.

And guess what?

They’re still not done.

Atlanta has two veteran minimum spots left to fill and a braintrust that’s operating like it’s playing 4D chess while the rest of the league fumbles with Uno cards. 😏

Now let’s talk about four key targets the Hawks could bring in to finish this offseason with a bang.

1. Kevin Love – The OG Stretch Five

Yeah, Kevin Love is on the Utah Jazz roster right now, but word on the street is he could be bought out soon — especially with Utah doing their best garage sale impression and clearing out vets like John Collins.

If that happens? SIGN HIM.

  • 35% from three last season

  • Elite rebounding

  • Playoff & championship experience

He’d be a perfect veteran big off the bench — one who could stretch the floor next to Okongwu or Porzingis, and bring basketball IQ to a young, athletic roster. And if he’s willing to take the vet minimum to chase one more ring?

Chef’s kiss. 🍽️

2. Cameron Payne – The Human Spark Plug

Why is no one signing Cam Payne? I don’t know, but if the Hawks are smart (spoiler: they are), they’ll swoop in.

  • 38% from deep last season

  • Instant offense

  • High-energy locker room guy (also, elite bench dancing 🔥)

He’s the perfect third guard behind Trae Young and Kobe Bufkin. A guy who can run the offense, score in bunches, and hype the squad like a Red Bull with a jump shot.

3. Bol Bol – The Wild Card Unicorn

Look, if we’re talking about upside swings and versatility, Bol Bol should be on the board.

  • 7’2” with guard-like skills

  • Still only 24 years old

  • Insane length + offensive creativity

He’s the ultimate low-risk, high-reward move. Give him minutes in a Quin Snyder system with space and structure? Could be dangerous. Bol Bol can give you bench scoring, size, and mismatches galore — and for a vet min? It's a worthy gamble.

4. Chris Boucher – The Floor-Stretching Shot-Blocker

Chris Boucher is the type of guy who doesn’t get enough love — but absolutely should.

  • 36.3% from three last season

  • Elite hustle + offensive rebounding

  • Rim protector off the bench

He gives you a modern stretch big who can play with or behind Porzingis and Okongwu. And with Quinn Snyder loving 5-out spacing, this is the kind of guy who makes your offense hum and your bench dangerous.

Oh — and imagine the Zaccharie Risacher pick-and-pop action with Boucher spacing the floor? Whew.

So What’s Next?

Let’s do a quick recap:

  • Two veteran minimum roster spots

  • A front office that’s moving in silence like lasagna

And your options?

  • 🧠 Kevin Love – Veteran IQ + floor spacing

  • Cam Payne – Energy guard with playoff juice

  • 🦄 Bol Bol – Length, upside, and versatility

  • 🧱 Chris Boucher – Stretch big + elite hustle

Final Word:

The NBA isn’t just watching the Hawks anymore…

They’re worried.

This team has depth, flexibility, and firepower — and they haven’t even fired their last shot yet.

So I’ll leave you with this:

Which two players should Atlanta sign next to finish the job?
Drop your picks in the comments below 👇

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Let’s go, Hawks Nation.
The league has no idea what’s coming. 💣💣💣

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