Hawks Leading Race to Sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker in Free Agency
The Atlanta Hawks are seen as the top contenders to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker through a potential sign-and-trade deal with the Timberwolves. Alexander-Walker, a skilled shooting guard, is expected to bring a valuable two-way presence to the Hawks. His move to Atlanta could impact other teams like the Pistons and Kings in the upcoming NBA season.
Heading into the start of free agency, rival teams consider the Hawks as the top choice to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker, possibly through a sign-and-trade with the Timberwolves. This information comes from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Grant Afseth of RG.
Atlanta can fit Alexander-Walker's new salary into the $25.3MM traded player exception from last summer's Dejounte Murray trade. Alexander-Walker, a 26-year-old shooting guard, is known for his strong two-way play and shooting accuracy, making him a valuable addition to the Hawks.
This move is expected to impact other teams as well. The Pistons, previously in the running for Alexander-Walker, are now looking to sign Hawks' free agent forward Caris LeVert. Meanwhile, the Kings are negotiating with Dennis Schröder to become their starting point guard, with a projected contract of around $30MM over two years.
In addition, the Pistons are eyeing Duncan Robinson as a potential replacement for Malik Beasley. Robinson, who declined his contract with the Heat, is anticipating a longer deal with Miami or a sign-and-trade arrangement.
According to the source: Hoops Rumors.
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