Nickeil Alexander-Walker has signed a four-year, $62 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks, leaving Minnesota Timberwolves where he played all 82 games last season. The deal includes a player option and trade kicker, and marks a significant move for the Hawks as they aim to contend in the Eastern Conference with new additions like Kristaps Porzingis and the return of Jalen Johnson.
The Milwaukee Bucks are actively exploring several options in NBA free agency, including potential acquisition of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and trade possibilities involving Pat Connaughton, while also facing the potential loss of key players like Brook Lopez to the Lakers, with other team moves and signings also in the works.
Michael Scotto reports that the Hawks and Pistons are leading contenders for Nickeil Alexander-Walker, with other teams like the Clippers and Raptors also interested; Alexander-Walker is expected to sign for at least $14.1 million. Nick Richards is a trade candidate with teams like the Knicks, Pacers, and Lakers interested. Clint Capela is likely to leave the Hawks, with the Clippers, Lakers, and Spurs as potential destinations. Luke Kennard is expected to move from the Grizzlies, and Landry Shamet remains a sought-after free agent.
The Atlanta Hawks are favored to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade deal, which would strengthen their roster with a top two-way guard. This move impacts other teams like the Pistons and Kings, who are also making strategic player moves in free agency. The Pistons are focusing on signing Caris LeVert and possibly acquiring Duncan Robinson, while the Kings are working on a deal for Dennis Schröder and exploring backup point guard options.
The Atlanta Hawks are favored to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Minnesota Timberwolves via a sign-and-trade deal, using their traded player exception, with the Detroit Pistons also interested. Alexander-Walker averaged 9.4 points last season.
The article discusses NBA free agency rumors, highlighting potential signings for players like Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dennis Schröder, Ty Jerome, Quentin Grimes, Luke Kornet, and J.J. Barea, with teams such as the Pistons, Hawks, Kings, Hornets, Grizzlies, 76ers, Clippers, and Nuggets involved in various negotiations and interests.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz 101-90, with Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker also had a standout performance with 20 points, seven assists, five rebounds, five steals, and two blocks. The Timberwolves' strong defense translated into efficient offense, as they generated 25 points in transition compared to the Jazz's five.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed free agents Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Troy Brown. Alexander-Walker will re-sign with the team on a two-year, $9 million deal, while Brown will join the Timberwolves on a two-year contract worth over $8 million. Alexander-Walker will provide depth at shooting guard behind Anthony Edwards, while Brown could start or play a second-unit role. The Timberwolves used cap exceptions to complete the signings.
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs, but the series revealed that Anthony Edwards is the team's superstar and future. Nickeil Alexander-Walker emerged as a reliable role player, while Mike Conley provided veteran leadership. Karl-Anthony Towns had an average series, but could benefit from becoming the clear number two on the team. Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson were solid, but Taurean Prince and Jaylen Nowell struggled. The Timberwolves have a new era centered around Edwards.
Anthony Edwards scored 34 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets, forcing a Game 5. Edwards passed Kobe Bryant with his fifth postseason game of 30 points or more at age 21 or younger, placing him behind only LeBron James. Nickeil Alexander-Walker played lights out defense and drained two of the biggest shots of the game. The Timberwolves' 2-point defense was more aggressive in hedging and even switching at times. Austin Rivers stayed ready and made an impact with strong perimeter defense and a triple that gave the Wolves a three-point lead late in the third quarter.
