Jacob Toppin News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Charlotte hosts Atlanta following overtime win against Cleveland

Charlotte hosts the Atlanta Hawks after the Hornets took down the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in overtime

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Waived by Hawks The Hawks waived Toppin (shoulder) on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact It's a tough break for Toppin, who underwent season-ending right shoulder surgery last Monday. The transaction frees up a two-way roster spot for the Hawks. Once he finishes his rehab, Toppin will be looking to find a home elsewhere.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia takes on Atlanta, seeks 4th straight road win

Philadelphia will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the 76ers play Atlanta

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Detroit takes home win streak into matchup with Atlanta

Detroit comes into a matchup against Atlanta as winners of three home games in a row

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Hawks lose promising two-way forward Jacob Toppin for the season to torn labrum Jacob Toppin will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after suffering a torn labrum in G League action in late November.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Undergoes season-ending surgery The Hawks announced that Toppin underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Monday.

Impact The procedure was done to repair a torn labrum in Toppin's right shoulder. The third-year forward signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Hawks this past summer, so it remains to be seen if Atlanta will be interested in retaining Toppin during free agency in the 2026 offseason.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Toppin (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Saturday will be the sixth straight game on the inactive list for Toppin, and the Hawks haven't released any updates about his recovery, so he should be viewed as week-to-week moving forward. Toppin is not a consistent part of the Hawks' rotation, so he can safely remain on the waiver wire in all re-draft leagues.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta faces Washington, looks to stop 3-game skid

Atlanta looks to end its three-game slide with a win over Washington

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Toppin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Toppin will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right shoulder sprain. The forward has appeared in just five games for the Hawks this season, logging an average of 3.4 minutes played, so his absence will not significantly impact Atlanta's rotation.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta hosts Denver after Murray's 52-point game

Denver visits the Atlanta Hawks after Jamal Murray scored 52 points in the Nuggets' 135-120 win over the Indiana Pacers

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Wednesday Toppin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Toppin will miss his third consecutive contest due to a right shoulder sprain. He has appeared in just five games for the parent club this season, so the two-way player's absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in Atlanta's rotation.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles visits Atlanta on 3-game road skid

Los Angeles will attempt to stop its three-game road skid when the Clippers visit Atlanta

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Monday Toppin (shoulder) is out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact A right shoulder sprain is keeping Toppin from playing Monday. He's averaged 3.4 minutes per game over five appearances in Atlanta this year, so Toppin's absence shouldn't have a noticeable impact on the team's rotation.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled, won't play Sunday The Hawks recalled Toppin from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. However, he won't play in Sunday's game agains...

Impact Toppin posted 18 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 23 minutes in College Park's 113-108 G League win over the Delaware Blue Coats on Saturday. However, he sustained a right shoulder injury in the win. His next opportunity to play for the parent club will come Monday against the Pistons.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to G League The Hawks transferred Toppin to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday.

Impact Toppin will likely be in line for extended run Wednesday in College Park's matchup with the Long Island Nets. The two-way player has made just five appearances at the NBA level this season, averaging 3.4 minutes per outing.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare sighting Tuesday Toppin closed Tuesday's 132-113 loss to the Wizards with two points (1-2 FG) across seven minutes.

Impact Toppin logged a season-high seven minutes, cracking the rotation for just the fifth time this season. All five of his appearances have come during garbage time, making him a non-factor in all fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from G League The Hawks recalled Toppin from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.

Impact The two-way player will join Atlanta ahead of Tuesday's game against the Pistons to provide some extra reinforcement in the frontcourt with Onyeka Okongwu (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and Zaccharie Risacher (hip) all listed as questionable for the contest. Even if all three players sit out, Toppin isn't guaranteed to be included in head coach Quin Snyder's rotation.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club The Hawks recalled Toppin from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday.

Impact Toppin will presumably take part in practice with the Hawks over the next couple of days, though it's unclear if he'll remain with the parent club for its next game Friday against the Raptors. The third-year forward is on a two-way deal with Atlanta and is likely to see the bulk of his playing time with College Park in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Toppin is coming off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Toppin drew a rare start during Monday's exhibition with the Hawks electing to give the usual starting five a night off. The Kentucky product will slide back into a bench role Thursday with Zaccharie Risacher, Onyeka Okongwu and Kristaps Porzingis starting in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stunning Jacob Toppin performance cements case for Hawks roster spot The underrated third-year forward just did himself a huge favor by outperforming expectations.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Paces Atlanta in preseason win Toppin tallied 26 points (9-23 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-9 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 42 minutes in Monday's 119-118 preseason win over the Heat in over...

Impact With all of Atlanta's usual starters sidelined, Toppin got the starting nod Monday. The 25-year-old forward recorded a game-high mark in points and was one of four Atlanta players to rack up multiple blocks. The two-way player is likely to spend the majority of his time with the G League's College Park Skyhawks this season. He averaged 22.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists across 36.6 minutes per game in 23 G League outings between the Skyhawks and Westchester Knicks in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Toppin will start Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact With most of Atlanta's regulars resting, Toppin will start for the first time during the preseason. He'll be joined by Asa Newell, N'Faly Dante, Vit Krejci and Keaton Wallace.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 12 minutes Monday Toppin (hip) tallied four points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and two assists across 12 minutes in Monday's 122-113 preseason loss to the Rockets.

Impact After missing the Hawks' final two Summer League games due to a hip injury, Toppin returned to game action. The 25-year-old signed a two-way contract with the Hawks in July. He appeared in 23 G League outings between the College Park Skyhawks and Westchester Knicks in 2024-25, averaging 22.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists across 36.6 minutes per game. He'll likely spend most of the 2025-26 campaign with the Skyhawks.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Sunday Toppin (hip) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Toppin will miss his second consecutive Summer League outing after sustaining a left hip injury in Monday's overtime win over the Rockets. Over three appearances this summer, the two-way player averaged 15.3 points and 7.3 rebounds across 22.9 minutes per game.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Toppin (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Toppin suffered a left hip injury during the second quarter of Monday's game against the Rockets and didn't return. It's uncertain what his status will be for the rest of the Las Vegas Summer League.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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