Jacob Toppin News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta plays Houston on 3-game win streak

Atlanta heads into a matchup against Houston as winners of three consecutive games

MARCH 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Out Sunday Toppin (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact The two-way forward has been sidelined since he missed Friday's G League loss to the Westchester Knicks due to a left forearm strain, and he'll miss the second half of the Hawks' back-to-back set due to left elbow inflammation. There's no clear timetable for Toppin's return, though his next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against Houston.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits Saturday with elbow swelling Toppin was inactive Saturday in the Hawks' 124-115 win over the Warriors due to left elbow inflammation.

Impact The two-way player was previously held out of G League College Park Skyhawks' 130-125 overtime win over the Westchester Knicks on Friday due to the injury. Toppin has since rejoined the Hawks, but it's unclear if he'll be able for either end of the team's back-to-back set. The Hawks will host the 76ers again on Sunday, but even if Toppin is available for that contest, he's unlikely to be included in the rotation.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia faces Atlanta on 3-game road slide

Philadelphia enters a matchup against Atlanta as losers of three road games in a row

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Hawks plan to sign Jacob Toppin to two-way deal Jake Fischer: Once clearing waivers at 5 p.m., and before today’s two-way deadline, former Knicks wing Jacob Toppin plans to sign a new two-...

MARCH 4, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Signing with Atlanta The Hawks intend to sign Toppin to a two-way deal Tuesday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Toppin will latch on with the Hawks after he was waived by the Knicks on Sunday. The 24-year-old forward began the season under a two-way pact with New York, and he averaged 24.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 37.1 minutes per contest in 15 G League outings with the Westchester Knicks. Toppin could carve out a role in Atlanta's frontcourt, though he'll have to compete for playing time with Dominick Barlow, Georges Niang and Mouhamed Gueye.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks waive Matt Ryan, Jacob Toppin The New York Knicks have waived Matt Ryan and Jacob Toppin, the team announced Sunday.Playing on two-way deals, neither Ryan (19) nor Toppin...

MARCH 3, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Knicks waive Matt Ryan, Jacob Toppin The New York Knicks have waived Matt Ryan and Jacob Toppin, the team announced Sunday.Playing on two-way deals, neither Ryan (19) nor Toppin...

MARCH 3, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Waived by New York The Knicks waived Toppin on Sunday.

Impact Toppin signed a two-way contract with the club during the offseason, though the Knicks will let go of both him and Matt Ryan in order to explore other options for their two open two-way spots. The two-way forward saw the majority of his playing time with the G League's Westchester Knicks, and he averaged 24.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.7 steals across 37.1 minutes per game in 15 G League outings.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance in win Toppin racked up one rebound and two assists across two minutes during Monday's 126-106 win over the Wizards.

Impact Toppin saw court time for just the ninth time this season, logging two minutes during garbage time. To this point, all of his playing time has come in the final moments of games, indicating he is buried on the depth chart, to the point where he is spending more time cheering on his teammates than actually playing.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Toppin (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Toppin missed back-to-back games to end the preseason schedule but will be available for the regular-season opener. With Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) sidelined to start the campaign, Toppin could carve out a decent reserve role behind Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby in New York's already depleted frontcourt.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Friday Toppin (ankle) did not play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Wizards.

Impact Toppin's absence marks two straight to close out the Knicks' preseason due to a sprained ankle. New York does not tip its regular season off until Tuesday in Boston, so he will have a few more days to recover. He is competing for a depth role at forward with the club.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Tuesday Toppin (ankle) didn't play in Tuesday's preseason 111-105 win over the Hornets.

Impact While the Knicks have yet to provide an injury update on Toppin, he missed his second straight contest while dealing with a sprained ankle. His final chance to suit up this preseason is Friday's matchup with Washington.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with sprained ankle Toppin won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves due to a sprained ankle, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Impact Toppin is on a two-way contract, competing for rotation minutes with the NBA club. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Hornets.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Toppin signs two-way deal with Knicks Michael Scotto: New York Knicks forward Jacob Toppin has signed his two-way qualifying offer. Toppin fills the final two-way spot for the Kn...

AUGUST 14, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Lands two-way deal Toppin signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Wednesday.

Impact The Knicks extended a qualifying offer to Toppin in late June, and he'll officially remain with the team as a two-way player. Toppin appeared in nine regular-season games for the parent club last year and averaged just 1.4 points in 4.2 minutes per game. It wouldn't be surprising to see him spend plenty of time in the G League once again this year.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks extend qualifying offer The Knicks extended their two-way qualifying offer to Toppin on Saturday, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Toppin was a non-factor for the Knicks last season, during which he averaged 1.4 points and 0.8 rebounds across 4.2 minutes in nine regular-season games. However, the 24-year-old averaged 19.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 blocks across 36.7 minutes per game with the team's G League affiliate. Toppin has shown promise, but he will likely not see a significant uptick in NBA playing time next season.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks sign Jacob Toppin to two-way contract The former Kentucky forward has appeared in eight games for the Knicks this season.

MARCH 5, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Inks two-way deal with Knicks Toppin agreed to a two-way contract with New York on Monday, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact Toppin's 10-day contract with the Knicks expired over the weekend, but he didn't last long on the open market. He figures to serve as frontcourt depth and should also see plenty of opportunities to stay sharp in the G League with the Westchester Knicks.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deal with New York expires Toppin became a free agent Saturday after his 10-day contract with the Knicks expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Toppin has been a member of the Knicks' roster all season, but he was recently moved off a two-way deal to a 10-day contract. The Knicks will have the option of retaining Toppin on a second 10-day pact, but it's unclear if they'll do so or if they'll look to use the open roster spot on another player. Toppin has appeared in just eight games at the NBA level this season, averaging 1.6 points and 0.9 rebounds in 4.6 minutes.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA New York recalled Toppin from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Wednesday.

Impact Toppin was sent to Westchester on Wednesday morning to presumably practice but has since returned to the NBA club. He's made just eight NBA appearances this season, averaging 4.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Toppin dunk: Knicks rookie showcases epic 'lost and found' jam he was saving for Dunk Contest finals | Sporting News Canada Toppin didn't perform the dunk in the competition, but his efforts nailing it drew plenty of attention and praise from NBA fans.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Inks 10-day deal The Knicks signed Toppin to a 10-day contract Thursday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact New York signed Toppin and DaQuan Jeffries to 10-day deals Thursday in order to reach the minimum roster spots required for a team. Toppin is averaging 2.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 6.6 minutes across his five NBA appearances so far in 2023-24.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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