Nickeil Alexander-Walker News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

New York hosts Atlanta with 1-0 series lead

The New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

"We weren't allowed to be fans of anyone" - Nickeil Alexander-Walker talks about growing up with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's father SGA and NAW are both having phenomenal seasons.

2 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Cleared to play in postseason Alexander-Walker (toe) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks.

Impact After sitting out the regular-season finale due to a right great toe sprain, Alexander-Walker is cleared to play during the postseason. The veteran enjoyed a career year in his first season in Atlanta, averaging 20.8 points, 3.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 3.2 threes over 33.4 minutes per game during the regular season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Knicks open the playoffs against the Hawks, knowing 'we'll be judged by what we do in this run'

The New York Knicks won 53 games and the NBA Cup title, a clearly successful regular season for a team with a first-year coach

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

New York hosts Atlanta to begin playoffs

The New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks to start the Eastern Conference first round

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

From play-in purgatory to Knicks playoff series, Hawks forge new identity in wake of Young's exit

The Atlanta Hawks dodged the NBA's play-in tournament and solidified their first outright playoff bid since the 2020-2021 season, all without Trae Young

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nickeil Alexander-Walker reveals his decades-old development journey with SGA Nickeil Alexander-Walker discusses his development with his cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on a recent podcast by The Old Man and the Three.

5 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Heat run away in second half, tune up for play-in by beating Hawks 143-117

Jaime Jaquez Jr. capped his sixth-man award candidacy by scoring 26 points off the bench, Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell each scored 25 and the Miami Heat tuned up for the play-in t...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Alexander-Walker (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Heat.

Impact Alexander-Walker will end up missing the final game of the regular season while tending to a right great toe sprain, but that injury shouldn't prevent him from playing in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The veteran wing has enjoyed a career year in his first season in Atlanta, and he'll wrap up the 2025-26 regular season averaging 20.8 points, 3.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 3.2 threes over 33.4 minutes per game. The Hawks are resting several of their key players Sunday, which opens up more minutes for the likes of Corey Kispert, Zaccharie Risacher, Buddy Hield, Gabe Vincent and Keaton Wallace.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing toe sprain Alexander-Walker is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to a right great toe sprain.

Impact Alexander-Walker may have picked up the injury during the Hawks' 124-102 win over the Cavaliers on Friday, when he played 32 minutes and finished with 18 points, one rebound, one assist, two steals, one block and three three-pointers. Corey Kispert, Zaccharie Risacher, Gabe Vincent and Jonathan Kuminga would all be in line for elevated roles in Alexander-Walker is unable to play in Sunday's regular-season finale.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nickeil Alexander-Walker recalls his favorite Anthony Edwards story: "You just hear Ant yelling at some 50-year-old guy from Denver" Nickeil Alexander-Walker recalls Ant-Man shutting down a heckling fan in a high-stakes scenario in Denver.

APRIL 11 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Atlanta visits Miami for conference showdown

Atlanta takes on Miami for an Eastern Conference matchup Sunday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Hawks clinch a playoff spot and Southeast Division behind 29 points from McCollum in rout of Cavs

CJ McCollum scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks used a big third quarter to blow out the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102 on Friday night, clinching the Southeast Division and no wor...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Nickeil Alexander-Walker's recent endorsement confirms what we all already know NAW deserves to bring home this year's Most Improved Player award, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows that.

APRIL 9 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Voices His Support for Nickeil Alexander-Walker to Win Most Improved Player When the Hawks signed Nickeil Alexander-Walker away from the Minnesota Timberwolves this past summer, the signing was praised and Atlanta wa...

APRIL 9 • SI.COM

Cleveland plays Atlanta on 4-game win streak

Cleveland comes into a matchup against Atlanta as winners of four consecutive games

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Team-high 25 points in loss Alexander-Walker logged 25 points (10-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 39 minutes during the Hawks' 122-116 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesda...

Impact Alexander-Walker and Jonathan Kuminga (24 points) took on larger scoring roles during Wednesday's contest, which helped the Hawks stay in the game late despite the shooting struggles of Jalen Johnson and CJ McCollum. Alexander-Walker is in the midst of a career year and has been even better as of late. Over his last 10 games, he has averaged 24.2 points, 3.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 3.8 threes and 1.4 steals over 34.9 minutes per game while connecting on 53.6 percent of his field-goal attempts.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley help Cavaliers hold off Hawks 122-116

Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points, Evan Mobley had 22 points and tied a career high with 19 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-116

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Nickeil Alexander-Walker key to bridging gap between Hawks' present and future Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is one of the most important players on the roster as the bridge between generations.

APRIL 8 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Cleveland faces Atlanta, aims for 4th straight victory

Cleveland looks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Atlanta

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Knicks edge Hawks 108-105 after quick review wipes out McCollum's half-court buzzer-beater

CJ McCollum’s half-court shot at the buzzer was ruled no good after a review and the New York Knicks held off the Atlanta Hawks 108-105

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Hawks play the Knicks on 4-game win streak

Atlanta aims to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against New York

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Hawks beat the Nets 141-107 for their 4th straight win and 18th in 20 games

CJ McCollum had 25 points and seven assists and the surging Atlanta Hawks routed the Brooklyn Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Nickeil Alexander-Walker's dominance over rival has helped flip the Hawks' season The Hawks are 4-0 against the Orlando Magic this season, in large part due to the consistent dominance of Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

APRIL 2 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Pours in 32 points Alexander-Walker produced 32 points (11-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 130-101 victory over the...

Impact For the fifth time this campaign, Alexander-Walker reached at least 32 points. He's had a tremendous season in Atlanta so far, posting averages of 20.6 points, 3.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 3.1 three-pointers on 45.3 percent shooting across 74 appearances.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

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