On February 5, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks executed a trade, sending center Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for guard Buddy Hield and forward Jonathan Kuminga. This deal shifts the Hawks’ roster amid ongoing efforts to reshape the team following major offseason moves. The trade was confirmed by ESPN reporter Shams Charania.
Details and History of Recent Hawks Trades
The Hawks acquired Porzingis during the previous offseason by trading Georges Niang and a 2031 second-round draft pick to the Boston Celtics, as well as Terance Mann and the draft rights to Drake Powell, the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, to the Brooklyn Nets. Porzingis appeared in only 17 games for Atlanta, maintaining averages of 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game before this new trade.
Player Performance and Trade Context
Jonathan Kuminga has participated in 20 games this season, averaging 12.1 points and 5.9 rebounds. Having been a key figure in trade rumors, Kuminga reportedly expressed a desire to leave Golden State. Meanwhile, Buddy Hield played 44 games for the Warriors, averaging 8.0 points in roughly 17.5 minutes per game.
Significance of the Trade Amid Hawks’ Roster Changes
This trade marks the latest significant roster adjustment for the Hawks, following their January decision to trade franchise star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. The acquisition of Hield and Kuminga could influence Atlanta’s strategy and on-court dynamic as the season progresses.
“BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/eqNWwCupEZ” – Shams Charania, ESPN Reporter
BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/eqNWwCupEZ
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 5, 2026
