Episode
Hawks Draft Flemings Over Murphy
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
The Atlanta Hawks stunned NBA fans by keeping their eighth pick and selecting 19-year-old guard Kingston Flemings from Houston — a bold, long-term bet over a proven star like Trey Murphy III. The trade of two second-round picks for Aaron Wiggins gave them depth, while Flemings’ scoring and assist leadership as a freshman signals future growth behind CJ McCollum. They also added Zuby Ejiofor to bolster the frontcourt with the 23rd pick. This draft strategy prioritizes development and financial flexibility over immediate impact — a calculated gamble that could reshape the franchise for years to come. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/12d73b574403bedf