# Hawks Must Decide on Buddy Hield

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Podcast: [Atlanta Hawks News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/atlanta-hawks-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7550345)
Published: 2026-06-24T20:25:21+00:00
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## Resource

The Atlanta Hawks face a tough financial decision on Buddy Hield: buy him out for $3M or risk paying him nearly $10M over two seasons with minimal playing time. With cap space and draft picks as priorities, letting Hield walk makes strategic sense. Meanwhile, they’ve locked in veteran leadership via CJ McCollum’s extension and added young guard talent with Kingston Flemings, positioning the team for smarter, more impactful growth. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3b374096d5754b8a

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