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Atlanta Hawks sign veterans Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins to bolster roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Atlanta Hawks sign veterans Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins to bolster roster

Summary

The Atlanta Hawks have added veterans Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins ahead of the upcoming NBA season. Coach Quin Snyder, entering his fifth season, retains a core group including Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, and Onyeka Okongwu while enhancing his coaching staff with Jason Love, Ettore Messina, and Sergi Oliva. Last season, the Hawks finished with a 46-36 record but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the New York Knicks. Snyder expressed optimism during his exit interview about the team’s foundation moving forward.

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Key Details

•Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins join the Hawks' roster.
•Quin Snyder enters his fifth season as head coach.
•Hawks retained key players from last season's core.
•Atlanta finished 46-36 and reached the playoffs last season.
•Snyder's coaching staff now includes Jason Love, Ettore Messina, and Sergi Oliva.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Hawks news: Atlanta adds 3 vets who can make life easier for Quin Snyder

What they're saying

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The Atlanta Hawks are gearing up for another inspired run in the upcoming season, with coach Quin Snyder entering his fifth season with the team. Atlanta will parade a retained core, led by Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Onyeka Okongwu. The Hawks added Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins in the offseason. They also […] The post Hawks news: Atlanta adds 3 vets who can make life easier for Quin Snyder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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