Hawks consider value of Peyton Watson amid free agency speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:41 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks are evaluating the potential cost of signing free agent Peyton Watson, who reportedly seeks a $28 million annual contract. Watson averaged 14.6 points per game in the 2025-26 season but may not fit their financial strategy. The Hawks aim to preserve flexibility in adding talent, potentially targeting a star player while assessing Watson's market value. Should his asking price decrease, they may pursue a sign-and-trade deal for him.
- •Watson linked to Hawks as free agent
- •Reported asking price at $28 million
- •Averaged 14.6 points per game in 2025-26
- •Hawks aim to maintain salary cap flexibility
- •Signing Watson could depend on reduced market value
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — Hawks Can't Afford to Overpay Peyton Watson in Free Agency
"The Hawks have been linked to Peyton Watson, but his reported $28 million asking price could be too steep for Atlanta in a sign-and-trade.
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