Projected Starting 5: Atlanta Hawks (2025–26) PG – Trae Young (6'1", Age 26) 24.2 PPG • 11.6 APG Elite playmaker and offensive engine.
SG – Dyson Daniels (6'7", Age 22) 14.1 PPG • 5.9 RPG • 4.4 APG Big guard, versatile defender, secondary playmaker.
SF – Jalen Johnson (6'8", Age 23) 18.9 PPG • 10 RPG • 5 APG Do-it-all forward, rising star, elite transition player.
PF – Onyeka Okongwu (6'10", Age 24) 13.4 PPG • 8.9 RPG • 2.3 APG Strong interior defender and rim runner.
C – Kristaps Porzingis (7'2", Age 29): Elite stretch big if healthy — potential to start. C – Onyeka Okongwu (6'10", Age 24) 13.4 PPG • 8.9 RPG • 2.3 APG Strong interior defender and rim runner.
🛡️ Bench SG – Nickeil Alexander-Walker (6'5", Age 26): Proven role player with shooting and slashing ability.
PF – Zaccharie Risacher (6'8", Age 20) 12.6 PPG • 3.6 RPG Young stretches forward with upside and 3&D potential.
G – Kobe Bufkin (6'4", Age 21): Young scorer with potential.
G/F – Vít Krejčí (6'8", Age 25): Swiss-army knife depth.
F/C – Mouhamed Gueye (6'10", Age 22): Athletic frontcourt backup.
SG – Luke Kennard (6'5", Age 29): Veteran sniper, floor spacing weapon.
G – Keaton Wallace (6'3", Age 26): Backup ball-handler and passer.