NBA Fans React To Ex-Pelicans Signing With Atlanta Hawks

NBA fans react to Ex-New Orleans Pelicans guard signing with the Atlanta Hawks

Apr 9, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) goes to the basket as New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) and guard Trey Murphy III (25) defend during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

NBA free agency has been a frenzy so far, even after there was no news announced in the first few minutes of opening. Since then, a blockbuster deal to send Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets has happened, while the Houston Rockets filled the void of Dillon Brooks by adding Dorian Finney-Smith on a multi-year deal.

As for the Atlanta Hawks, they've been active throughout the entire offseason so far. Starting before the 2025 NBA Draft, the Hawks struck a deal with the Boston Celtics to land former All-Star center Kristaps Porzingis and added a valuable New Orleans Pelicans pick on a draft-night trade. Now, in free agency, they've struck a deal to land one of the most coveted free agents.

Free agent Nickeil Alexander-Walker has agreed to a four-year, $62 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks, plus a player option and trade kicker, sources tell ESPN. CAA Co-Heads of Basketball Aaron Mintz/Austin Brown and Steven Heumann reached the contract with the Hawks tonight. pic.twitter.com/G93cmxsHGo

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025

The Hawks have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to land Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Having prior stops with the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans, fans took to social media to share their reactions to Alexander-Walker landing a four-year, $62 million contract.

"The Hawks roster might be nice next season," a user shared.

"NAW played briefly for Quinn Snyder when he was in Utah. Hawks had draft night rights of him 2019 draft," another user shared insight on.

"hawks actually tryna compete next season," a user added.

"Hawks gone make some noise next year Trae Young coming for his respect," another fan said.

"Wow. Thats big money," a fan replied.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker last season:

— 9.4 PPG
— 3.2 RPG
— 2.7 APG

4 years. $62 million. pic.twitter.com/rdLccgfVPA

— StatMuse (@statmuse) July 1, 2025

With the Hawks establishing their backcourt last season with ex-Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels, Alexander-Walker can now come and run the second unit for Atlanta while potentially seeing time in three-guard lineups alongside Daniels and Trae Young.

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