The Atlanta Hawks will not have any salary cap space available during this offseason, but they are currently operating well below the luxury tax threshold and the tax apron limits.
This financial positioning provides the Hawks with significant flexibility to be active participants in the trade market as they look to improve their roster.
One important tool at Atlanta’s disposal is a $25.3 million Traded Player Exception (TPE), which was created as part of the trade that sent Dejounte Murray away last offseason.
However, this exception is set to expire on July 7, making it a valuable but time-sensitive asset.
Since the Hawks are comfortably below both the luxury tax and apron, they have room to absorb salaries in potential trades without immediately facing harsh financial penalties.
This gives them an advantage when negotiating deals that involve taking on additional contracts. In addition to their trade market flexibility, the Hawks have also shown interest in re-signing Caris LeVert.
LeVert was acquired at the trade deadline last season in a deal that sent De’Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Securing LeVert long-term could be a priority for Atlanta as they continue to build around their core players.
Hawks Looking At Options For Using $25M Trade Exception https://t.co/wlwBufTmPp
— RealGM (@RealGM) June 21, 2025
