Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Could be heavily involved
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Flemings enters his rookie season after Atlanta selected him with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Hawks president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh praised Flemings' competitiveness on both ends of the floor following the draft, and the young guard should have an opportunity to earn minutes despite Atlanta's considerable perimeter depth. Flemings' immediate fantasy value will depend on how quickly he can carve out a role, but his draft capital makes him one of the organization's most important developmental pieces.
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Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Won't play in SL finale
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Flemings (rest) won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Flemings will sit out the Hawks' Summer League finale, marking his third consecutive contest on the inactive list. In two Las Vegas Summer League outings, he averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks in 24.3 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Sitting out again Thursday
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Flemings (rest) won't play in Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Flemings played two games during the Salt Lake City Summer League before making two appearances in Las Vegas. The 2026 No. 8 overall pick wasn't consistently productive during those four contests, though it's evident the team is still comfortable keeping him off the floor.
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Hawks' Kingston Flemings: All-around effort in SL win
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Flemings tallied nine points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and one block across 25 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League win over the Nets.
Flemings didn't stand out as a scorer, but he impacted the game in other ways, finishing with a team-high five assists while matching Kobe Johnson for the team lead with seven rebounds. Flemings has recorded at least five assists in each of his four Summer League appearances, showcasing some of the playmaking ability that helped make him the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old figures to be a key reserve behind starting guards CJ McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker during his rookie campaign.
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Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Tame effort in win
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Flemings produced five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in 24 minutes of Thursday's 93-66 Summer League win over the Spurs.
Flemings continues to struggle with his shot during the Summer League. In his previous two outings, he shot a combined 30.8 percent from the field. His statistical output apart from shooting has been solid, however.
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Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Starting against Spurs
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Flemings (rest) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
This is an expected update after Flemings was rested Tuesday. The No. 8 overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, Flemings is averaging 11.0 points, 7.0 assists and 2.5 steals through two exhibitions this summer.
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Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Hands out nine dimes
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Flemings tallied 14 points (4-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine assists, one rebound and four steals over 28 minutes during Saturday's 103-102 Summer League overtime loss to the Jazz.
While Flemings struggled to find his shot, he did an excellent job setting up his teammates, finishing with nine assists and just one turnover. He also disrupted passing lanes on the defensive end and knocked down a few clutch shots late to keep the Hawks within striking distance. The No. 8 overall pick in this year's NBA Draft will look for a more efficient outing Monday against the Thunder.
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Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Selected No. 8 by Atlanta
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Flemings was selected by the Hawks with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Flemings played in 37 games for Houston in 2025-26, during which he averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals across 31.6 minutes per contest. The 19-year-old point guard shot 47.6 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from downtown. The 6-foot-3 guard was also named to the All-Big 12 First Team in his lone college season. He'll likely be operating in the second unit in Atlanta, helping back up CJ McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker at the guard spots.
