Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores 28 in NBA Cup win over Wizards
The gist
Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 28 points in a 139-132 NBA Cup win over the Wizards in Atlanta.
The win was Atlanta's third straight and completed a home-and-home sweep of Washington.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2025Signed a three-year, $44.73 million contract with the Timberwolves, then was traded to the Hawks; the deal includes a $15.92 million player option for 2028-29.
- Apr 20, 2026Named a finalist for Most Improved Player after a breakout first season with Atlanta.
- Apr 21, 2026Had nine points, five rebounds, six assists and three blocks in 38 minutes in a 107-106 win over the Knicks in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Key terms
- NBA Cup
- An annual NBA tournament held during the regular season, split into group stage and knockout rounds.
Source: Wikipedia