Report: Hawks Pick Up Mouhamed Gueye's $2.4 million team option for 2026-2027
Report: Hawks Pick Up Mouhamed Gueye's $2.4 million team option for 2026-2027
Gueye is entering his fourth NBA season and is a player who has continued to get better and better with the HawksJackson Caudell|
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Atlanta HawksThe Atlanta Hawks have made one of the easiest decisions they will have this offseason.
According to multiple reports, the Hawks are going to pick up Mouhamed Gueye's $2.41 million team option for the 2026-2027 season. Michael Scotto at Hoopshype was the first to report the news.
The Atlanta Hawks have exercised their fourth-year, $2.41 million team option on Mouhamed Gueye for the 2026-27 season, league sources told @hoopshype. Gueye played in a career-high 77 games for Atlanta, averaging 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game last season. pic.twitter.com/u4XVxtS8H9
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 25, 2026
Why this is the correct move
This was an easy call for the Hawks to make. Is Gueye a perfect player? Far from it, especially on offense, but he is a player that the Hawks moved up in the draft for in 2023 and has continued to get better in each season. The Hawks pride themselves on their developmental program as a team, including their G-League affiliate College Park, and Gueye is one of the many success stories to come out of there.
This past season, Gueye played in a career high 77 games and averaged 4.4 PPG, and 3.6 RPG while shooting 45.2% from the field and 31% from three.
Gueye had a bigger role than he probably imagined during the 2025-2026 season. Due to the injuries in the Hawks center room, he had to play the backup five spot for a chunk of the season, including in the playoffs against the New York Knicks, but the Hawks don't view Gueye as a center and he was playing out of position against the best center duo in the league and eventual world champions.
Defensively, Gueye comes with length and athleticism and he can guard 1-5, which is something the Hawks really value. That is where his true value lies and for just $2.4 million next season, I would argue that Gueye is going to be on one of the best contracts in the NBA.
The frontcourt for the Hawks has gotten a little more crowded this week after the draft.
Atlanta spent the No. 23 pick on Saint John's big man Zuby Ejiofor, who is more of a combo big, and they drafted North Carolina center Henri Veesaar with the No. 52 pick last night. Last summer, they drafted Georgia PF Asa Newell, who flashed at times this season.
Gueye has strong defensive instincts and should play a role on this year's team, pending other moves, but there are some other guys at his position now and it will be interesting to see how everything is handled in the future.
Here is how the Hawks cap room looks right now after this decision:
1. Jalen Johnson- $30,000,000
2. Dyson Daniels- $25,000,000
3. CJ McCollum- $21,000,000
4. Onyeka Okongwu-$16,100,000
5. Nickeil Alexander-Walker- $14,403,7106.
6. Corey Kispert- $13,975,0007.
7. Zaccharie Risacher- $13,826,0408.
8. Aaron Wiggins- $9,028,0389.
9. Asa Newell- $3,399,48010.
10. Mouhamed Gueye- $2,406,205
11. Kingston Flemings- TBD
12. Zuby Ejiofor- TBD
13. Henri Veesaar- TBD
That is $149,138,473 for those top 10 players' numbers, and we will wait and see what kind of numbers the rookies will hold. The salary cap for this season is $165 million.
The Hawks also made the decision to push back the date on Buddy Hield's contract. If the Hawks did not waive Hield by 11:59 p.m. ET tonight, he would be owed $9.7 million for next season. If he was waived, Atlanta would only owe Hield $3 million. That date has been pushed back and Atlanta might be trying to find a trade partner for Hield or with Hield attached to some deal.
The other team option that the Hawks have to make a decision on is Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga has a $24.3 million option for next season and that is going to be a widely watched decision, though the Hawks could pick it up and decide to trade him.
This was a no-brainer decision from the Hawks. Gueye brings good defense, has talent, and if he can develop a more consistent three-point shot, he could become more of a two-way weapon.
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JACKSON CAUDELLJackson Caudell has been a publisher at the On SI network for four years and has extensive knowledge covering college athletics and the NBA. Jackson is also the co-host of the Bleav in Georgia Tech podcast, and he loves to bring thoughtful analysis and comprehensive coverage to everything that he does. Find him on X @jacksoncaudell
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
