Hawks sign former Pacers center Tony Bradley for playoff push

The 6-foot-10 veteran will provide additional frontcourt depth for Atlanta's postseason run.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:53pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player making a move in the paint, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy, green, and red conveying the energy and physicality of the game.The Hawks' addition of veteran center Tony Bradley aims to bolster their frontcourt depth for a deep playoff push.Atlanta Today

The Atlanta Hawks have signed center Tony Bradley, who played 38 games for the Indiana Pacers this past season, to bolster their frontcourt depth ahead of the NBA playoffs. The 6-foot-10 Bradley is an 8-year NBA veteran who previously spent time with the Hawks' G League affiliate before joining the Pacers.

Why it matters

The Hawks are looking to make a deep playoff run this year and adding an experienced big man like Bradley gives them more options and flexibility in the frontcourt to match up against different opponents. His signing provides additional interior presence and rebounding to complement Atlanta's perimeter-oriented attack.

The details

Tony Bradley, a 6-foot-10 center, has signed with the Atlanta Hawks for the remainder of the 2026 season. Bradley spent the majority of this past season with the Indiana Pacers, appearing in 38 games. Prior to that, he had a stint with the Hawks' G League affiliate in College Park.

  • Bradley signed with the Hawks on April 6, 2026.

The players

Tony Bradley

An 8-year NBA veteran center who has played for several teams, including most recently the Indiana Pacers.

Atlanta Hawks

An NBA team based in Atlanta, Georgia that is looking to bolster its frontcourt depth for a playoff push.

Indiana Pacers

An NBA team that Bradley played for this past season before signing with the Hawks.

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What’s next

Bradley is expected to provide immediate frontcourt depth for the Hawks as they prepare for the NBA playoffs.

The takeaway

The Hawks' signing of veteran center Tony Bradley gives them additional size and experience in the paint as they aim to make a deep postseason run. His addition provides more options for the team's coaching staff to match up against different opponents.