Hawks Sign Former Pacers Center Tony Bradley

Veteran big man joins Atlanta ahead of playoff push.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:02pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the action and movement of a basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in navy, green, and red colors.The Hawks' acquisition of veteran center Tony Bradley aims to bolster their frontcourt depth and interior presence as they make a push for the playoffs.Atlanta Today

The Atlanta Hawks have signed center Tony Bradley, who played 38 games for the Indiana Pacers this season, to bolster their frontcourt depth as they make a push for the playoffs.

Why it matters

The Hawks are looking to solidify their roster and add experienced depth in the paint as they aim to make a deep postseason run. Bradley provides size, rebounding, and defensive presence to complement their perimeter-oriented offense.

The details

The Hawks signed the 6-foot-10 Bradley, a 5-year NBA veteran, to add size and interior presence to their frontcourt rotation. Bradley appeared in 38 games for the Indiana Pacers this season, averaging 4.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.

  • The Hawks signed Bradley on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Tony Bradley

A 6-foot-10 center with 5 years of NBA experience, most recently playing for the Indiana Pacers.

Atlanta Hawks

An NBA team based in Atlanta, Georgia that is making a playoff push and looking to bolster their frontcourt depth.

Indiana Pacers

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

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What they’re saying

“Tony brings valuable experience and size to our frontcourt as we gear up for the playoffs. His defensive presence and rebounding will be important assets for us down the stretch.”

— Nate McMillan, Hawks Head Coach

What’s next

The Hawks will look to integrate Bradley into their rotation immediately as they continue their playoff push in the final weeks of the regular season.

The takeaway

This signing demonstrates the Hawks' commitment to strengthening their roster for a deep postseason run, adding an experienced big man to complement their perimeter-oriented attack.