Jock Landale Reflects on Recovery and New Hawks Contract Ahead of 2026-27

After an April ankle injury ended his promising season, Jock Landale spent his offseason in Australia recovering and trimming down. Following a trade-deadline arrival where he averaged 9.1 points and 4.1 rebounds in 23 games, Landale signed a one-year, $14.1 million contract to return as Atlanta's backup center. Expressing deep appreciation for the franchise, he aims to provide physicality and floor spacing behind Onyeka Okongwu for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.