
#24SF · Atlanta Hawks
Height
6'6"
Weight
224 lbs
Age
27
College
Gonzaga
Experience
4 yrs
Wingspan
6'7.0"
Reach
8'6.0"
Hand Size
8.75" × 10"
Grade Corey Kispert
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On the field, Corey Kispert grades out as a shaky SF for Atlanta Hawks (D Impact). That places him 68th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a significant overpay (F), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is positive (B- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 342 | 9.4 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 46.5% | 37.9% | 81.0% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 51 | 9.4 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 51 | 9.4 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 46.5% | D D |
| 2024-25 | ![]() | 61 | 11.6 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 45.1% | D+ D+ |
| 2023-24 | ![]() | 80 | 13.4 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 48.6% | C- C- |
| 2022-23 | ![]() | 74 | 11.1 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 49.7% | D D |
| 2021-22 | ![]() | 77 | 8.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 45.5% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4/30 | vs NYK | L 89-140 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-7 | 1-5 | +5 |
| Wed, 4/29 | @ NYK | L 97-126 | 14 | 0 |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$54.0M
Guaranteed
$27.9M
AAV
$14.0M/yr
Corey Kispert's contract with the Atlanta Hawks is graded as a F CVI. At $14.0M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Corey's production is currently below the league median for small forwards, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $14.0M average annual value ranks as role player money for the small forward market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 27, Corey is in his prime productive window — exactly when teams want their highest-paid players performing at their peak. The 4-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Corey Kispert earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 342 games, Corey is contributing 9.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in his role. Corey's strongest area is FG% at 46.5, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.7 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Corey ranks 68th.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the F band — a quick read on where Corey's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Corey Kispert ranks 68th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Corey between Aaron Nesmith (D+) just ahead and Leaky Black (D+) just behind.
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| 46.5% |
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| 83.1% |
| 2024-25 | ![]() | 61 | 11.6 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 45.1% | 36.4% | 85.2% |
| 2023-24 | ![]() | 80 | 13.4 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 48.6% | 38.3% | 72.6% |
| 2022-23 | ![]() | 74 | 11.1 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 49.7% | 42.4% | 85.2% |
| 2021-22 | ![]() | 77 | 8.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 45.5% | 35.0% | 87.1% |
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| Sat, 4/25 | vs NYK | L 98-114 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-7 | 0-3 | +5 |
| Thu, 4/23 | vs NYK | W 109-108 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Tue, 4/21 | @ NYK | W 107-106 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 | +10 |
| Sun, 4/12 | @ MIA | L 117-143 | 29 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7-12 | 5-9 | -12 |
| Fri, 4/10 | vs CLE | W 124-102 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-4 | -14 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ CLE | L 116-122 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
Corey Kispert enters the 2025-26 season as a solid rotation starter following his mid-season trade from Washington to Atlanta, a move that generated modest positive coverage centered on his fit alongside CJ McCollum and the Hawks' competitive repositioning. His career profile—10.8 PPG, 47.3% FG, and $14M annual salary—reflects a dependable 3-and-D wing rather than a franchise cornerstone, placing him squarely in the mid-tier starter category. The trade headlines themselves carried a neutral-to-slightly-positive tone, emphasizing the Hawks' acquisition strategy rather than any particular validation of Kispert's individual star power, and his early performance against Washington generated modest fan interest but not widespread acclaim. Media perception remains understated; Kispert is recognized as a capable complementary player and noted for his off-court style, but he lacks the All-Star credentials or statistical profile to command significant national attention heading into next season. Barring a notable statistical leap or playoff breakthrough, Kispert is likely to remain a well-regarded but unremarkable rotation piece in the broader NBA conversation.
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