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    Ohm YoungmisukApr 24, 2026, 06:55 PM ET<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Nickeil Alexander-Walker<\/a> was named this season’s Most Improved Player on Friday, marking the second straight Atlanta Hawks<\/a> player to win the award.<\/p>\n

      Alexander-Walker averaged a career-high 20.8 points, 3.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds to go with 1.3 steals. He also averaged career highs in blocks, field goal percentage and 3-point field goal percentage.<\/p>\n

      The 6-foot-5 guard increased his scoring by 11.4 points after averaging 9.4 points coming off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> during the 2024-25 season. That is the third-highest increase from one season to the next over the past 25 years.<\/p>\n