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After getting blown out by the Indiana Pacers in the opener, the Memphis Grizzlies showed more hunger against the Atlanta Hawks this time and even made franchise history along the way. The Grizzlies scored 77 points in the first half of their game with the Hawks, breaking their previous record of 74 for the most […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young showed glimpses of his star power during the preseason, but the rookie caught a quick glimpse into what it means to be under the microscope after turning in a 14-point debut performance on only 35.7 percent shooting from the floor in a humbling 19-point loss to the New York Knicks […]

Another NBA season, another NBA opener, another milestone for Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter. Carter started for the Hawks at the power forward spot in their season opener against the New York Knicks, and in doing so, the 20-year veteran became the second-oldest player to start an opener in NBA history. According to Justin Kubatko […]

For almost two months of the 2011-12 NBA season, Jeremy Lin captivated the entire basketball world. The previously unknown guard single-handedly started carrying the New York Knicks to victories, just days after being on the verge of getting cut. The NBA has never seen anything like it, and it may never happen again. The magical […]

John Collins is one of the young pieces the Atlanta Hawks are really excited about. After a promising rookie season that resulted in an NBA All-Rookie second-team selection, Collins looks poised to build on his first-year success. He and Trae Young could develop into a dynamic duo, decimating teams with the pick and roll. However, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are going with a mix of young and old in their starting lineup. First-year head coach, Lloyd Pierce is pegging Trae Young and Vince Carter for the team’s opening-night matchup against the New York Knicks, according to JuliaKate E. Culpepper of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Hawks fans will probably get tired — if they […]

The Atlanta Hawks have picked up options on the team’s young core of John Collins, Taurean Prince, and DeAndre Bembry. RealGM’s Keith Smith tweeted out this development from the Hawks camp. “The Atlanta Hawks have picked up 2019-20 team options for DeAndre Bembry, John Collins and Taurean Prince. These are 4th year options for Bembry […]

Atlanta Hawks fans will not have the chance to watch rising star John Collins in the team’s opening night game against the New York Knicks. Collins underwent a non-surgical procedure on his ankle, according to the team. Mild inflammation and soreness in the left ankle will keep the Hawks youngster out of the lineup for a […]

Sharpshooting rookie Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks won the game for his team via a three-pointer near the center logo. Check out the clip below as posted by House of Highlights: https://www.instagram.com/p/Boxm3aMhqlF/ As observed, Young casually rose up from over 30 feet to knock in the game-winning three-pointer. He finished the game with 22 points, […]

Atlanta Hawks prized rookie Trae Young, the NCAA’s leading scorer last year, has the word “superstar” written all over him. Despite his incredible overall skills, Young still possesses a major flaw in his game. NBA skills trainer Alex Bazzell discussed Young’s weakness, via Matt Ellentuck of SB Nation. “A lot of it was about Trae […]

Kevon Looney has proven to be a key cog for the Golden State Warriors after two disappointing seasons coming into his NBA career, but despite playing a substantial role during the regular season and even more in the playoffs, he fell short of fielding offers for his services this summer. According to Mark Medina of […]

Cole Aldrich wasn’t with the Atlanta Hawks for long. After receiving a preseason DNP, Aldrich has been waived by the team and is expected to play in China this season, per Jeff Goodman of Stadium. The 29-year-old was trying out to make the Hawks, but he saw the writing on the wall. Aldrich is an eight-year […]

Trae Young is the new face of the Atlanta Hawks’ franchise after being drafted with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. He was acquired by the Hawks in the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks. It was a move that the Hawks feel will give them a Stephen […]

Former Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney plays in China now, but he took to Twitter to defend Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic. Doncic was selected by the Hawks with the No. 3 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft before a trade to the Mavs on draft night. Doncic is the most accomplished teen to ever […]

The rebuilding Atlanta Hawks will have a good problem in their hands as the team is looking to pit prized rookie Trae Young and veteran Jeremy Lin for the starting point guard role. Chris Vivlamore, writer for the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, tweeted out this interesting development. I asked Lloyd Pierce who will start at point guard […]

Newly inducted basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash apparently sees a lot of himself in Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young. Nash was a guest in the most recent episode of The Bill Simmons podcast and said this about the polarizing rookie: “Trae Young can really pass the ball. He can really pass. He has […]

The rebuilding Atlanta Hawks have added another big body to their offseason roster after officially signing veteran center Cole Aldrich to a training camp deal, according to Darren Wolfson of 1500ESPN. Adding to Shooter… It will be a non-guaranteed camp deal for the pride of Bloomington and former #Twolves big. I know Cole is motivated […]

Jamal Crawford is by far the most decorated free agent in today’s market and somehow teams have yet to put pen to paper with the three-time Sixth Man of the Year and strike out a deal. According to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and the defending champion Golden […]

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon suffered an avulsion fracture of his left ankle during a workout earlier this summer. The 29-year-old was fitted with a walking boot and slated to be re-evaluated at a later date. That later date has come, and it seems he’s recovered enough to remove the boot. The Hawks released an […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young has drawn plenty of comparisons to Golden State Warriors sniper Stephen Curry, but the Oklahoma product isn’t looking to live up to the expectation, but rather break through it. Young has buried a bevy of long-range jumpers during his lone season with the Sooners, but he’s setting his eyes on […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder has had a busy offseason so far. After parting ways with the Atlanta Hawks as part of the Carmelo Anthony deal, the new OKC recruit just represented his home nation of Germany in tremendous fashion. Germany were up against Turkey in the Supercup semifinals and Schorder led the lines […]

The Atlanta Hawks are slated to announce the signing of shooting guard R.J. Hunter, according to Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In fact, they have. Hunter is expected to fight for a spot in the 15-man roster during training camp. The Georgia State product has bounced between three teams in the first three seasons […]

One-time NBA champion Boris Diaw is finally calling it quits. The 36-year-old Frenchman is retiring from basketball after a fruitful 14-year career in the NBA, plus three other years overseas and an overall prolific career in international competition. Diaw, a French national team staple, announced his retirement through a video he recorded with fellow Frenchmen […]

Lloyd Pierce was once a college hopeful, recruited by Santa Clara University, a prestigious Jesuit school that had soon-to-be Hall of Famer Steve Nash as its star player. The now coach of the Atlanta Hawks recalls just how “Nashty” rewrote everything he thought he knew about basketball in two years of school together. Pierce was […]

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon sustained a left ankle injury during a workout last week, and a subsequent X-ray and MRI test revealed an avulsion fracture, according to the team. Dedmon is slated to be re-evaluated in one week to assess his recovery moving forward. The 7-footer started for the majority of the 2017-18 season, […]

After recently signing a two-way deal with the Golden State Warriors, NBA G League standout Damion Lee was welcomed by his teammates with open arms. Now, two-time MVP Stephen Curry has literally welcomed Lee to the Curry family after the latter tied the know with the former’s sister, Sydel Curry. In an Instagram post, Steph […]

At 41 years old, Atlanta Hawks newcomer Vince Carter currently holds the record as the oldest active player in the league. However, this is not the only feat the 20-year veteran intends to achieve this season, as Carter is actually set to join the elite 25,000-point club of the NBA this year. Ben Rohrbach of […]

The NBA is a continuous cycle of competition where every year teams win and lose. At the heart of competition, it’s the players that shine. As players age and graduate from the NBA, new players emerge every year to continue competing for the Larry O’ Brien trophy. This time of the offseason is when it […]

According to multiple reports that were issued on Wednesday morning, the Atlanta Hawks have signed a 20-year deal with State Farm in a move that will change the name of their home arena to State Farm Arena. Via Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The Hawks and State Farm have reached an agreement on new […]

New Atlanta Hawks recruit Jeremy Lin is already 30-years-old. However, one particular Lyft driver seems to believe that he does not look the part, and has recently mistaken the 6-foot-3 guard as a high school student. It was Lin himself who shared a live feed of himself inside a Lyft car via his Instagram stories. […]

The Ukrainian National Team bolstered their ranks on Monday morning, as Alex Len and Svi Mykhailiuk have been added to the team’s roster for FIBA’s World Cup qualifiers in September. The Ukrainian Basketball Federation announced that Len and Mykhailiuk will be available to play in the upcoming qualifying games against Spain and Montenegro, according to […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young has just treated the general public to an MTV Cribs-like tour of his brand new home. Here’s the 19-second video clip shared by Young himself on his Instagram account. Alright, the MTV Cribs comparison was a bit of a stretch. Young has not exactly purchased a multi-million dollar mansion, nor does […]

The Atlanta Hawks have signed free-agent forward Thomas Robinson to a non-guaranteed deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The veteran journeyman has spent time in and out of the NBA, last playing for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2016-17 season. The 6-foot-10 big man last played for Khimki of the VTB United League […]

Jersey numbers can be quite controversial among players, but you can omit current Boston Celtics big man Al Horford and Atlanta Hawks wing player Vince Carter from that list. After signing a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum with the Hawks this off-season, it has been reported that Vinsanity will dawn the No. 15 jersey […]

After 20 fruitful years in the NBA, newly acquired Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter is still ready and raring to go. As he approaches his 42nd birthday in late January, many fans have speculated whether the 2018-2019 season would be Air Canada’s swan song. Carter, apparently, has other things in mind. Via ESPN: “I know […]

Vince Carter is the seasoned pro in a young man’s league. Half Man, Half Amazing is in the twilight of his career, but he’s out to prove that he can still hang with the young bucks. Carter spoke with The Associated Press about his age and how he sees himself in a league where he’s […]

Entering his 21st season in the NBA, Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter has established himself as one of the most prominent veteran figures in the league today. Given his vast experience and acquired knowledge in the sport, most believe that coaching would be the next logical step for the 41-year-old once he finally calls it […]

On a quiet Friday afternoon in the NBA front, the Atlanta Hawks officially announced the signing of longtime NBA veteran Vince Carter. Entering his 21st NBA season and joining his eighth NBA team, Carter will look to bring his veteran leadership and athletic game to Atlanta. Following the announcement, the Hawks announced that Carter will […]

While the above title may seem like a rather comical heading apt for a more humorous write-up, Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young’s fear of birds is anything but funny. Ornithophobia is a type of phobia characterized by the irrational and abnormal fear of birds. It is a kind of mental condition that Young is apparently […]