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Trae Young is no stranger to celebrities. The Atlanta Hawks lottery pick (well technically the Dallas Mavericks, but you get the drift) has barely even laced his NBA sneakers and he already has a signed jersey from Kobe Bryant, a deep discussion with Stephen Curry, as well as run-ins with the likes of rap group […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been active in the trade market this season and trading away point guard Jeremy Lin was one of their plans from the start of the summer, according to Anthony Puccio of Nets Daily. The team was hoping to clear the logjam at the guard position, which already has D’Angelo Russell, Spencer […]

Jeremy Lin’s arrival in Atlanta via a trade from the Brooklyn Nets should only make Dennis Schroder feel more uncertain about his future with the Hawks. According to David Aldridge of NBA.com (h/t Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype), the Hawks have no plans of cutting Lin, who has a year left on his guaranteed contract. […]

The Brooklyn Nets have finally found a partner who would take Jeremy Lin. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Nets have shipped the veteran point guard to the Atlanta Hawks in a transaction that had the two teams swapping future second-round selections. Brooklyn has traded Jeremy Lin to the Hawks, league sources tell ESPN. […]

Trae Young has received loads of media attention since Draft night. He was selected 5th overall by the Dallas Mavericks, who then traded him to the Atlanta Hawks. Though the spotlight seems to be getting brighter by the day, the former Big 12 Freshman of the Year is prepared for the challenges that await all […]

Trae Young, the sharpshooting guard of the Atlanta Hawks left a Summer League game with a quad contusion. Young suffered the injury last Saturday against the New York Knicks. He logged in 21 points in that game — his best tally so far. But come Sunday in their game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Hawks […]

When the Atlanta Hawks drafted Oklahoma product Trae Young fifth overall in this year’s draft, the front office knew what they were getting themselves into. This is why Hawks General Manager Travis Schlenk was quick to defend his young star after the 19-year-old received some criticism for his early performances in the NBA Summer League. […]

If Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk thinks that his team is grooming the next Stephen Curry of the NBA in the form of rookie Trae Young, then it’s not going according to his plan so far because the former Oklahoma Sooners star looks more like he’s the second coming of Emmanuel Mudiay than the […]

Top rookies Grayson Allen and Trae Young got into a scuffle in the Summer League recently. As seen in the video below, Allen — the 21st overall pick by the Utah Jazz, was closely guarding Young — the fifth overall selection by the Dallas Mavericks but was then traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Luka […]

Despite a potential interest from the New Orleans Pelicans in point guard Dennis Schroder, the Atlanta Hawks have not been fascinated with the offers they’ve gotten for their 24-year-old floor general, according to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports. As it sits, the Hawks are still “content” with having Schroder and rookie Trae Young on the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have “had discussions” about acquiring Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder in a trade, according to NBC Sports anchor Fletcher Mackel. The Pelicans reportedly like his talent but have major concerns about his pending legal issues, specifically a felony battery case from September. The Hawks have grown tired of Schroder and hope to […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young has struggled out of the gate during his initial stint in Summer League, going a woeful 4-of-20 from the field during his debut against the Memphis Grizzlies, outshined by rookie big man Jaren Jackson Jr. (picked a spot before him), who dropped a tantalizing eight trifectas to start his career […]

You can’t project the trajectory of a player’s career in the NBA based on two shots in some Summer League game. That said, it certainly does not look good, especially for a player like Hawks rookie Trae Young, who is being hyped as the second coming of Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, if […]

All eyes are on the rookies who are making their debuts in the NBA Summer League this week. It is the NBA’s top stars of tomorrow, who just so happen to be playing today. Who will be the duds and the studs in their Pro Career premieres? Of course, most eyes will be on the […]

There have been some rumblings around the status of Kyrie Irving that have Boston Celtics fans worried. His decision to put contract extensions on hold makes perfect sense when you look at the figures involved, as Irving outlined himself to the media while promoting his upcoming film Uncle Drew. Some see his decision not to […]

The ability to recruit someone is a skill that comes in handy when you’re an NBA player. Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is already working on his recruiting skills as the rookie point guard recently took to Twitter to call out Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James and entice him to take his talents to […]

Part of the reason the Atlanta Hawks drafted Trae Young was because of his unlimited range. A lot like Stephen Curry whenever Young crosses half court, a defender better be on him, because otherwise, he will pull up. In the Hawks’ practice facility, they have a four-point line that is used to help with team […]

News broke back in May that superstar power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are “not in a good place internally.” This was reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post. His colleague Brian Windhorst asked Lowe to share his thoughts on Towns and the Timberwolves. Here is what Lowe said via Hoops Hype’s […]

There is plenty of room available on the Trae Young bandwagon. The question is whether his slight frame, size, and lack of explosive athleticism is enough to carry said wagon, let alone an entire NBA franchise. The Atlanta Hawks passed on Luka Doncic, the draft’s most intriguing prospect, betting he can. When the Hawks traded […]

The Milwaukee Bucks could have pulled off a rather beneficial trade with the Atlanta Hawks right on draft night, which would have allowed them to move down from the 17th to the 19th overall pick, still able to draft Villanova shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo two spots down, while also getting some added compensation from the […]

The Atlanta Hawks were reportedly open to the idea of trading away point guard Dennis Schroder should a reasonable price be put on their table by interested parties. But according to Michael Cunningham of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Schroder is simply not generating enough attention. The Hawks would trade point guard Dennis Schroder for the right […]

Various news outlets agreed to not leak picks, but some like Adrian Wojnarowski still found a way to tweet out who was going to be picked without, saying they were going to be picked. Atlanta has zeroed in on Maryland's Kevin Huerter with the 19 pick, source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, […]

When Paul Millsap bolted westward last summer — after the Hawks opted not to send a contract offer his way — Atlanta’s rebuild was set into motion. The starting five from its euphoric 60-win season, Jeff Teague, Kyle Korver, Demarre Carroll, Millsap and Al Horford, all had fresh NBA kits last season. Without a lottery […]

The first trade of the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday night featured a blockbuster deal between the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks at the top of the draft order. The deal saw the Hawks move the third overall pick to the Mavs for the fifth overall pick along with a 2019 first-round pick that Shams […]

The Chicago Bulls currently hold the 7th pick in the draft, but they had a late push to try and move up in the NBA Draft. There have been rumors all day surrounding the Atlanta Hawks number three pick and teams looking to acquire it. #Bulls are still making a push to trade up minutes […]

The Dallas Mavericks turned down a proposal by the Atlanta Hawks to move up the NBA Draft. The Hawks had darted a potential swap of lefty wing Kent Bazemore and the No. 3 overall pick for veteran Mavs marksman Wesley Matthews and the No. 5 pick, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is under way and this year’s class is as electric as any other in recent memory. Follow along as the results for each team are announced today, with every team taking another step toward their future. Phoenix Suns: DeAndre Ayton — C (Arizona)A double-double machine with plenty of untapped potential, despite posting […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is quickly approaching with trade rumors around the top few picks in the draft being the center of the discussion. In the last few hours, the Atlanta Hawks have been the most mentioned among teams possibly looking to make a move to shake up their backcourt, with their eyes directed toward taking […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is quickly nearing, and the rumor mill is churning out some serious chatter from around the league. Much of it has surrounded the Atlanta Hawks, who currently hold the third overall pick. They have plenty of options in front of them with reports suggesting that Arizona’s Deandre Ayton and Duke’s Marvin […]

The Atlanta Hawks are sitting in an advantageous spot in this year’s draft currently holding the third overall pick that presents many different options in front of them. According to Zach Klein of WSB in Atlanta, the Hawks are potentially considering taking Read Madrid star wingman Luka Doncic and trade him to the Dallas Mavericks […]

Well, hoops fans, today is the day. The 2018 NBA Draft is upon us, and most teams around the league are evaluating their options, including the Atlanta Hawks, who are reported to have interest in former University of Oklahoma point guard Trae Young. According to a report from Ryen Russillo, the Hawks — owners of […]

The Atlanta Hawks could be looking to rid themselves of two unwanted cap-space-hogging assets in point guard Dennis Schroder and small forward Kent Bazemore. Schroder is owed $46.5 million until 2021 and Bazemore upward of $37 million through 2020, which could prove rather difficult to move due to the long-term commitment. The Hawks have made […]

European phenom Luka Doncic has moved into the Atlanta Hawks’ radar as a potential No. 3 overall selection, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 19-year-old is the youngest-ever EuroLeague MVP, recently walking away with some added hardware with his Spanish club Real Madrid. The Hawks will consider the likes of Duke’s Marvin Bagley III and […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made point guard Dennis Schroder available in trade talks, according to Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated. The news come at the heels of Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr. becoming the likely pick of preference, conflicted by several potential options to pick from at the No. 3 overall slot. Schroder’s attitude […]

As Thursday’s 2018 NBA Draft nears, the front office phones of the Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, and the Memphis Grizzlies seem to be ringing nonstop akin to a celebrity telethon for a hurricane relief. According to Adrian Wojnarowksi of ESPN, the aforementioned teams have been fielding several calls from parties interested in acquiring their draft […]

The Atlanta Hawks hold the No. 3 pick in next Thursday’s NBA Draft. Currently undergoing a rebuild, the Hawks definitely view the said pick as a valuable asset. That said, there are rumors that Atlanta is open to the idea of trading down in the draft while still keeping the team within the possibility of […]

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly shopping power forward Kenneth Faried in order to free up some space on their salary cap. They appear to have found a trade partner – at least one who is willing to listen to the offer – in the form of the Atlanta Hawks, according to a source of Michael […]

In light of Michael Porter’s sudden cancellation of his second pro day, due to a strained hip, his recent MRI brought better news than anticipated. This has enticed lottery teams — impressed by Porter’s first pro workout — to bring their own medical staff to his rescheduled second pro day to do further tests, according […]

Texas Longhorns standout Mo Bamba continues to impress during this pivotal offseason, recently working out for the Atlanta Hawks this morning, who boast the third overall selection in this year’s draft, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. The stud center is on the bubble for the top five on the board and could […]