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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 […]

These aren’t your older brother’s Atlanta Hawks. Only three years removed from a 60-win season, the entire All-Star core has moved on to greener pastures. In fact, only three players remain from that team: Dennis Schröder, Kent Bazemore, and Mike Muscala. The decline has been consistent — and a little depressing: 2014-15: 60 wins, lost in the […]

As Trae Young gets prepared to hear his name on draft night, he has put together a select list of teams he will work out for, and it only includes four teams. According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, the four teams are the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, and Chicago […]

Michael Beasley put his star right on the map last season for the New York Knicks, later joining the starting lineup with Kristaps Porzingis’ injury. As such, teams like the Phoenix Suns and the Atlanta Hawks have reportedly shown interest in Beasley, Marc Berman of The New York Post. The veteran forward has a home […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

The Atlanta Hawks have already become big winners after landing the third overall selection in this year’s NBA Draft, but now comes the ambition of drafting the best available player. While European wonder Luka Doncic has been largely considered a top-two selection, the Hawks would have to consider the potential of him sliding to them […]

Few European players put together the resume Luka Doncic put together over an entire career. Even fewer do it by the age of 19. Doncic capped his weekend off by scoring an efficient 15 points with four assists and three rebounds in 29 minutes to help lead Real Madrid over Fenerbahce 85-80 to win the […]

Despite the raving fuss about Luka Doncic being considered among the top-two talents in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings could potentially pass on the European phenom come draft night, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Doncic was scouted in Belgrade, where his team Real Madrid took part in the Euroleague’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks ended their search for a new coach earlier this week with the hiring of former Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer. Now, Budenholzer has all the time in the world to coach the player he could’ve started mentoring a long time ago. That player is no other hand Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been rumored to be willing to flip their No. 3 overall selection up or down in the board, according to the offer in place. Yet, contrary to prior reports, the Hawks could very well stay put and make the selection they’ve had in their crosshairs since their slot was announced in the […]

The Atlanta Hawks could consider moving down in the draft board if the return is right. With the top two picks in the NBA Draft widely considered being on a separate tier than the rest of the pack, the organization could consider flipping their No. 3 overall selection for a lower one if the return […]

Earlier, it was reported that Mike Budenholzer has agreed to terms with the Milwaukee Bucks to coach the team beginning next season. And according to David Aldridge of NBA.com, Budenholzer isn’t going to be the only fresh face with a suit on for the Bucks. Expect top assistant Darvin Ham to join Mike Budenholzer in […]

In this day and age, eyes are everywhere. Social media has put celebrities and athletes alike under one big magnifying glass. Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder may not be a worldwide name just yet, but his social media activity sparked some controversy. He didn’t have to, but he aired his side regarding the matter. As […]

The Phoenix Suns have won the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery. They came into the night with the best odds. Here is the order of teams: Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings Atlanta Hawks Memphis Grizzlies Dallas Mavericks Orlando Magic Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers (via Brooklyn Nets) New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers (via Los Angeles Lakers) Charlotte Hornets […]

Dennis Schroder hasn’t specifically requested a trade, but he has made it pretty clear that things need to change, or he wants to move on from the Atlanta Hawks. As the Atlanta Hawks Reddit pointed out, he has unfollowed the Hawks on Instagram and has deleted every post that was related to the team. https://twitter.com/ATLHawks_Reddit/status/996401133672333313 […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made their intentions clear. The franchise is soon to undergo a rebuild and Dennis Schroder could look beyond his own team to continue his career, if things don’t point in the right direction. The German international spoke in his native land in front of the national federation, commenting on his future […]

The Atlanta Hawks have found their next head coach according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN. The Hawks are expected to announce Philadelphia 76ers assistant Lloyd Pierce as their next head coach on Monday. The Atlanta Hawks will announce Lloyd Pierce as their head coach on Monday, sources told ESPN's The Undefeated. https://t.co/i37zO4ogkp — Marc […]

With the Toronto Raptors firing Dwane Casey after the team failed to get by the Cleveland Cavaliers for the third straight year, the coaching search will start immediately to find their next head coach. Toronto has fired coach Dwane Casey, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 11, 2018 With the roster that […]

The season wasn’t supposed to end in the first round of the playoffs for Paul George. He went to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the hopes of expanding his horizons other than going to the L.A. Lakers in the 2018 offseason. The Lakers weren’t willing to give up any of their young players to acquire […]

As the Atlanta Hawks look for their next head coach, another name you can add to the list of candidates they have interviewed is Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Lloyd Pierce. The Atlanta Hawks interviewed Philadelphia 76ers assistant Lloyd Pierce for their head coaching vacancy on Friday, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May […]

The Charlotte Hornets are moving closer and closer to making the decision on their next head coach, and according to the Charlotte Observer, Boston Celtics assistant Jay Larranaga has emerged as a strong candidate. For Larranaga, his name is a household name around basketball because he is the son of Miami Hurricanes head men’s basketball […]

The Miami Heat just concluded their season on a low note with a 4-1 first-round playoffs series loss to the up-and-coming Philadelphia 76ers. The series was a revelation of sorts, as coach Erik Spoelstra hardly used center Hassan Whiteside to counter Philly’s Joel Embiid. That pretty much sums up how the Heat and Spoelstra have […]