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The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery took place on Sunday afternoon, and in an extremely surprising development, the Atlanta Hawks ended up winning the first overall pick in the upcoming draft, despite the fact that they had just a three percent chance of landing the top pick. It’s safe to say that general manager Landry Fields […]

The Atlanta Hawks had one of the most disappointing 2023-24 seasons in the NBA, finishing 36-46 and getting smoked by the Chicago Bulls as the No. 10 seed in the play-in tournament. But a new era could be on the horizon in Atlanta. Following Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery, the Hawks used a miraculous stroke of […]

The Atlanta Hawks secured the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the first time the franchise took the top spot since the lottery was instituted in 1985. Entering the lottery, Atlanta had the 10th best lottery odds of getting the number one pick. However, the Hawks beat the odds and will now get […]

The Atlanta Hawks won the No. 1 pick overall in the NBA Draft Lottery. As a result, the organization suddenly has a ton of options on the table for the upcoming offseason. There have already been rumors that Trae Young could be a trade option but now it seems NBA fans are convinced he’s going […]

The NBA Draft Lottery is officially over and the first 14 picks are set. Some teams came out as big winners after moving up further in the draft order than previously believed. Additionally, there were some losers as well as some teams lost some important draft capital. Two teams stand out as clear winners and […]

The Atlanta Hawks made some noise on Sunday despite not participating in the NBA Playoffs. Instead, the franchise is celebrating after surprisingly winning the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft Lottery. This marks the first time the Hawks have won the NBA Draft Lottery in franchise history, according to Lauren L. Williams the […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ turbulent 2023-24 season ended a month ago in the play-in tournament. Their 36-46 record and loss to the Chicago Bulls opened a number of questions about their future. That includes the viability of a Trae Young, Dejounte Murray backcourt, which may get broken up in the summertime. But before that, Atlanta will […]

When things go wrong in the NBA, usually the first person to take the blame for the failure is the head coach. Whether it is right or wrong, that’s usually the way it plays out. The Phoenix Suns became the latest to engage in this behavior with the firing of head coach Frank Vogel on […]

Star Hawks guard Trae Young has been an offensive force for Atlanta during his first few years in the NBA, and he is making a big agency move that will a have large impact on his career. Young announced that he is leaving Klutch Sports for CAA (Creative Artists Agency), per ClutchPoints. Klutch Sports is […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are in the midst of an important offseason for the future of the franchise following a disastrous 2023-24 campaign. While Young continued to put up brilliant stats prior to an injury that sidelined him for over a month, the Hawks floundered in the standings during the second year under […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram finds himself in trade rumors after a challenging playoff run. The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Pelicans in the first round. There are many reasons why New Orleans came up short, but some believe parting ways with Ingram would help the team. Thus, the Atlanta Hawks are favored to […]

Jimmy Butler has played for the Miami Heat for half a decade. Throughout that period, Butler managed to help Miami make two NBA Finals appearances, one in 2020 and one last season. However, after the Heat made a first-round exit after the Boston Celtics went 4-1 in their series, could we see Jimmy and his […]

The six-year relationship of Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks could be coming to an end soon, at least according to the NBA rumor mill. For months, the belief around the league was that if the Hawks’ postseason run ended early, or if they missed the NBA Playoffs altogether, big changes could be coming to […]

If achieving mediocrity was the Atlanta Hawks’ goal, then they’ve more-than achieved it over the last decade. While being middle-of-the-road with stars that could push you over the edge is a better place to be than sitting at the bottom with no direction, the Hawks ended this season the worse than they did last season […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray has been the subject of trade rumors for months, and he may have given fans a glimpse into the future through a throwback photo. The post by Murray on Instagram came days after the Hawks failed in their play-in tournament bid against the Chicago Bulls, snapping a three-year run of […]

Nothing is ever guaranteed in the NBA, and that rings true, especially for end-of-the-bench role players. Atlanta Hawks guard Trent Forrest is no stranger to that plight. Forrest went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft and ended up signing a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz. While two-way contracts are still NBA roster spots, they […]

It’s no secret that the San Antonio Spurs are hunting for a point guard/lead ball handler to pair with Victor Wembanyama next season, but don’t expect that player to be Trae Young – even if the Atlanta Hawks look to trade their star – according to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports: “One other note. Spurs […]

The 2023-24 NBA season has been a roller coaster of high-profile trades and unexpected moves. From James Harden to OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam, the league has seen its fair share of stars changing jerseys. Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday also made headlines with their trades, the latter being traded twice just before the season […]

If there is one thing that New York Knicks fans can’t stop thinking about except their own team, it’s their rivals. Coach Tom Thibodeau’s schemes made light work of a Philadelphia 76ers squad with an injured Joel Embiid. Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson were blazing it up as the city erupted. Despite this big NBA […]

The Atlanta Hawks have flirted with consistency and greatness in the NBA’s Eastern Conference the last few years, but haven’t been able to fly to the top of the mountain. The team finished the 2023-24 season with a disappointing 131-116 loss to the Chicago Bulls, in the NBA Play-In Tournament. It was the latest example […]

On Wednesday evening, Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks saw a disastrous 2023-24 season come to a blissful end with a road demolition at the hands of the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament. While they weren’t exactly championship favorites heading into the year, the expectation was that the Hawks […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ 2023-24 season is officially in the books. They gave way to the Chicago Bulls in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament and lost 131-116. It was a very disappointing season for the Hawks after they pushed the Boston Celtics to six games in the playoffs last year. But now […]

On Wednesday evening, Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks saw their season come to an unceremonious end with a brutal blowout Play-In game loss to the Chicago Bulls on the road, signaling the conclusion of what had been a disastrous 2023-24 campaign on multiple fronts for an Atlanta team that was expected to compete for […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ 2023-24 season came to a conclusion on Wednesday. The Chicago Bulls eliminated them from the NBA postseason with a 131-116 drubbing in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. That left the Hawks with an assortment of questions they will have to answer in the offseason. The most pressing would […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ season is over. The Chicago Bulls handed them a 131-116 loss on Wednesday in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. As a result, plenty of questions will ensue regarding the future of the Hawks’ franchise. In particular, whether or not they elect to trade one of Trae Young or […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been escorted out of postseason after a thrashing by the Chicago Bulls. Atlanta fell in the 9-10 portion of the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament by a final score of 131-116.  That result is going to leave a lot of questions the Hawks will have to answer in the offseason. The most […]

It’s hard to believe, but it was only three years ago when the Atlanta Hawks, a plucky upstart 5-seed, made a run all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they gave the eventual NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks all they could handle over a competitive six game series. The catalyst of all this Eastern […]

The Atlanta Hawks season came crashing down on them on Wednesday night, as they suffered a 131-116 loss to the Chicago Bulls in their Play-In Tournament matchup. And with another disappointing season now in the books, it looks the Trae Young trade rumors are starting to ramp back up again. While Young put up big […]

Coby White was on a mission to keep the Chicago Bulls’ NBA Playoffs hopes alive. Everyone marveled at how he picked apart the Atlanta Hawks’ defense and even prevented some buckets from Trae Young. This notched him a feat that only Michael Jordan has been able to accomplish in the franchise’s history which made Zach […]

The Atlanta Hawks got worked over by the Chicago Bulls 131-116 on Wednesday night, eliminating the team from the NBA Play-In Tournament and ensuring that they won’t make the NBA Playoffs. With the loss, Hawks fans are turning their attention to the NBA Draft. Grant Shirley – “The Hawks will officially have the 10th best […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been limping towards the play-in tournament for quite some time now. They may have gotten Trae Young back from a finger injury in recent weeks, but the Hawks never really stood a chance to make a playoff run — especially with Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, and Saddiq Bey all out with […]

The Chicago Bulls are a win away from getting back into the NBA Playoffs. They dismantled Trae Young and his Atlanta Hawks in every facet of the game imaginable. But, it came with a very hefty cost. Alex Caruso went down after his foot collided with Andre Drummond’s and it looks like things have turned […]

The Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks battled it out in an Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament game on Wednesday night in the Windy City. The Bulls took a huge lead into the second quarter only to allow Atlanta to come roaring back in the second. Wednesday night’s game came amid Coach Donovan’s ‘keys for success’ that […]

We’ve got the Atlanta Hawks Vs. Chicago Bulls Results simulated with NBA 2K24 to see who the game thinks will win the game. The NBA Play-In Tournament is currently under way, and the winner for tonight’s game gets to stick around for a shot to make the postseason. The #10 Hawks (46-36), have only earned […]

Several people have compared the NBA Play-in Tournament to March Madness because of its do-or-die format. Piggybacking off that, it is important to remember that momentum can abruptly change during this time of year. The Atlanta Hawks (36-46) have lost their last six games heading into the NBA Play-In Tournament and are barely clinging to […]

On Tuesday, former Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin announced his retirement from the NBA after 14 years. Griffin’s time in the league was revered by many, including Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. Young posted a heartfelt social media reaction to Griffin’s big news. Griffin’s retirement message echoed his gratitude for his experiences in the […]

The NBA regular season came to a close on Sunday, and now, it’s time for the postseason. The race for the championship seems pretty open this year, and the next two months of basketball should provide a ton of excitement. First up we have the play-in tournament, and the Chicago Bulls have made it for […]

A total of six teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences are able to say that they officially made the 2024 NBA playoffs. As for the other two spots in both conferences, they will be decided over the course of the next few days via the NBA play-in tournament, a spectacle that has brought […]

The Chicago Bulls are coming off a grueling one-point loss to the New York Knicks in their final regular season game. It was a pleasing indication that the Bulls played all their main guys even if the contest had no bearing on their NBA playoffs standing because it showed their hunger to win every game. […]