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The Atlanta Hawks are in wait-and-see mode with Trae Young after he suffered a knee injury in their last game against the Brooklyn Nets. Young had his knee run into during the first half, and he sat on the floor for some time before getting up on his own and jogging to the bench. He […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be without their franchise star, Trae Young, for their NBA Cup opener against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, after the four-time All-Star suffered a right knee sprain in Wednesday’s 117–112 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The injury occurred in the first quarter when teammate Mouhamed Gueye accidentally fell backward into Young’s […]

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks got back in the win column with a road victory over the Brooklyn Nets, but the biggest story of the game was a knee injury sustained by point guard Trae Young. The injury occurred when Mo Gueye was shoved into Young’s lower body, causing the All-Star to go down, […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ early-season struggles took a worrying turn when Trae Young left Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets with a right knee sprain. The injury occurred late in the first quarter when teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into his planted right leg during an inbounds play, forcing Young to the locker room. Head coach Quin […]

The Atlanta Hawks were able to get in the win column, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 117-112, but they await news of their star player. Earlier in the game, Trae Young was injured after Mouhamed Gueye ran into the side of his leg, which made it bend inward. Young stayed on the floor, but then walked […]

The Atlanta Hawks came into the 2025-26 season with. lot of intrigue surrounding them thanks to the addition of Kristaps Porzingis and a number of young wings who were expected to improve. In an Eastern Conference that is depleted with the injuries to Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, Atlanta was one team who came into […]

The Atlanta Hawks came into their game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday looking to get back into the win column and snap a two-game losing streak. But if the Hawks want to get a win, they’re going to have to do so without star point guard Trae Young who left the game early due […]

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a major blow during their game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday when star point guard Trae Young left the game early due to a knee injury, the team announced. It was also revealed that he would not return to the game. The play occurred late in the first quarter when […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a rough start to the 2025-26 NBA season, dropping to 1-3 with a recent road loss against the Chicago Bulls. Point guard Trae Young had an unbelievable 17-1 assist to turnover ratio in that game, but it was another lackluster shooting night from the field for the polarizing all-star. Recently, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have put together a team this season that could be one of the more competitive ones in the Eastern Conference. Trae Young will be the engine of the team, and he’s shown over his career that he can lead a group, regardless of who’s playing. Despite the narratives that may have been […]

From the outset of the 2025-26 NBA season, Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young had big dreams for his team this year. Perhaps it’s the biggest reason Young isn’t worried about his contract situation. He’s focused on quieting his naysayers, which is something OU product Baker Mayfield can relate to. The current season for the Hawks is, […]

After Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young described losing the season opener as embarrassing, some wondered if the eight-year pro is entering the 2025-26 campaign with a chip on his shoulder caused by anger over a contract extension. However, Young entered the season with high hopes for the Hawks, stating it’s the most talented NBA roster […]

The Atlanta Hawks have started the season 1-2, and it’s obvious that they’re still trying to gel with the new pieces they’ve added. At the same time, they haven’t been very healthy the past two games, and it’s been to three starters on the team: Kristaps Porzingis, Jalen Johnson, and Zaccharie Risacher. With a four-game […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a mixed start to the season and are currently 1-2 after losing 117-100 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Trae Young had another disappointing shooting night, going 5-12 from the field and returning with 15 points, 10 assists and four rebounds. Post-game, he had a simple message for his haters, referencing […]

On Saturday, the Atlanta Hawks will take on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, two of their top players remain on the injured list. Currently, Kristaps Porzingis and Jalen Johnson are listed as questionable before the game, per the NBA Injured List.  Johnson is battling a sprain on his right ankle, whereas Porzingis is […]

The Orlando Magic dropped to 1-1 on the season after falling 111-107 to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, with head coach Jamahl Mosley emphasizing the challenge of containing star guard Trae Young down the stretch. Young controlled the tempo late, showcasing his trademark craft and ability to draw fouls when Orlando tried to tighten […]

Patrick Beverley let Trae Young have it after the Atlanta Hawks’ season opener turned into a rout, ripping into Young’s defense in a blistering film breakdown that stoked an old feud and amplified an ugly night for the franchise. Beverley, the veteran guard, posted a clip on X that broke down Young’s defensive effort and […]

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks began their 2025-26 NBA season with a dud by getting blown out at home by the Toronto Raptors. Almost nothing went right for the Hawks, who surrendered relentless drives into the paint by the Raptors and shot poorly from the field throughout the evening. As has become a theme […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks did not start the season how they wanted, losing their home opener 138-118 to the Toronto Raptors. From tip-off to the end of the game, the Hawks were dominated in the paint, in transition, and on the boards. To add on to it, they were never really able to […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks started their season in the worst way possible after they got blown out by the Toronto Raptors, 138-118, in front of their home fans at State Farm Arena on Wednesday. While the Hawks played relatively well in the first half, they became listless after the break, giving up 45 […]

The Atlanta Hawks have continued to invest in their future, and they did so by signing Dyson Daniels to a four-year, $100 million extension before the start of the season. With the strides that Daniels made last season, it was a no-brainer for the Hawks to get a deal done with last season’s Most Improved […]

The Atlanta Hawks are about to start off their regular season, and it begins with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors. For the past few months, the Hawks have received a lot of praise for what they did over the offseason, bringing in players such as Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard to help […]

“The Unicorn” Kristaps Porzingis’ time with the Boston Celtics took a strange turn last postseason. The big man, who was once a dominant force in the Celtics’ frontcourt, saw his energy disappear overnight. Now that Kristaps Porzingis has joined the Altanta Hawks, fans finally know what happened. Doctors diagnosed the 7-foot-3 star with postural orthostatic […]

Kristaps Porziņģis was still half-asleep when the Latvian big man’s phone began buzzing on the morning he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Dozens of texts filled his screen. He quickly realized what they meant. Porzingis’s time with the Boston Celtics was over. At home in Latvia, Porzingis opened a group chat expecting confirmation of […]

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks will kick off their 2025-26 NBA season with a home game against the Toronto Raptors. This season is the most highly anticipated in years for the Hawks after their offseason additions, including trading for Kristaps Porzingis and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker, among other moves. Recently, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Dyson Daniels were able to come to terms on a rookie contract extension worth four years, $100 million hours before the deadline. After a strong year in his first season with the Hawks, Daniels was the Most Improved Player of the league and a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Daniel […]

The Atlanta Hawks and guard Dyson Daniels have agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract extension that keeps him with the franchise through the 2029-30 NBA season, league sources told ClutchPoints on Monday afternoon. Daniel Moldovan of Lighthouse Sports Management, Daniels’ agent, negotiated and finalized the new extension with the Hawks. Daniels, the 2024-25 NBA […]

The Atlanta Hawks are ready to compete in the Eastern Conference, and they have the talent on the team to do so. With having talent comes with bringing out the brink trunks, and the Hawks have a few players who are eligible for extensions. One of those players is Dyson Daniels, who is eligible to […]

The Brooklyn Nets waived guard Kobe Bufkin on Sunday, trimming their roster down to 15 standard contracts. Bufkin joined the Nets in September as a salary dump from the Atlanta Hawks. Brooklyn sent cash considerations to the Hawks and did not acquire a draft pick in the deal. Bufkin entered the mix for a Nets […]

The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up the NBA Preseason by finalizing their roster decisions ahead of the regular season. The Hawks officially announced that they have requested waivers on center Charles Bassey and guard Lamont Butler. The move marks the team’s final roster adjustments before tip-off. Both players were part of the Hawks’ NBA Preseason roster. […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Kristaps Porzingis share a mutual interest in extending their partnership beyond this season. But both sides appear comfortable waiting to see how things develop before the Hawks or Porzingis commit. Porzingis, entering the final year of a two-year, $60 million contract, can negotiate a new deal anytime before June 30, 2026. […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks rolled out most of what their main rotation will look like this season in their preseason finale against the Houston Rockets (with the exception of Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson). It wasn’t the best showing for the Hawks, as they lost 133-115, and were mostly outplayed by the Rockets’ […]

On Wednesday, Atlanta Hawks fans collectively exhaled when Trae Young’s cryptic social media announcement turned out to be a tea ad. However, there is still some question over Young’s future in Atlanta considering his current contract situation, and he’s not the only Atlanta player who fans would like to see signed to an extension. Recently, […]

On Tuesday evening, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young briefly alarmed the fanbase by teasing an interview with NBA commentator Adam Lefkoe, seeming to hint as his reported discontentment with his contract situation with the team. The move came just days after Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ own apparent big announcement turned out to […]

The Atlanta Hawks are busy getting through their preseason schedule before the regular season kicks off next week against the Toronto Raptors. Hawks fans have already gotten to see some of this busy offseason’s acquisitions in action, including Kristaps Porzingis, whom the team acquired from the Boston Celtics over the summer. Porzingis is currently entering […]

The Atlanta Hawks franchise is one of the oldest in NBA history, having been around in the league for 76 years. And in those 76 years, it’s worth celebrating who the greatest players in franchise history are across its four stops in Illinois, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Atlanta. Without further ado, here are the 10 […]

The Atlanta Hawks are just over a week away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a home game against the Toronto Raptors. Trae Young has played in two of Atlanta’s three preseason games so far and is hoping to lead this Hawks team into contention after they spent the offseason putting the best supporting […]

The Atlanta Hawks are less than two weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a home game against the Toronto Raptors. While rumors have been swirling about Trae Young’s feelings on the franchise for not offering him a contract extension, the Hawks have surrounded him with far and away the best roster […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been receiving their flowers before the regular season started, and it’s because of the moves that they made during the summer. As one of the more active teams in the offseason, the Hawks added Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard to a team that had already shown flashes last season. […]