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ATLANTA – At the end of close games, sometimes all you need is your star player to get you over the edge. Jalen Johnson, who has been the star for the Atlanta Hawks all year, came alive late in the fourth quarter to lead his team to a 125-116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. It […]

The Atlanta Hawks achieved a franchise milestone following their 125-116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Atlanta has been an active franchise for 77 seasons since its inaugural campaign in 1949. They have experienced many wins throughout its lifetime so far, making 49 playoff appearances and even winning one championship. All those victories […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers will play on Saturday night, however, Jonathan Kuminga is listed on the injury report. So, is Kuminga playing tonight vs. the 76ers? Kuminga has dealt with injuries this season, but he recently made his debut with the Hawks. Overall, he has played three games with Atlanta since being traded […]

Recently, the Atlanta Hawks have been a major talking point in the NBA world after they announced their partnership with local adult entertainment venue Magic City for an upcoming game. Among the collaboration’s critics was San Antonio Spurs big man Luke Kornet, who took to his blog to publicly ask for the Hawks to discontinue […]

Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. isn’t keeping tabs on Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga after trading the veteran at the deadline. After a reported argument with Steve Kerr led to Kuminga’s trade request, the Warriors head coach reduced the forward’s prominent role with the team to out of his rotation. Dunleavy addressed Kuminga […]

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, and Giannis Antetokounmpo once again sits at the center of the injury report discussion. Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is not listed on the Bucks’ injury report ahead of Milwaukee’s matchup with the Hawks at Fiserv Forum. That places the Bucks’ franchise star firmly in focus […]

Richard Jefferson made his stance on San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet being critical of the Atlanta Hawks’ Magic City promotional night on March 16. Kornet wrote a letter objecting against the Hawks hosting a ‘Magic City’ night. Jefferson agrees with Kornet, but for his own personal reasons, and mostly for the way he wants […]

The NBA’s 2025-26 season has been marred by controversy, from one hot-button topic to the next, including the latest, in which San Antonio Spurs veteran Luke Kornet condemned the Atlanta Hawks’ upcoming “Magic City Night” promotion. Kornet doubled down on criticizing the Hawks’ plans, which followed an open letter asking the NBA to intervene with […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins criticized Steve Kerr following the Golden State Warriors’ decision to trade Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Perkins questioned Kerr’s belief in Kuminga’s potential after the 23-year-old’s strong start in Atlanta. “We knew that Jonathan Kuminga had a high ceiling. […]

As the San Antonio Spurs (43-17) prepare to conclude their five-game Eastern Conference road trip with a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers (33-27) on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, center Luke Kornet reiterated his criticism of the Atlanta Hawks’ collaboration with Magic City. Kornet addressed the controversy following Tuesday’s shootaround, speaking […]

The Atlanta Hawks essentially hit the reset button when they traded away franchise cornerstone Trae Young to the Washington Wizards at the deadline. It’s clear they plan to build around their youth, such as rising star Jalen Johnson. And their other deadline trade for Jonathan Kuminga solidifies their direction. The name of the game for […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been playing some improved basketball of late, winners of four straight games to get back to the .500 mark. The addition of Jonathan Kuminga has given Atlanta a significant burst of energy over the last week, although the team is currently in a remarkably light patch of schedule. The Hawks have […]

ATLANTA – Over the past few years, Onyeka Okongwu has not been afraid to let the three-ball fly, and the team has empowered him to keep shooting. Results like tonight are what happen when you keep shooting it, and Okongwu’s seven three-pointers led the Hawks to a 135-101 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. When […]

On Sunday evening, the Atlanta Hawks will hit the floor to take on the Portland Trail Blazers, in search of their fourth straight victory. Jalen Johnson is on the injury report for this one and is available to play after being listed as questionable due to left hip flexor irritation. Here’s everything we know about […]

The start of the 2025-26 season was anything but stable for Atlanta Hawks guard RayJ Dennis. After beginning the year with the Indiana Pacers, he was cut at the end of the November when the team signed Ethan Thompson. Shortly thereafter, he was picked up by the LA Clippers. He spent about one month with […]

The Atlanta Hawks have officially begun selling their Magic City-inspired merchandise following a viral announcement that drew national attention earlier this week. After unveiling a surprise collaboration with Magic City on Thursday, the Hawks listed their “Forever 404 Magic City Peachtree Hoodie” for sale on the team’s official website. The hoodie is priced at $125 […]

The Atlanta Hawks experienced a sharp surge in ticket prices after announcing their upcoming “Magic City Night” promotion in collaboration with Magic City. According to Yahoo Sports, the average list price for the Hawks’ March 16 home game rose approximately 300 percent following the team’s social media announcement of the partnership. Yahoo Sports shared on […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ unexpected collaboration with Magic City drew national attention this week, and former NBA guard Lou Williams fully supported the partnership. Williams spoke during Friday’s episode of Run It Back, calling the partnership a genuine celebration of Atlanta culture. “We’re working some details out but I’m in full support of this. Shout out […]

ATLANTA – On Tuesday, it was all about Trae Young as the Washington Wizards faced off against the Atlanta Hawks. It was Young’s first time back in Atlanta since he was traded, and he was given the proper standing ovation throughout the night for all that he had done for the franchise the past eight […]

The Atlanta Hawks received an injection of energy earlier this week when Jonathan Kuminga made his debut for the team, scoring 27 points in a blowout win over the Washington Wizards. It was an intriguing development for a Hawks team that is looking for anything to get excited about down the stretch of a frustrating […]

The Atlanta Hawks are set to play the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Jalen Johnson is dealing with an injury concern, however. So, is Johnson playing tonight vs. the Wizards? Johnson is listed on the injury report with left hip flexor irritation. The Hawks are closely monitoring his status. Here’s everything we know about Jalen […]

Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson has drawn immense praise for his game this season. Johnson was named an All-Star for the first time in his career and has picked up a lot of fanfare around the league. His above-the-rim play, penchant for triple-doubles, and all-around skill have often drawn comparisons to Bulls legend Scottie Pippen. […]

Trae Young was the leader and the face of the Atlanta Hawks for eight years before he was traded to the Washington Wizards in January. Although things didn’t end with the Hawks the way he had imagined, Young will never harbor any ill feelings toward the franchise that gave him his start in the NBA. […]

The Washington Wizards are trusting Trae Young to help push them through their agonizingly long rebuild, but before they acquired him in a trade this past January, the four-time All-Star point guard breathed new life into the Atlanta Hawks. Although the union eventually ran its course and both sides agreed it was time to part […]

ATLANTA – In 24 minutes of playing time against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday evening, everybody was reminded of what Jonathan Kuminga could do when he’s given the opportunity to play. The athleticism. The downhill driving. The unselfishness. Forget about all the things that happened in his final months of being traded by the Golden […]

Prior to the trade deadline, the Atlanta Hawks decided to commit to a path forward, trading away former face of the franchise Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young was often injured this season and wasn’t very productive when he was healthy, but the Hawks decided that […]

On Tuesday night, Jonathan Kuminga made his much-anticipated debut for the Atlanta Hawks following the Golden State Warriors’ decision to trade him, along with Buddy Hield, in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis. And as (mis)fortune would have it, Jalen Johnson, the Hawks’ main man and starting power forward, had to exit early with a hip injury […]

With fewer than two dozen games remaining before the NBA postseason slate is set, the Atlanta Hawks are soldiering on despite a young roster logging heavy on-court miles. Quin Snyder is sticking with what he knows, though, hoping Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker do not run out of steam before the NBA Play-In […]

Former Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is finally flying with his new team, the Atlanta Hawks. After a long absence because of a knee issue, Kuminga made his debut in a Hawks uniform on Tuesday against the visiting Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. He was not part of Atlanta’s starting unit, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are taking on the Washington Wizards on Tuesday with the hopes of earning their 29th win of the season. Unfortunately, the star forward Jalen Johnson is said to have suffered a hip injury during the contest. Reports indicate that Johnson, who is 24 years old, suffered a left hip flexor during the […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the midst of an important homestand that could help them make up ground in the Eastern Conference. That means that they have to play some of their best ball, and that comes with making changes to the lineup to put them in the best position to win. That’s what head […]

Jonathan Kuminga could be close to making his debut with the Atlanta Hawks, as he was upgraded to questionable before their game against the Washington Wizards. The 23-year old forward will soon have a chance to showcase his skillset with his new team, and the players around him seem to be excited about what he […]

Update: Jonathan Kuminga will make his Atlanta Hawks debut against the Washington Wizards, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. The Atlanta Hawks host the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night as they attempt to build on their recent victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The Wizards have also won two of their last three games but have a […]

With the NBA regularly staging regular-season games in cities like Paris, London, Mexico City, and Berlin now, the conversation around a potential European league or internationally-based expansion franchise is gaining momentum. Specifically, the NBA’s ongoing push to bring regular-season basketball to international arenas can count on Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks for support. The […]

The Atlanta Hawks are still figuring out exactly what they are after reshaping their roster, but early returns since acquiring CJ McCollum suggest Quin Snyder’s evolving offensive hierarchy is beginning to produce results. The Jalen Johnson-led squad has won two of its first three games after the NBA All-Star break and is navigating a relatively […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a chance to be fully healthy for the first time in a long time, as Jonathan Kuminga’s status has been upgraded before their matchup against the Washington Wizards. Kuminga has been dealing with a bone bruise since his time with the Golden State Warriors, and then getting traded to the Atlanta […]

As Quin Snyder’s upstart Atlanta Hawks navigate the post-Trae Young era and jockey for position in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Play-In tournament, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has emerged as an unexpected offensive catalyst. The former Virginia Tech standout has also rewritten his career narrative. No longer just a rotational piece, Alexander-Walker is posting eye-popping numbers that would […]

There are late-game struggles, and then there are complete meltdowns. The Brooklyn Nets fell in the latter category during Sunday’s 115-104 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Jordi Fernandez’s squad appeared in control after taking a 102-91 lead with eight minutes remaining. The Hawks then outscored them 24-2 to close the game during the Nets’ ugliest […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a change to their starting lineup before the game against the Brooklyn Nets, placing CJ McCollum in the starting lineup and bringing Zaccharie Risacher off the bench. Risacher had been struggling over the course of the season, and head coach Quin Snyder noted that when McCollum is in the closing lineup […]