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Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum was back in his old stomping ground as they visited the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Thursday. McCollum became a star in Rip City after being drafted as the 10th overall pick in 2013. He teamed up with fellow guard Damian Lillard to form one of the most […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches next month, the Indiana Pacers have begun casting a wide net in their search for frontcourt help, with recent outreach including a call to the Atlanta Hawks regarding center Onyeka Okongwu. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported this week that Indiana has contacted Atlanta to gauge the availability […]

A lot of news came out about Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis on Jan. 13. Initial reports suggested that he would require surgery on a hand injury and would miss the rest of the regular season. Then, it was reported that Davis doesn’t need surgery, and he will instead be re-evaluated in six weeks. Before […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards pulled off the first major trade of the season with Trae Young finding a new home in the nation’s capitol. The Hawks took back Hawks took back CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert in the trade, and it’s raised questions as to what the team’s plans are moving forward. Corey […]

The Atlanta Hawks will play the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in LA. However, the Hawks have a lengthy injury report for the matchup. Kristaps Porzingis is among eight players listed on the NBA injury report for Tuesday’s clash. So, is Porzingis playing tonight vs. the Lakers? Porzingis has been limited this season, as […]

The Atlanta Hawks marked the end of an era by trading away Trae Young at perhaps his lowest trade value; they got CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert in return from the Washington Wizards, and the fact that they did not get a single first-round pick, even a heavily-protected one, is quite telling of how the […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins did not hold back as the league reacted to the stunning Trae Young trade and the growing Ja Morant trade buzz. With both young stars suddenly in fragile places, Perkins took to social media and sounded the alarm. View this post on Instagram “We just watched the Hawks trade Trae […]

Jalen Johnson continues to soar for the Atlanta Hawks—literally and figuratively. The Hawks’ trading of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards signaled that Johnson is now the face of the franchise. On Sunday, he led the Hawks to their third straight win after trouncing the Golden State Warriors, 124-111, at Chase Center. Johnson tallied 23 […]

The Atlanta Hawks have seemed to be active in the trade market this season, especially after making the deal to send Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. Outside of that trade, the Hawks have been linked to Anthony Davis for the past few weeks, as they look to make an upgrade to their frontcourt. With […]

The trade between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards is complete, and the respective players have made made it to their new teams. The Wizards and Trae Young have posted plenty of content throughout the day as the guard has started to settle into his new home, and the Hawks have recently shown CJ McCollum […]

After Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and the starters were ruled out for Monday’s 125-124 overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers, his name is back on the injury report ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Murray turned in one of his better performances of the season in Wednesday’s 114-110 win against the Boston […]

The Atlanta Hawks officially completed a blockbuster trade Friday, sending franchise cornerstone Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for veteran guard CJ McCollum and wing Corey Kispert. Following the deal’s completion, Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh released a statement reflecting on Young’s tenure with the franchise. The message was shared publicly by Hawks […]

The Atlanta Hawks moved on from franchise point guard Trae Young after trading him to the Washington Wizards just a few days ago. Young was seen on the bench when the trade was announced, and he addressed the team after their game, but the fans were not able to hear what he had to say […]

Was it a case of muscle memory or deliberate trolling? Whatever it was, the Atlanta Hawks grabbed attention on Wednesday after including Trae Young in the injury report ahead of their game against the Denver Nuggets. The Hawks, who traded Young to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, will visit the Nuggets at Ball Arena on […]

The Atlanta Hawks fan base is in a collective sports mourning as we witnessed one yesterday evening: Trae Young was traded from the team to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young has been the engine of the Hawks organization ever since he was drafted in 2018, leading the franchise to the […]

Trae Young was one of the first superstar names to pop up as a trade candidate this year. However, few expected him to be dealt so quickly after news broke of his and the Atlanta Hawks’ mutual interest in parting ways. The Hawks quickly scoured the trade market and settled on a deal with the […]

With the Atlanta Hawks trading away star Trae Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, there is more speculation on what the team will do now with the veteran guard. As the Hawks say goodbye to a franchise icon in Young, now enters McCollum, who’s been a productive veteran guard in the league, as an […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching on February 5. One of the players who has been floated as a potential trade target is Chicago Bulls guard Coby White. This year, White is finishing out the final year of his three-year, $36 million deal he signed with Chicago in 2023. So far, White has been […]

The Washington Wizards have a new franchise player, as they made a deal with the Atlanta Hawks to acquire Trae Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young has been known as one of the top point guards in the league with his ability to score at a high level and make plays for others […]

It’s a completely new era for the Atlanta Hawks. In a move that seemed inevitable over the past few days, they shipped away their franchise star of eight seasons, Trae Young, to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. It was a trade that had a chance of happening during the season, but […]

The Washington Wizards acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Of course, the last time Young was traded came back on draft night in 2018 when the Dallas Mavericks moved him to Atlanta for Luka Doncic. Doncic was part of the biggest trade in NBA history a season ago, when Dallas dealt […]

The Atlanta Hawks experienced an emotional moment Wednesday as a viral exchange involving Trae Young added a personal layer to a shocking roster move. Just hours before Young’s trade became public, his interaction with a young fan spread across social media, capturing the human side of a franchise-altering decision. Young responded earlier in the day […]

ATLANTA, GA – With about 35 seconds left in the game, Trae Young walked from the end of the bench toward the tunnel, and he gave a few handshakes to the fans on his way out. The camera followed him as he made his way to the back, and that was the picture of the […]

While it was not exactly a shock, the trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday was emotional for the fans of the Atlanta Hawks. After all, Young has been with the team since 2018. Fans witnessed him grow throughout the years, helping the Hawks to multiple appearances in the playoffs, including a […]

It’s an end of an era for the Atlanta Hawks after trading star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Young quickly became the face of the franchise after joining the Hawks in 2018 following a draft-day trade with the Dallas Mavericks. He led the team to three appearances in the playoffs, including the […]

The Washington Wizards’ acquisition of Trae Young Wednesday did not suddenly occur overnight. Instead, it capped a two-and-a-half-year sequence of calculated roster moves that began with the decision to move on from Bradley Beal and reset the franchise’s long-term direction. Washington initiated the process in June 2023 by trading Beal, whose contract included a rare […]

The Atlanta Hawks agreed to an eye-opening trade on Wednesday night. They are sending former All-Star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Not long after the news of the trade surfaced, NBA Insider Chris Haynes was able to garner McCollum’s initial reaction. “Loved my […]

Everyone knew it was only a matter of time. But it finally happened. The Atlanta Hawks traded their All-Star point guard, Trae Young. After all of the rumors and drama, Young got his wish and was traded to the Washington Wizards. In exchange for Young’s services, Atlanta received shooting guard CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards agreed to a blockbuster trade on Wednesday with All-Star point guard Trae Young being traded to the Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. The deal was a straight up trade with no draft picks being included. When news of the trade with the Wizards broke, Trae […]

The stakes have never been higher around Beale Street or Bourbon Street-based basketball. EVP Zach Kleiman’s Memphis Grizzlies have started another new season poorly; Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are failing to launch their respective redemption tours. The same goes for Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans. After a few years defined by suspensions, injury […]

Trae Young’s time with the Atlanta Hawks has come to an end. In what is the first blockbuster trade in 2026, the Hawks are sending Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, league sources told ClutchPoints. No draft picks are involved in this three-player trade sending the All-Star guard […]

One of the biggest storylines in the NBA over the last few days has been the report that Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are working together to find a new home for the All-Star. On Wednesday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Washington Wizards were Young’s preferred destination, which would keep him […]

The Sacramento Kings were one of the five teams reportedly linked to a potential trade for Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young amid the Hawks’ search for a potential suitor. The latest suggests Young’s push for a trade to the Washington Wizards, but you can count the Kings out of the mix, according to a new report. […]

Jalen Johnson has transformed into an All-Star caliber player this season for the Atlanta Hawks, and he’s doing everything for them. The forward is averaging 23.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 8.4 assists, and has tried to keep the Hawks afloat for the most part this season with several injuries to some key players. Kristaps Porzingis […]

The Atlanta Hawks will probably look different soon, as the team and Trae Young are working together to find the guard a new home. Young has not played much this season with the Hawks, but when he has, the team is just 2-8. It’s obvious the team is going in a different direction for the […]

Recently, the rumor mill heated up around the Atlanta Hawks when it was reported that point guard Trae Young and the team were working on a trade to get him to a new destination. Many labeled the Washington Wizards as a potential suitor for the multi-time All-Star, and now, that speculation has gotten some new […]

What will happen with Trae Young leading up to the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline? This has become the focal question around the league at the start of 2026, as Young and his camp have begun discussing the idea of a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Not only has Young become the focus of this […]

After eight years together, the Atlanta Hawks and Trae Young are working together to find the star guard a new home. While Young reportedly has several destinations in mind, his desired landing spots don’t appear to be in the cards. Young’s camp has suggested the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves to the Hawks’ brass as […]

The Atlanta Hawks have lost their last two games, but they have a matchup set against the New Orleans Pelicans next, a team who has not played well this season. The Hawks should be fairly healthy for the game, but they are still awaiting Trae Young to return to the floor, as he continues to […]