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The Dallas Mavericks apparently explored a number of possible trade scenarios with the Atlanta Hawks prior to the NBA Draft, including a potential deal for 25-year-old wing De’Andre Hunter. While the Mavs like what Hunter brings to the table, however, there was one aspect that’s a major deal-breaker for them: his $95 million deal with […]

Prior to the 2023 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks were linked for a potential trade. The Mavs were looking for a big man who can be a lob-threat and rim protector, and so they had their eyes on Atlanta center Clint Capela. Unfortunately, no deal was made and Dallas shifted their focus […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been given a mandate to get out of the luxury tax, according to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, leading to increased speculation that the Hawks will make a trade before the start of the 2023-24 season. However, longtime Hawks insider Brad Rowland would notably push back against the report from Windhorst, saying […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been ever-so-present in trade talks for the past few months or so. John Collins, in particular, has been the subject of trade rumors aplenty for what has seemed like the duration of his career. However, rumor has it that the entire Hawks roster apart from Trae Young may be available in […]

The Atlanta Hawks made waves during the 2022 offseason when they traded away three first-round picks and a pick swap (along with Danilo Gallinari) for All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray. Murray was coming off the best season of his professional career, and the Hawks believed that despite playing in the same position as their best […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is very nearly upon us, and unsurprisingly, trade rumors are at an all-time high. One such team that could be looking to make a big move is the Atlanta Hawks, and it seems like they have set their sights on Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors as a player they want […]

With the NBA Draft approaching tonight, the possibility of the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks making a trade involving the No. 10 and No. 15 picks still remains depending on the players the Hawks made available in the deal, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. De’Andre Hunter, John Collins, Dejounte Murray and starting center […]

With highly touted head coach Quin Snyder looking to build the team into a formidable playoff contender, Atlanta Hawks have been one of the more active teams this offseason, engaging other franchises in trade discussions that include both the No. 15 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and players like De’Andre Hunter, John Collins, and […]

For a franchise that has spent most of its years in existence as the NBA’s laughingstock, the Los Angeles Clippers have certainly come so far. Ever since the 2011-12 season, the Clippers have finished with a record above .500, safely placing the team in its golden era. However, their golden era haven’t borne much gold, […]

Amid rumors that the Indiana Pacers could explore trades with the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, several wing talents have been linked to the organization, including Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby. Formerly a standout player for the Indiana’s men’s basketball program, Anunoby would be returning to The Hoosier State in what would […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics are teams to monitor in a potential trade for Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, according to Suns insider Flex From Jersey. The Suns are set to be a second-apron team. They traded for Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal Sunday. Phoenix owes Beal, guard Devin Booker and forward Kevin Durant, […]

With the NBA draft quickly approaching trade season is underway. We’ve already seen one blockbuster trade with Bradley Beal on the move, and there could be more to come, perhaps involving the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are reportedly involved in a bunch of trade talks some of which may include the 15th pick in the […]

The Atlanta Hawks are where no NBA team wants to be, mired in mediocrity having won 43 and 41 games respectively over the last two seasons before being knocked out relatively comfortably in the opening round of the playoffs. Trae Young is not quite leading them to the Promised Land just yet, but with a […]

The NBA offseason is already underway, with Bradley Beal being traded from the Washington Wizards to the Phoenix Suns, and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young took to Twitter and chimed in on the early blockbuster move and the NBA offseason as a whole. “That time of year again ..”👀👀” wrote Trae Young on Twitter. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks have recently been linked with the Atlanta Hawks for a trade involving the no. 10 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. In the trade discussed by the two teams, the Mavs send the pick along with Davis Bertans in exchange for John Collins and the no. 15 pick. However, Dallas apparently has […]

With the Atlanta Hawks now linked to Toronto Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam, the question is what a trade between the two sides could look like with the Hawks trying to capitalize on their momentum and the Raptors at a crossroads. With that in mind, the Hawks are unwilling to surrender either half of their […]

Amid rumors that Zion Williamson could be available for the right price, ESPN has come up with various hypothetical trade scenarios involving the New Orleans Pelicans’ star. In one trade idea, the Atlanta Hawks pair Williamson with Trae Young, sending two players and two draft picks to the Pelicans. The exact Pelicans-Hawks trade, engineered by […]

As the trade rumors surrounding John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks continue to swirl, the possibility of a new destination for the talented forward opens up a world of intrigue. After several years of speculation, it seems the Hawks are finally ready to explore a trade involving Collins. With his impressive scoring ability, versatile playstyle, […]

The Toronto Raptors stand at a crossroads. Upper management is contemplating whether to embark on a rebuilding phase or continue their pursuit of immediate championship glory. In fact, trade rumors surrounding star forward Pascal Siakam have intensified. This indicates the team’s willingness to undergo a major shake-up. Not surprisingly, Siakam’s availability has piqued the interest […]

The Atlanta Hawks are eyeing a resurgence after another season of falling short. Right now, the opportunity to acquire Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors has emerged as an enticing prospect. Remember that Siakam is a versatile forward, two-time All-Star, and NBA champion. He offers a skill set that could address the Hawks’ needs and […]

Don’t expect the Atlanta Hawks to trade one of their two best players in the 2023 NBA offseason. The Hawks aren’t actively shopping either Trae Young or Dejounte Murray, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Hawks aren’t interested in any Trae Young trade conversations, Fischer reports. Atlanta doesn’t consider Murray to be untouchable, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly made Trae Young unavailable in trade talks and backcourt mate Dejounte Murray likely to be an expensive acquisition for any trade suitor. As a result, the Hawks’ ability to significantly improve their roster ahead of the 2023-24 season seems to be limited to moves involving John Collins and De’Andre Hunter, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have to get it right in the 2023 NBA Draft. Whether they use the pick or include it in a trade, the Mavs have to make a move that improves the roster around Luka Doncic. Leading up to the big day, they have been in talks to see what moves are out […]

Trae Young just gave his haters, Twitter trolls, and NBA fans fresh material to work with when the Atlanta Hawks star point guard tweeted “We Next!” after Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. The Hawks got eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the first round of […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was happy for the Denver Nuggets following their incredible championship run in the 2022-23 season. Next campaign, however, Ice Trae emphasized that he wants to be the one celebrating and not one of many who’s at home watching as history unfolds. In a strong message to Hawks fans following the […]

A lot of attention will be on the Atlanta Hawks throughout this summer due to uncertainties surrounding their core players. Trade rumors have been flying around, some even involving Hawks star Trae Young and his backcourt partner Dejounte Murray. Nonetheless, the offseason always presents a chance for teams to make the necessary changes to improve […]

Last offseason, the Atlant Hawks made the splashy decision to bolster their star talent around Trae Young by landing Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs via blockbuster. Fast forward a year later and the stud backcourt experiment wound up netting the franchise a mere .500 record of 41-41 and a first-round playoff exit. With […]

If there is one rising star outside the Atlanta Hawks that Trae Young is excited to watch next season, it’s none other than Orlando Magic youngster Paolo Banchero. In the latest episode of his “From the Point” podcast, Young talked about how it’s always tough to play the Magic throughout the 2022-23 campaign because of […]

There are few more iconic NBA Playoffs game-winners in recent memory than when Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young broke the hearts of New York Knicks fans in Madison Square Garden a couple of years ago. It was in Game 1 of the first round, which also happened to be Trae’s postseason debut. To say that […]

There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Trae Young and his future with the Atlanta Hawks this summer, with a trade appearing to be a possibility. However, he’s not the only one the franchise could consider dealing in the coming months. Per Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the Hawks may look for a new home […]

As they prepare for the 2023 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks have been holding pre-draft workouts for a month now, with the bulk of the attention seeming to focus on the selections they can make with their second round pick (No. 49 overall). While this could point to the Hawks having interest in trading their […]

The Atlanta Hawks have seemingly reached their ceiling as currently constituted, and that means a Trae Young trade could be on the horizon. If the team does part ways with its biggest star, oddsmakers believe the Los Angeles Lakers are the team that will make the deal. A Lakers-Hawks trade for Young is the most […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft only a couple of weeks away, the Atlanta Hawks have turned their attention to several draft prospects that could play an important role for the franchise moving forward. Armed with the 15th and 49th overall picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Hawks should be in position to draft a […]

The NBA is an ever-changing landscape. Over time, we’ve seen the game evolve in way we never expected before. With this evolution comes a need for change, and a need to embrace said change. Outdated ideas about who can call the shots on and off the court need to be removed from one’s mind. With […]

As the Atlanta Hawks scout myriad prospects up close and personal, firmly entrenched in their pre-draft process, Kentucky Wildcats point guard Cason Wallace has cancelled a pre-draft workout with the team that was set for Tuesday. Interestingly, Atlanta holds the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and Wallace is projected to be a […]

In 2021, the Atlanta Hawks made an unexpected run to the Eastern Conference Finals before coming up short against the eventual-champion Milwaukee Bucks. That run was impressive, no doubt, but it may have done more harm than good in the long run. It’s not a stretch to say that this run caused the Hawks to […]

The Washington Wizards are making major moves this offseason, signing the highly experienced Michael Winger to lead their front office as the president of Monumental Basketball as they continue to build around star guard Bradley Beal. This time with another front office addition, as ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Wizards are hiring former […]

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown laid an egg in the team’s biggest game of the season. He scored 19 points on 8-for-23 shooting from the field and committed a whopping eight turnovers in Boston’s Game 7 loss to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat on Monday night. The Celtics came all the way back from […]

After managing to valiantly stave off a sweep and claw their way back from an 0-3 hole in this year’s Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics ultimately saw their season come to an end in Monday’s Game 7, as they fell to the Miami Heat by a final score of 103-84. Now, the supposed win-now […]