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The 2025 NBA offseason has been nothing short of transformative for the Atlanta Hawks. Few teams – if any – can claim to have improved as dramatically, both in the short-term and long-term, as the Hawks have. From blockbuster trades to strategic signings and a draft-day masterclass, Atlanta’s front office appears to be working with […]

The 2025-26 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Atlanta Hawks. They were one of the most active teams of the offseason, bringing in the likes of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard to add to what was already an up-and-coming core consisting of Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a flurry of moves during the offseason to help improve their team going into next season, and they have a chance to build off of what they were able to do last year. One of the first moves they made was to trade for Kristaps Porzingis, and soon after, they added […]

Trae Young turned up in Las Vegas this week to support the Atlanta Hawks Summer League squad, and it didn’t take long for him to point out how different the environment felt compared to a regular NBA arena. Young, who has become the face of the Hawks franchise since arriving in 2018, was courtside for […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a busy offseason so far, with one of their biggest moves being the trade with the Boston Celtics to bring in Kristaps Porzingis. The Hawks also had a couple of impact free agency moves with the signings of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard. The Hawks latest roster move came on […]

In a summer where blockbuster trades and surprise signings shook the NBA landscape, the Atlanta Hawks flew under the radar, quietly crafting one of the most compelling offseasons of 2025. With a blend of savvy cap management and calculated acquisitions in the 2025 NBA free agency, the front office has signaled a new era, aiming […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made a slew of high-profile acquisitions this offseason, including signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard as well as trading for Kristaps Porzingis at the Boston Celtics’ recent firesale. The Hawks are looking to take advantage of an East landscape that figures to be wide open considering the current injuries to star […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made a flurry of moves so far this offseason, including trading for Kristaps Porzingis and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency, among others. Atlanta is hoping that these will be enough to vault them into contention considering the current wide-open status of the Eastern Conference. Alexander-Walker joins Dyson Daniels to form […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the busiest teams thus far this offseason, adding so many pieces to further bolster the squad around Trae Young. Of course, what stole the headlines were their blockbuster trade for Kristaps Porzingis and their signing of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, one of the best perimeter defenders in the league, to […]

In a summer filled with seismic shifts across the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks quietly orchestrated one of the most intriguing offseasons in recent memory. For a team that’s hovered on the edge of relevance since its surprising Eastern Conference Finals run in 2021, this summer of 2025 represented both a crossroads and a chance for […]

After helping the Boston Celtics win the championship just two years ago, Kristaps Porzingis found himself packing his bags once again after being shipped to the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are Porzingis’ fifth team since entering the league in 2015 as a highly touted big man. Injuries, however, have hounded him in his entire career, […]

When the Atlanta Hawks traded for guard Dyson Daniels, they knew they were getting a young, defensive-minded guard. But did anyone see the kind of explosion that earned him the Most Improved Player of the Year award? Daniels did, and he says there’s more to come. The Hawks have retooled around star guard Trae Young […]

The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns agreed upon a deal on June 22 that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets. The trade in and of itself was massive, but it was just one of many transactions across the league over the early days of the offseason. The blockbuster trade wasn’t eligible to be made official […]

The Houston Rockets have officially finalized what is an NBA-record seven-team trade deal that most prominently sees Kevin Durant arrive from the Phoenix Suns. Durant becomes the centerpiece on the trade deal that now also involves the likes of the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves, in addition […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans traded up for the Atlanta Hawks’ No. 13 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, nobody could believe what had just occurred. Upon receiving the offer, even the Hawks reportedly did not believe the deal. After fielding the phone call, Atlanta could not believe its “good fortune,” according to Pelicans reporter […]

The Atlanta Hawks concluded the 2024–25 regular season with a 40–42 record, securing the 9th position in the Eastern Conference. It was another year stuck in mediocrity, too talented to tank but too inconsistent to contend. The team hovered around .500 for most of the season and exited early in the Play-In Tournament, continuing a […]

The Eastern Conference is wide open next season, and the Atlanta Hawks have taken full advantage. The Hawks have been one of the more aggressive teams so far this offseason, both in free agency and via trade. The front office added Kristaps Porzingis in a trade to pair alongside Trae Young and Jalen Johnson. Channing […]

On Monday evening, the Atlanta Hawks made two free agency splashes by signing guards Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard, each of whom figures to provide Atlanta with some much-needed bench depth. It was just the latest in a frenzy of moves the Hawks have made this offseason to try to bolster themselves into contention in […]

On Monday evening, the Atlanta Hawks made a free agency splash by acquiring guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The move sends Alexander-Walker to Atlanta on a new four-year, $62 million contract that figures to take him through the prime years of his career. Alexander-Walker, as ESPN loved to remind viewers […]

The first day of NBA free agency is always exciting, and of course, people love to name early winners and losers as soon as the day is over. There are two teams in particular that have caught the eyes of the rest of the league, and they’ve been given their props, according to ESPN’s Shams […]

The Atlanta Hawks were busy on the first day of free agency and they picked up two key pieces that should help them a lot when the season starts. First, they were able to sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and a few hours later, they signed Luke Kennard to a one-year deal. This was huge for the […]

The Atlanta Hawks wasted no time making moves this offseason. They just struck a deal that will send shockwaves across the league’s middle class. In a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker on a four-year, $62 million contract, complete with a player option and trade kicker. The price may raise eyebrows, but […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks continue to be aggressive this offseason. Right after acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Minnesota Timberwolves, they also land sharpshooter Luke Kennard from the Memphis Grizzlies. Kennard will sign a one-year, $11 million deal with Atlanta, per ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania on Monday. “Free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard has […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the process of finalizing a sign-and-trade agreement with the Minnesota Timberwolves for swingman Nickeil Alexander-Walker, league sources told ClutchPoints. A future 2027 second-round pick and cash will be going to Minnesota as part of this agreement. Alexander-Walker, 26, was one of the best combo guards in free agency this offseason […]

NBA free agency is about to open and the frenzy of player movement will take over the league in the coming weeks. Teams are eager to make big swings and improve their rosters, and the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks are two teams trying to take a step up into the tier of contenders in […]

When following the devastating rash of injuries that flooded the Eastern Conference during the 2025 NBA playoffs, there were a few teams that immediately stood out as emerging contenders who could capitalize on the massive misfortune. Despite boasting an intriguing core, the Atlanta Hawks were not one of them. However, they are now forcing the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been lauded for their strategic efficiency in the 2025 NBA Draft which saw them move back from their No. 13 pick. Atlanta had their sights set on frontcourt depth as they initially traded their pick to the New Orleans Pelicans. In return, they got an unprotected 2026 first-round pick via New […]

With NBA free agency set to open on June 30, a number of teams will be looking to make improvements to their rosters. One of the most underrated assets on the market is none other than Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Walker has been linked to multiple teams already as he enters unrestricted free agency […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a name to watch when NBA free agency starts. The 26-year-old could be one of the casualties of Minnesota’s financial situation. If the Timberwolves allow Alexander-Walker to leave in free agency, the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers top the list of interested teams. Alexander-Walker averaged less than ten […]

Following the 2024 NBA season, Atlanta Hawks’ franchise star Trae Young went through a rather calm split from sponsor Adidas just prior to the unveiling of his fourth signature sneaker with the brand. The following and most recent season, Trae Young favored the Air Jordan 39 sneakers on the court, signaling a partnership with the […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ first-round draft pick, Asa Newell, held his press conference with local media after being drafted by the team. There are a lot of things for Newell to be excited about as he comes to a young team that is looking to compete in the Eastern Conference for years to come, and they […]

ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas perfectly summed up the NBA Draft after the first round concluded on Wednesday: history will remember it as a coronation for No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, but there are several players in this class who will leave their mark in The Association. The Dallas Mavericks stumbled into the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been busy the past few days as they’ve tried to improve their roster in different areas. First, they added Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team trade with the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets. On draft night, they traded their No. 13 pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. 23 […]

Recently, the Atlanta Hawks made a surprise move by trading for Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis, giving up Terance Mann, Georges Niang, and their 22nd overall pick in the process as part of a three-team deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The move signals that the Hawks’ front office is committed to building a contender […]

The New Orleans Pelicans stunned fans and media members alike on Wednesday with a draft-night trade — and not in a good way. Despite being one of the NBA’s worst teams this past season, the Pelicans, in a move not seen often by bottom dwellers, traded away future draft capital to get back into the […]

The NBA Draft is always full of trades, and Wednesday night was no different. While the beginning of the NBA Draft was relatively quiet on the trade front, the deals started to come in thick and fast after the first few picks were made. In the end, perhaps none of the deals had the ramifications […]

With the current state of the Eastern Conference, teams are trying their best to position themselves to climb to the top next season. The Orlando Magic already made their move, trading for Desmond Bane weeks ago to bolster their roster. Now, it’s the Atlanta Hawks’ turn, as they made a deal to trade for Kristaps […]

The Atlanta Hawks made their first offseason move speedily. The Hawks acquired Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team trade that also involved the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. The Latvian center can be expected to slot in straight into the starting lineup, with Clint Capela expected to move on as a free agent. However, Atlanta is […]

Less than a day after trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Boston Celtics made another deal. In a three-team deal involving the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets, the Celtics offloaded Kristaps Porzingis. In return, Boston received Georges Niang while Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick in this year’s NBA Draft […]