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There’s no question that the Atlanta Hawks just got better after bringing in All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray to the team. However, there have also been more than a few questions surrounding his potential fit alongside cornerstone star Trae Young. Hawks general manager Landry Fields has spoken out about how the team intends to maximize […]

Despite being a key part of the Atlanta Hawks’ core group, John Collins has still seen his name constantly dragged into what feels like unending trade rumors. Hawks general manager Landry Fields was recently asked to address this ongoing saga, and the former NBA swingman provided a bit of an unfiltered perspective on the matter […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took the Drew League by storm when he decided to make a surprise appearance in the highly-popular pro-am tournament. LeBron’s epic performance made quite a mark on Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young. So much so, that the 23-year-old decided to follow suit one week later. After seeing LeBron take […]

The Atlanta Hawks entered the 2021-22 NBA season with high expectations, and for good reason. They made a surprising run in the 2021 playoffs, including an upset of the top-seeded 76ers in the second round. While they lost to the eventual-champion Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, fans celebrated such a run and expected them […]

Just a week after LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan lit the Drew League on fire, there are two more high-profile names set to take the floor in Southern California on Saturday. Atlanta Hawks stars Trae Young and John Collins will suit up for the Black Pearl Elite, the same team that Bron and DeRozan played […]

The Atlanta Hawks haven’t given forward De’Andre Hunter a contract extension yet in the offseason, and maybe they shouldn’t at all. "Early indications are that Atlanta and [De'Andre] Hunter have not found much progress in extension talks, where both sides stand roughly $20 million apart on salary terms over a four-year deal." (via @JakeLFischer) Source:https://t.co/gH9lXVw7IB […]

It was announced on Tuesday that Kyle Korver will be joining Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks in an official capacity. It has now been revealed that the former All-Star has just been named as the team’s Director of Player Affairs & Development. Korver returns to Atlanta after spending five years of his playing career […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the most active teams in the NBA this offseason. Highlighted by their blockbuster trade to land DeJounte Murray, the team has made it clear they are in win-now mode. The work is not over and the franchise still has some key decisions to make with the roster. One […]

Kyle Korver had his best years in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks. Now, he’s going back. However, at 41 and long retired from basketball, Korver is not returning to the Hawks as a player. Instead, he is set to take a front office role with the team. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a potential All-Star backcourt duo now, but was the price of the acquisition worth it? Remember that the Hawks reached the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021 after a change of head coaches and a second-half surge. That raised hopes for an even stronger showing the following season. Early in the 2021-2022 […]

The Atlanta Hawks 2021-22 campaign was a massive letdown. After an unexpected run to the Eastern Conference Finals the season before, many thought Atlanta would be primed to build off their deep playoff run. Instead, they stood pat for most of the 2021 NBA offseason, and ended up watching the rest of the league improve […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray had some incendiary comments on social media that sparked pointed responses from a handful of San Antonio Spurs fans. It started with the new Hawks star posting a rather eye-catching message on Twitter about feeling “free” and “wanted” – one that he eventually deleted. “I Feel FREE And I Feel […]

The Atlanta Hawks had a blockbuster trade this offseason, but are they done upgrading their roster? This offseason, the Hawks hit it out of the park. They acquired Dejounte Murray before the start of free agency in a trade with the Spurs. They also shipped out Danilo Gallinari and a number of first-round picks. The […]

After LeBron James, it looks like Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young will be the next NBA player to star in the Drew League. On Saturday, LeBron made his return to the pro-am league for the first time in 11 years. And with news that Kyrie Irving would also play, Young couldn’t help but feel like […]

While the Atlanta Hawks and the Minnesota Timberwolves improved significantly with the additions of Dejounte Murray and Rudy Gobert, respectively, a lot of NBA execs don’t seem to be too convinced about their moves. After all, the two teams basically sacrificed a massive part of their future for a chance to win now. According to […]

After a quick playoff exit at the hands of the Miami Heat in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks are surely eager to prove their previous playoff run was no fluke. The Hawks were one of the first teams to make serious noise this offseason when they acquired All-Star guard Dejounte Murray from the […]

The Sacramento Kings recently acquired guard Kevin Huerter from the Atlanta Hawks. Huerter, a four-year NBA veteran, finally comments on the move.  Huerter spent the first four seasons of his career with the Hawks. But he will now look to find his place with the Kings.  Since entering the NBA in 2018, Huerter has been […]

It sure looks like Trae Young is excited to have Dejounte Murray running the Atlanta Hawks backcourt with him come the 2022-23 season. In fact, he sees bigger things ahead for the franchise with the former San Antonio Spurs star in the fold. Speaking with NBA TV during the Summer League, Young did not hesitate […]

Is AJ Griffin a game-changing steal for the Atlanta Hawks? With the 16th overall choice in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected AJ Griffin. The former Duke forward may prove to be a true steal in this draft class. Griffin was once viewed as a potential top-five pick this year. That changed, however, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have finally gotten the backcourt of their dreams. They successfully nabbed former San Antonio Spurs All-Star Dejounte Murray in a blockbuster trade. The move was heavily praised by fans, who said that Murray could be the missing piece this team needs to get over the hump. With that in mind, here are […]

After exceeding all expectations during the 2021 season, the Hawks took a major step back this year. The franchise ultimately ended the regular season with a record of 43-39 which gave them the 8th seed in the East. They were knocked out of the playoffs by the Miami Heat in a gentlemen’s sweep which left […]

Even Trae Young is tired of the “old media” and their hot takes with no basis at all. That much is clear after the Atlanta Hawks star channeled Draymond Green in response to Skip Bayless and his latest criticisms of him. The FOX Sports analyst tweeted a rather bewildering take on how the Hawks’ trade […]

Trae Young is no stranger to making a highlight reel pass. The Atlanta Hawks point guard has averaged over nine assists per game over his career. But even he had to give it up for Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo’s unreal dish during the FIBA Americas qualifiers for his native Argentina. Check out the Nuggets […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young couldn’t help but call out a reporter for his ridiculous trade suggestion of swapping him and Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. After being informed of the rule that the Nets cannot get Bam Adebayo in a trade with the Miami Heat because the big man is on designated rookie extension, […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a serious splash prior to NBA Free Agency, acquiring San Antonio Spurs star Dejounte Murray in a blockbuster trade. Following the move, Murray had the perfect reaction on Twitter to teaming up with Trae Young and forming one of the most athletic backcourts in the league: This SH*+ REAL NOW!!!! 😤 […]

Kevin Huerter has been one of the better players for the Atlanta Hawks over the last few years. The young shooting guard has shown tremendous growth as a secondary option and shooter from deep. It came as a surprise, then, when the Hawks traded Huerter to the Sacramento Kings for essentially a first-round pick. It’s […]

This NBA offseason has not disappointed, with a bevy of wild trades, free agency moves, max contract extensions and one trade request that turned the sports world upside down. Thursday’s massive trade request by Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant sent every general manager to their cell phones- and Friday has brought much of the same, […]

News broke Thursday that the San Antonio Spurs were trading Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. In exchange, the Spurs received Danilo Gallinari, three first-round draft picks, and a draft swap. This trade undoubtedly gives Murray a better opportunity to capitalize on the peak of his career, which is something both he and the Spurs […]

The Atlanta Hawks recently acquired Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs. Murray emerged as a star during the 2021-2022 campaign and the Hawks certainly noticed. Murray and Trae Young are expected to make for a lethal backcourt duo. Murray commented on leaving San Antonio and joining the Hawks following the trade. “Me personally, I […]

The Atlanta Hawks are getting into the trade action amid the peak of the 2022 NBA Offseason. They traded Kevin Huerter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Justin Holiday, Mo Harkless, and a first-round pick. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted the news Friday afternoon. Atlanta is trading Kevin Huerter to Sacramento for Justin Holiday, Mo […]

The Atlanta Hawks signed 25-year old guard Aaron Holiday on Friday, per Shams Charania. Holiday adds an extra layer of depth behind superstar Trae Young and newly acquired Dejounte Murray. Additionally, it helps make up for losing Delon Wright to the Wizards.  Holiday has been in the NBA since 2018. He hasn’t been a standout […]

The San Antonio Spurs made a big trade after sending Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. This franchise is obviously opting to rebuild from the ground up to get out of the middle of the pack. San Antonio acquired Danilo Gallinari in the trade with Atlanta and it sounds like the front office has made […]

With NBA free agency set to get underway on Thursday evening, it was widely expected that PJ Tucker would be leaving the Miami Heat to join the Philadelphia 76ers. While Tucker to the Sixers seemed like a done deal that would be announced once the free agency period officially opened up, it looks as if […]

The San Antonio Spurs will look a lot different next season after pulling off a blockbuster trade on Wednesday, shipping All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for multiple first-round picks and Danilo Gallinari. Although it may seem puzzling to some that the Spurs would get rid of their best player, it […]

After spending the first six years of his career with the San Antonio Spurs, it’s now time to say goodbye for Dejounte Murray. The 25-year-old was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a blockbuster deal on Wednesday, as the Spurs now embrace a full rebuild mode. Murray took to Twitter to express his gratitude to […]

After the San Antonio Spurs gave up their best player in Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for future assets, there were immediate rumblings surrounding Gregg Popovich’s future with the franchise. With San Antonio going full tank mode, some believed that coach Pop would decide to finally call it quits after an illustrious […]

The Atlanta Hawks have just propelled themselves into contender territory after pulling the trigger on a blockbuster trade that will see Dejounte Murray join Trae Young in a new-look backcourt. These are two bonafide All-StarS, and at this point, the rest of the NBA must take notice. The numbers don’t lie and the fact that […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a massive trade with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. After weeks of rumors and reports, the two organizations agreed to a deal that sends Dejounte Murray to Atlanta. This team suddenly has an elite backcourt and Trae Young is clearly excited about it. After the deal was finalized, Young took […]

Before the San Antonio Spurs sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks for Danilo Gallinari and three first-round picks, they were first linked with John Collins. A Murray-Collins swap was the main talking point for both teams, with the Spurs even reportedly doing their due diligence to assess the big man. However, as Mike Finger […]