Atlanta Hawks Articles - Page 5

The month of December has not been kind to the Atlanta Hawks, as they’ve done a lot of losing over the course of the past few weeks and have fallen to 10th in the Eastern Conference. Even with Trae Young returning from an MCL injury that knocked him out of the rotation for over a […]

With just about five weeks until the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5, trade rumors around the league are heating up. The hottest rumor surrounds Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and the Atlanta Hawks, as the Dallas Mavericks star has emerged as a prime trade candidate for the Hawks. Despite his injury concerns since arriving in […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid a tightly-contested final frame against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the Atlanta Hawks that saw a 15-point deficit dwindled to four (129-125). Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reinserted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander down the stretch, while his cousin — Alexander-Walker — led a Trae Young and Jalen Johnson-less […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 140-129 win against the Atlanta Hawks, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the first NBA player to reach 1,000 points in the 2025-26 season. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder followed up their win against the Hawks with an 11-point win on the second night of a back-to-back at the Paycom […]

The Atlanta Hawks are on a six-game losing streak, and things have a chance of not getting better as they are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. To make things more difficult for the Hawks to get over the hump, they will be without Jalen Johnson, as he’s been ruled out with an illness. […]

As Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young had a disastrous game in the team’s loss to the New York Knicks last Saturday, there is no doubt that many conversations are circulating about a potential trade from the team. With rumors surrounding the Hawks and their potential moves, an NBA insider offers insight into the relationship between […]

On Saturday night, the Atlanta Hawks suffered their sixth straight loss with a home defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks in narrow fashion. The Hawks showed some heart in fighting back to make this one competitive down the stretch, but ultimately, they were unable to do enough to get the win, falling […]

A lot of trade talk is generated at the NBA G League Winter Showcase. This year, Coby White emerged as the name that could soon be on the move. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Atlanta Hawks have all been linked as potential trade destinations for the Chicago Bulls guard. The Hawks serve […]

The Atlanta Hawks have missed Kristaps Porzingis for the past two weeks as the team shut him down due to an illness. The latest update shows that he isn’t making a return yet, but it should be soon, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. “After sitting the last two weeks with illness, Atlanta Hawks big man […]

On Saturday evening, the Atlanta Hawks suffered their sixth straight loss with a brutal 128-125 loss to the New York Knicks. It was a quiet game for Trae Young, who scored just nine points to go along with ten assists in the loss. Over the years, many New York folks have filtered out of their […]

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly “very intrigued” by the possibility of acquiring the 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. While the discussions remain in preliminary stages, the potential trade could radically transform Atlanta’s roster and playoff outlook. “Sources tell me the Atlanta Hawks remain very intrigued with […]

The Atlanta Hawks have not played their best in the month of December, but one constant for the entire season has been the play of Jalen Johnson. The Hawks’ forward has put the team on his back more times than not, and it’s led him to having an All-Star caliber season, as he’s currently averaging […]

ATLANTA, GA – It was the sixth straight loss, but this one felt different than the others. Yes, the Atlanta Hawks found themselves down double digits in the first half and had to fight back in the end. They were once again outrebounded, more specifically on the offensive glass. They had lapses on offense and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Josh Giddey is on the injury report listed as questionable. Giddey is dealing with a sprained left ankle after going for 12 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds against the Philadelphia 76ers, to extend the Bulls’ five-game winning streak. Here’s everything we know about Josh […]

The Atlanta Hawks visit the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Trae Young is on the injury report, listed as probable. Young is dealing with a right quad contusion. Here’s everything we know about Trae Young’s injury and his playing status vs. the Knicks.  *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)* Trae Young injury […]

As trade speculation continues to swirl around Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis, a new report suggests that any potential deal with the Atlanta Hawks would stop well short of including the franchise’s cornerstone guard. During an appearance on NBA on Prime, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that Atlanta remains intrigued by the possibility of […]

The Atlanta Hawks were once in the top half of the league in defensive rating, and the eye test showed it. They weren’t allowing easy shots, they were getting back in transition, and they were holding their opponents to low-scoring nights. In the month of December, any resemblance to what their defense was slowly went […]

ATLANTA, GA – Defeated. Deflated. Dejected. That was the vibe of the Atlanta Hawks when the clock hit zero after losing 126-111 to the Miami Heat a day after Christmas. It was the fifth straight loss for the Hawks, and the fifth straight game where their opponent has scored more than 125 points. It’s been […]

The Atlanta Hawks are nowhere near where they envisioned they would be heading into the 2025-26 campaign. This past offseason, they were very aggressive, bringing in Kristaps Porzingis and Nickeil Alexander-Walker via trade and free agency, respectively, to try and make the leap in the wide-open Eastern Conference. But instead of taking the leap, they’ve […]

On Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks lost their fourth straight game with a brutal home loss against the Chicago Bulls. This was the second straight game in which the Hawks hosted the Bulls at State Farm Arena, with the first being a wild shootout in which the teams combined for over 300 points. This time […]

With the Atlanta Hawks hovering below .500, trade speculation around the franchise has intensified. The latest proposal making the rounds links Atlanta to the Chicago Bulls in a potential deal centered on Kristaps Porzingis, with guards Coby White and veteran center Nikola Vucevic coming back in return. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported Tuesday that […]

The Atlanta Hawks have not had much injury luck this season, and most of them have come from frontcourt players at the end of the bench. In a span of just two weeks, the Hawks have lost three G League players to season-ending injuries: Jacob Toppin, Eli Ndiaye, and, most recently, N’Faly Dante. The Hawks […]

ATLANTA, GA – It wasn’t like the last game, but the result was the same. The Atlanta Hawks trailed for most of the first game against the Chicago Bulls two days ago, but they were able to give themselves a chance late. Unfortunately, they fell 152-150, with another chance of getting revenge in the next […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had some slippage over the past few weeks, but the hope is that things can start to improve again. One of the reasons for that optimism should be the return of Trae Young, who is still getting acclimated to the team after missing over a month due to injury. Young had […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks have several capable offensive players on their team. With that comes many points on the scoreboard on any given night. So, it was no surprise that the Hawks put up 150 points against the Chicago Bulls. The only problem for the Hawks- and the biggest problem – was that […]

Trae Young has returned to the floor for the Atlanta Hawks after missing over a month as he recovered from a right MCL sprain. In his first game back, Young finished with eight points and 10 assists, and played only 20 minutes. That may be the story for Young’s minutes for the next couple of […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Bulls will hit the road to take on the Atlanta Hawks at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Bulls are looking to build off their two recent wins against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coby White was initially listed as questionable on the injury report for this game with left ankle soreness. Here’s everything […]

ATLANTA, GA – If nobody knows by now, then they’re not watching: Victor Wembanyama is a problem. The Atlanta Hawks had just come off a tough loss against the Charlotte Hornets and had to come back in less than 24 hours and face one of the most unique players in the NBA. Even coming off […]

As the holidays roll in, executives and scouts around the NBA have made their way to Orlando, Florida, for the NBA G League Winter Showcase. While the games and talent on the floor matter to many scouts, this event has essentially become a hub for the start of the NBA trade market, especially with the […]

Georgia Power is once again partnering with the Atlanta Hawks to invest in the next generation of talent by hosting the HBCU Pathways Program for the fourth consecutive year. The annual initiative is designed to support students attending Georgia’s HBCUs by providing career exposure, professional development resources, and access to industry leaders, reinforcing both organizations’ ongoing commitment […]

The Atlanta Hawks fell short against the Charlotte Hornets in their latest game, but the good news is that they were able to get Trae Young back after missing time with a right MCL sprain. Young returned to the starting lineup, but was on a minutes restriction. He finished the game with eight points and […]

Trae Young may have made his much-anticipated return from a knee injury on Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets, but the Atlanta Hawks have become Jalen Johnson’s team in his absence and that continued with Young still on a minutes restriction. Johnson, who turned 24 years of age on Thursday, showed out on his birthday […]

As trade discussions continue to circulate around the league, a new proposal has emerged linking the Atlanta Hawks to Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, with the framework potentially centered on former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher. The idea reflects Atlanta’s ongoing evaluation of its frontcourt and Dallas’ broader roster considerations following a turbulent start […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been staying afloat for most of the season without Trae Young, as he suffered an MCL sprain at the end of October. He’s been out since, but it looks like the star guard will be making his return to the floor against the Charlotte Hornets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Atlanta’s […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets will be facing off, and there is a chance that both teams could be getting back their star guards in the matchup. Trae Young has been out since the beginning of November as he’s been recovering from a right MCL sprain. There was always a chance that Young would […]

The Atlanta Hawks are awaiting the return of point guard Trae Young, who has been out of the lineup since late October with an MCL sprain sustained against the Brooklyn Nets. In his absence, Jalen Johnson has taken over as the face of the franchise moving forward, but that still doesn’t mean that Young’s presence […]

Atlanta Hawks fans have been counting down the days until point guard Trae Young returns to the lineup from his MCL sprain suffered earlier this season. The Hawks have managed to hold down the fort in his absence, currently sitting just a game out of third place in the Eastern Conference, but the team would […]

Speculation linking the Atlanta Hawks to a potential trade for Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis appears to be losing momentum, as league insiders have expressed skepticism about Atlanta’s ability to assemble a competitive offer. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported Tuesday that while the Hawks have been mentioned among teams monitoring Davis, there […]

As the speculation surrounding Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continues, one NBA insider believes there are two untouchable assets in a potential trade with the Atlanta Hawks — and one is not Trae Young. Hawks forward Jalen Johnson’s agent, Rich Paul, suggested his client in a potential move for The Greek Freak. While some […]