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After playing in the CrawsOver Pro Am recently, new Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray urged his fellow NBA players to do the same … and for good reason. On Instagram, Murray called on his NBA “brothers” to play in Pro Am competitions like the CrawsOver and Drew League in order to give those kids who […]

When Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray played in the CrawsOver on Sunday, he went viral for a variety of reasons. However, none was more popular than his savage move on a defender during the game. For those who missed it, Murray gave a defender the ultimate disrespect by bouncing the ball on his head–not once […]

After making his unofficial debut playing alongside Trae Young and John Collins, Dejounte Murray couldn’t help but get excited about what the future holds for the Atlanta Hawks. Murray, Young and Collins teamed up for the first time at the CrawsOver Pro Am on Sunday, and it’s easy to say it was an incredible success […]

Trae Young and new Atlanta Hawks teammate Dejounte Murray (along with John Collins) made headlines on Sunday after putting on a show in the Drew League. It had a lot of people buzzing after seeing a preview of what the new look Hawks Big 3 could look like in the coming season. For his part, […]

The Atlanta Hawks trio of Trae Young, Dejounte Murray and John Collins made their unofficial debut on Sunday in The CrawsOver, and they surely didn’t disappoint. In fact after a rather incredible showing, Young took to Twitter to warn the NBA that they better be ready for their own “Big 3.” He accompanied his post […]

The Atlanta Hawks got a glimpse of their new backcourt duo ahead of the regular season. Dejounte Murray and Trae Young linked up on Sunday in the CrawsOver for the first time in their careers. The former Spurs guard joined the team after being traded there in the offseason. It’s quite the interesting pairing, two […]

Former NBA star Jamal Crawford is giving Atlanta Hawks fans a huge treat this offseason by giving them the first look at the Dejounte Murray – Trae Young pairing. On Twitter, Crawford announced that Murray, Young and big man John Collins will be playing together in his CrawsOver League on Sunday, marking the first time […]

Forward John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks is a target for the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat want to obtain a superstar this summer. Despite their efforts, the Heat have not yet been able to sign either Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell. Now that it seems like none of those superstars are headed for South […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been active in the 2022 NBA offseason, but could they still make a play for Donovan Mitchell? Donovan Mitchell’s future as a player is still up in the air. A big part of it is because of how the Rudy Gobert trade set the table in terms of what star players […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is still a couple of months away. Even so, the best time to splurge on NBA cards is during the offseason, a period where there’s really not much to speculate on. In this case, there are a few guys who are can surprise collectors when the league opens up soon. Of […]

It’s still a couple of months away before the 2022-23 NBA season begins. Until then, the offseason is in full swing for basketball fans and card collectors alike. And while some may see this period as downtime for NBA cards, there’s still a good part of the hobby that’s taking advantage of this dip in […]

The Dejounte Murray trade is one of the biggest moves to take place in the 2022 NBA offseason so far. The Atlanta Hawks decided to go out and get star point guard Trae Young a partner-in-crime for him in the backcourt, and swung a trade with the San Antonio Spurs to land Murray. Murray’s acquisition […]

We’re in the middle of the offseason, but the NBA rumor mill is still running hot with big trade situations going on around the league. The Utah Jazz are in the middle of making major changes to their roster, with Donovan Mitchell seemingly out the door right after Rudy Gobert. The New York Knicks have […]

John Collins had a rather forgettable outing in the Drew League on Saturday, but that is not what Atlanta Hawks fans are worried about. Instead, a now viral photo of his finger has the Atlanta faithful raising concerns. The photo in question showed Collins’ right ring finger still swollen. It was the same finger he […]

The Drew League is a one-of-a-kind experience for NBA fans. People get to see NBA-level talents go head-to-head against some of the better hoopers in the country. For the most part, the professional players dominate the competition with some insane highlights. For Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, though, he had a bit of a lowlight […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young showed up and played in the Drew League as he promised, and he couldn’t be any happier with his experience. After playing for Black Pearl Elite alongside Hawks teammate John Collins, Young took to Twitter to share how much it felt good to star in the event. He even channeled […]

John Collins has been rumored to be on the trade block for pretty much half of his career with the Atlanta Hawks. The 6-foot-9 power forwards has been around for just five years, which speaks volumes of how uncertain his future has been with the team. Throughout this entire ordeal, however, it appears that Collins […]

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 […]