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Trae Young’s dad, Ray Young, just dropped one of the best, most interesting and hilarious stories about his son’s journey to the NBA. Surprisingly, it involves former Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge and head coach Brad Stevens. On Twitter, the Young patriarch shared a photo of a teenage Trae with Stevens and Ainge that he […]

The Atlanta Hawks just went on a magical run to the Eastern Conference Finals this season after being one of the worst teams in the NBA for several years. The Hawks have drafted well in recent years and added several key pieces in free agency last offseason. Of course, having so many quality players means […]

Jimmy Kimmel’s Mean Tweets segment is always good for a laugh. The hit ABC comedy talk show just released its 2021 NBA edition of this popular segment and it hilariously featured Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young and his hair. Young read a mean tweet comparing his hair to a lollipop, but being the stud that […]

The Atlanta Hawks were the over-performers of the 2020-21 NBA season, having made it to the Eastern Conference Finals as the fifth seed. There’s no reason to bow their heads down in defeat. At the same time, the Hawks front office should never take their foot off the gas pedal. They already did the right […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is hyped after the team didn’t waste any time removing the interim label on Nate McMillan. Now, the 56-year-old tactician will head into the offseason as the official and permanent head coach of the Eastern Conference finalists. Young took it to Instagram to share his reaction to the news. He […]

The Atlanta Hawks may have been knocked out in the Eastern Conference finals, but they definitely exceeded expectations. A big reason for that was the appointment of Nate McMillan as the interim head coach just before the All-Star break. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks will make McMillan the permanent boss and hand him […]

The Atlanta Hawks looked dead in the water at 14-20 earlier this season, but then they fired Lloyd Pierce and had Nate McMillan take over as the interim head coach. The Hawks went on a big run to close to the season 41-31 and then advanced all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals before […]

OK, it’s not an actual club, but an elite one nevertheless. After his memorable run in his first NBA Playoffs, Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young joined Los Angeles Lakers main man LeBron James as the only players to achieve a very specific feat. Young averaged 28.8 points and 9.5 assists in 16 postseason games, […]

Lou Williams is set to be an unrestricted free agent this 2021 offseason, but after a memorable run with the Atlanta Hawks in the playoffs, he’s considering coming back. Of course nothing is set in stone yet as the contract and money should work for both sides. While the Hawks will likely consider bringing back […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ Cinderella run in the 2021 playoffs might be over, but Trae Young says things are just getting started for the franchise. Only the Hawks faithful probably expected Atlanta to make a deep playoffs run, so it came as a shock to a lot of people when Young and Co. made it all […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the last two-plus games of the Eastern Conference Finals. With Giannis sidelined, his teammates came up big in Games 5 and 6, winning both contests to advance to the NBA Finals. While The Greek Freak couldn’t put his immense talent to good use on the court, he still made […]

The Atlanta Hawks just lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, and now attention turns to John Collins’ future with the franchise. Collins is set to be a restricted free agent, giving the Hawks a chance to match any offer sheet he signs. Collins could also just re-up with Atlanta without even […]

The Atlanta Hawks took the NBA by storm for a few weeks during the NBA playoffs after taking out the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers. The ride came to an end after they were beaten twice in a row by a Milwaukee Bucks team that didn’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo. Despite not making it […]

After an impressive run in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks were eliminated on Saturday night. The Milwaukee Bucks are now in the NBA Finals to face off against the Phoenix Suns, leaving the Hawks in Atlanta to begin their offseason. The Hawks have a special roster and may not shake things up too […]

The Atlanta Hawks saw their magnificent 2021 postseason run come to an end on Saturday after losing Game 6 to the NBA Finals-bound Milwaukee Bucks. Atlanta is certainly disappointed for not reaching its goal of winning a championship this year. Nonetheless, the Hawks shouldn’t hang their heads too much and look back on this season […]

The Milwaukee Bucks return to the Eastern Conference Finals and will get set to battle an up-and-coming Atlanta Hawks team that is playing with nothing to lose. This series features two clubs that each won seven-game series’ in the semi-finals as the lower seed. The Bucks knocked off the juggernaut Brooklyn Nets and the Hawks […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young knows winning in the NBA Playoffs is hard, but it is only in his first postseason that he realized how brutal and unforgiving it is. After the Hawks were eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Young was asked about how difficult it is […]

Trae Young, John Collins and the Atlanta Hawks exceeded expectations with a deep run in the 2021 playoffs, and head coach Nate McMillan deserves a ton of credit for that. While the Hawks’ Cinderella run ended in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, no one can deny the massive change they have undergone since […]

The Atlanta Hawks may have bowed out in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals, but they have nothing to be ashamed of. Trae Young and his team weren’t even supposed to be there, and yet they were two games away from a trip to the NBA Finals. Trae Young had three simple words after […]

The Milwaukee Bucks just booked their spot in the NBA Finals after taking down the Atlanta Hawks on their home floor in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday. This was thanks in large part to an epic third-quarter performance by Khris Middleton en route to setting a new franchise record for the […]

It has just been revealed that Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young is set to suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. This report was first broken by NBA insider Malika Andrews of ESPN: Hawks star Trae Young will play in Game 6 tonight vs. Milwaukee, sources […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head south to face off against the Atlanta Hawks in a pivotal Game 6 matchup. A victory for the Bucks means they advance to the NBA Finals. For Atlanta, they must win to stay alive. It’s to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Hawks prediction and pick. The Bucks played great […]

The Atlanta Hawks head back home on Saturday as they look to save their season in Game 6 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Atlanta is on the brink of elimination after Milwaukee dominated Game 5 with a wire-to-wire 123-112 victory to take a 3-2 series lead. It’s still unknown whether Trae […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is unlikely to take the court for the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday when they take on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. However, it looks like the former back-to-back MVP could be good to go if the series goes to Game 7. Giannis is still dealing with a […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has been listed as questionable for Game 6 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Milwaukee Bucks, but there is hope he could return for the contest. Head coach Nate McMillan pointed out that Young missed the past two contests in the series because of some pain that had […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar point guard Trae Young missed Games 4 and 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks with a bone bruise in his right foot, but there’s some optimism that he’ll be able to give it a go in Saturday’s must-win Game 6 back in Atlanta. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst discussed Young’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks hold a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks. It’s do-or-die time for the Hawks, as they’ll need to string together two wins in a row to advance to the NBA Finals. They had an opportunity in Game 5 with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the sideline, but they couldn’t outplay the Bucks in […]

The Phoenix Suns are waiting patiently for their NBA Finals opponent as the Eastern Conference Finals draw closer to a conclusion. For now, the Milwaukee Bucks lead the series 3-2 over the Atlanta Hawks, with Game 6 taking place back in Atlanta on Saturday. This series has been close throughout, and the next matchup should […]

With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined for a crucial Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks needed a spark. The Bucks got one from several of their normal starters, with Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday all delivering standout performances. But they also got a huge effort from a […]

Call him Brook Lopezinikous. Brook Lopez stepped up huge for the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday to carry them to the crucial Game 5 win sans main man Giannis Antetokounmpo. Apparently, even when he’s not suited up, Giannis made his presence felt in the game by transferring his elastic soul to Lopez, who scored a postseason career-high […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young missed his second straight playoff game on Wednesday night as his team dropped a pivotal Game 5 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. Young, who’s dealing with a bone bruise on his right foot, was a game-time decision for Wednesday night but was pulled out of the line-up since he was […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may have been watching from the sidelines for the Milwaukee Bucks’ pivotal Game 5 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday but this did not stop him from cheering his team on. The former back-to-back MVP went bonkers on the bench after a rare Brook Lopez poster. Lopez took off from way out […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in a tied series with the Milwaukee Bucks and are preparing for Game 5 on Thursday night and an opportunity to take a crucial 3-2 lead. Now, they will not have Trae Young for Game 5 either as he continues to rehab his injury that also kept him out of Game […]

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela will play in Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks after getting elbowed in the face in Game 4, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. Capela had been listed as questionable with right eye inflammation, but there was optimism he was going to suit up. Sure enough, Capela will be giving […]

The 2021 NBA Playoffs have been a disaster in terms of all the injuries that have occurred. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was the latest to fall as he went down with a hyperextended knee in Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks. Now, the two-time MVP is out for Game 5 on Thursday. Despite that, […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially been ruled out for Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, the team announced. This was expected after Giannis was initially ruled doubtful due to a hyperextended knee. The Greek Freak suffered the injury in a Game 4 blowout loss that saw the Hawks tie up […]

Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals is on Thursday night. The Atlanta Hawks head north once again to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks in a pivotal matchup. Both organizations are dealing with injuries, with Giannis Antetokounmpo out due to a knee injury and Trae Young in danger of missing another game with his […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a scary fall in Game 4, hyperextending his knee while contesting Clint Capela. Luckily for him, and the Milwaukee Bucks for that matter, no serious damage was done to his leg. Even so, Antetokounmpo is listed as doubtful, and we likely won’t see him participate in Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks. […]

The Atlanta Hawks head back up north to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in a heated Game 5 matchup. The series has been incredibly close, and Game 5 will give one of these teams a huge edge for Game 6. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks – Bucks prediction and […]