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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 […]

As Atlanta Hawks star Kristaps Porzingis will be out for two more weeks with his recent bout with an illness, there has been speculation around his status of being traded before the deadline. Though the Hawks’ big man in Porzingis has shut down concerns of a repeat illness, like the one he was dealing with […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks came into Sunday trying to shake off a nasty loss against the Detroit Pistons two days before. It’s safe to say they were able to do that, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 120-117. It was a game where everyone pitched in, all the way down to the 10th man, in […]

One of the major revelations for the Atlanta Hawks this season has been the ascent to stardom for Jalen Johnson. The former first round draft pick has putting up career numbers as the Hawks continue to fight for positioning in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks got back into the win column on Sunday after […]

With Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young returning to practice, the good news is followed by a concerning situation involving big man Kristaps Porzingis. Though the Hawks’ star in Porzingis has shut down concerns about a repeat illness from his time with the Boston Celtics, Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the 30-year-old “will miss the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have stayed afloat in the Eastern Conference with Trae Young missing time with an MCL injury, and players have had to step up in his absence. Zaccharie Risacher is one of those players, but the second-year player has struggled so far throughout the season. Through 23 games, Risacher is averaging 11.0 points […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been without Trae Young since the 117-112 October 29 win over the Brooklyn Nets, as he’s been dealing with a knee injury. It sounds like he could finally return soon, as it appears he will be participating in practice. Young, who is 27 years old, is set to return to practice […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson could be the top target of several NBA teams during next June’s draft. However, the projected No. 1 pick hit a speed bump early this season. After appearing in Kansas’ first two games, Peterson missed seven games due to a hamstring strain. However, the Freshman phenom returned from a month-long absence […]

The Atlanta Hawks have become a popular hypothetical trade destination for superstar talent that could become available. Giannis Antetokounmpo, amid the Milwaukee Bucks’ mess, has been commonly linked to the Hawks. But with a bombshell from Shams Charania in recent days stating that the Dallas Mavericks will indeed be exploring the trade market for Anthony […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been staying afloat without Trae Young in the lineup so far this year, currently sitting at 14-11 on the season, with Young having been sidelined since the second week of the season with an MCL sprain. In his absence, Jalen Johnson has taken a major leap into legitimate All-NBA contention, and […]

Amid the flurry of trade rumors around Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bill Simmons posed a potential Antetokounmpo-for-Trae Young trade. But Rich Paul, one of the NBA’s most powerful agents, isn’t buying it. Paul, whose agency Klutch previously represented Young, discussed Simmons’ trade idea on his new podcast, saying that a deal with Antetokounmpo and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo could be heading toward a divorce this season, and there will be many teams looking to acquire the star. There are some teams that could actually put together a respectable package for Antetokounmpo, and the Bucks would be satisfied with what they received in return. Rich Paul and Max […]

The Atlanta Hawks finally have a bright turn in their season, and much of it centers on Trae Young’s return from injury. His sprained MCL on Oct. 29 created a long stretch of uncertainty, and the injury return timeline has grown into one of the league’s most-watched stories. Young’s injury pushed the Hawks to adapt […]

There continues to be NBA trade rumors about Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. The Detroit Pistons, along with the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors are expected to be Davis trade suitors, per ESPN. “The Mavericks are open to exploring the trade markets for Davis, center Daniel Gafford and guards Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell, sources said,” ESPN’s […]

The Atlanta Hawks have managed to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference standings despite an injury to star point guard Trae Young. A big reason why the Hawks have maintained their solid play has been the emergence of Jalen Johnson as a legitimate star, with his latest feat being another triple-double, this time in a […]

The Washington Wizards face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Khris Middleton appears on the injury report once again, with the veteran listed as questionable. Middleton is dealing with right knee soreness, while the Wizards continue to navigate multiple absences across a 3–18 start. Here’s everything we know about Khris Middleton’s injury and his playing […]

ATLANTA, GA- It was all good for the Atlanta Hawks in the first half against the Denver Nuggets. They were making almost all of their 3-pointers, getting to the rim at ease, and most importantly, they had pretty much contained Nikola Jokic. Through that process, Jalen Johnson had done something no Hawks player has ever […]

The Atlanta Hawks had been without Kristaps Porzingis for the past four games as he dealt with an illness, but he was able to return against the Denver Nuggets. It was uncertain what the illness was, but some thought that it might have been connected to the same illness that he had late last season […]

The Atlanta Hawks have at least made clear over the start of the 2025-26 season that they are not hapless anymore whenever Trae Young is not on the floor. In fact, Young’s absence seems to have empowered the rest of the team. Jalen Johnson, in particular, looks like an All-NBA player in the making, and […]

Jalen Johnson made franchise history with how he performed in the first half of the Atlanta Hawks’ matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Johnson is going through the fifth season of his NBA career, all with the Hawks. He has made strides into becoming a star player for the team, becoming active as […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be facing the Denver Nuggets at home, and there’s a chance they get their two frontcourt starters back in the game. Jalen Johnson missed the last game against the Los Angeles Clippers with right calf tightness, and Kristaps Porzingis has missed the past four games with an illness. The Hawks have […]

The Atlanta Hawks suddenly hold one of the NBA’s most valuable potential trade chips in any hypothetical Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. League insiders are watching closely. Per Jake Fischer, Atlanta owns the most favorable of Milwaukee’s or New Orleans’ 2026 first-round picks due to last June’s Derik Queen trade. It’s a selection currently projected near the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are red hot in the NBA right now, with the Milwaukee Bucks owning a 10-13 record through the first quarter of the 2025-26 season. There is a ton of speculation surrounding the organization’s potential move before the February 5 deadline. With the buzz growing louder each day, it appears ESPN believes […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been successful this season, and it hasn’t been because of one player making a difference all the time. It’s been a collective group effort, and with players being out here and there, that has led to others getting more opportunities at times. That’s what has happened to Asa Newell, the Hawks’ […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks have gone through the gauntlet. So far this season, they’ve been on the road more than they’ve been in their own beds, and while they’ve handled that challenge well, at some point, the body gets tired. After playing a double overtime game on Sunday, the Hawks had to get […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are already feeling the heat after surprisingly letting go of veteran guard Chris Paul. The Clippers visited the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Wednesday for their first game since cutting Paul. Fans of the Hawks didn’t pass up the chance to troll the Clippers, chanting “Where’s Chris Paul?” during […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a relatively strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 13-9 despite the prolonged injury absence of star point guard Trae Young. Despite Young being out of the lineup since late October, Atlanta has held strong in the standings, thanks in large part to the emergence of Jalen […]

The rumor mill has been swirling around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo so far this season, especially considering the team’s putrid start to the campaign. Milwaukee currently sits at 9-13 ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons, and Antetokounmpo recently scrubbed much of the contest from his social media presence, further sounding the […]