Atlanta Hawks Articles - Page 74

Since entering the NBA as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks during the 1949-1950 season, the Atlanta Hawks franchise is known for being a team that is usually on the losing end whenever it swings for the fences and makes a trade. After all, this is the same team that drafted Bill Russell only to trade him to […]

Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins is eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension with the team this offseason and the high-flyer is hoping a deal gets done. Collins, one of the best young players in the NBA, says he wants to finish his career with the Hawks. “I would love it. I would love to […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is the latest of many NBA personalities to pay tribute to “Black Panther” actor Chadwick Boseman, who passed away on Friday. Young retweeted the announcement of Boseman’s death via the actor’s official Twitter account: Just met you for the first time at all star… never stopped having this smile […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce is reportedly connecting Jacob Blake’s dad with the other NBA coaches, per Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report. Pierce and his fellow coaches are seeking to bring justice to Blake after he was shot seven times in the back by police. Blake is currently in the hospital, but he is […]

Washington Wizards sharpshooter Davis Bertans becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he’s expected to draw interest from the Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, per Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Bertans is one of the best stretch 4s in the NBA, so he’s going to get paid handsomely this offseason. […]

LaMelo Ball’s name has continued to shoot up the boards, especially now that the NBA Draft lottery is just around the corner. The youngest of the infamous Ball brood has been pegged as possibly the player with the most upside among LaVar’s three sons. Ball, 18, certainly had an unorthodox, yet interesting route to the […]

Unfortunately, there will be no cigar-smoking, tequila-drinking Michael Jordan in a Zoom box at the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. Instead, Devonte’ Graham will virtually represent the Charlotte Hornets at the virtual event, which will take place on Thursday. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, De’Aaron Fox will represent the Sacramento Kings, Rui Hachimura will attend for […]

The NBA and NBPA continue to discuss offseason workout options for the eight teams not invited to the Orlando bubble. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported Friday that the discussions center on in-market workouts starting in September: The discussions for the eight teams left out of Orlando restart continue to center on in-market workouts starting in […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has done a tremendous job in ensuring the the 2019-20 season sees out its conclusion despite the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. However, even the commissioner himself admits that he has some regrets about how the season restart has played out. According to Silver, his biggest disappointment in all this is how they […]

Previous reports suggested that the NBA has been considering bringing the “Delete Eight” teams into the Disney World bubble in Orlando, Florida. However, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is apparently shutting down the idea, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. One resolution the NBA is considering is to open voluntary workouts at their respective team […]

The idea of bringing in the “Delete Eight” (the eight eliminated NBA teams that were not invited to take part in the season restart) into the Disney World bubble appears to be gaining steam. They will not be asked to officially take part in the season, of course, but they could potentially be entering the […]

There is “growing belief” that a second bubble site for the eight NBA teams not invited to Orlando will not take place, according to The Athletic. A second site for minicamps and scrimmages had been considered for the NBA’s so-called “Delete Eight” in 2019-20, possibly to be held in Chicago. However, things aren’t looking good […]

NBA legend Vince Carter spent his last two seasons in the league with the Atlanta Hawks, serving as a mentor to some of the young players on the roster. During a recent interview with ClutchPoints, Hawks star Trae Young discussed some of the best advice Carter gave him. “I wish he would’ve given more advice on […]

Trae Young and his Atlanta Hawks was one of the eight teams excluded from the NBA’s resumed season at Disney World in Orlando. However, according to ESPN, the NBA is in deep discussions on a second “bubble” in Chicago for the eight teams that were not invited to play in Orlando, allowing them to hold […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young might be switching careers soon. That is if he takes the advice of Chelsea FC stud Mason Mount, who believes that Young could actually play soccer at the highest level. Mount made this claim in a recent interview with Sky Sports while also expressing his belief that teammate Tammy […]

The uncertainty around the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season forced Vince Carter into early retirement with the Atlanta Hawks, even if it was by a mere month before what many expected. The 22-year veteran, who turned 43 in January, teased that his career might not be completely over if the NBA allows for one […]

The Atlanta Hawks‘ new jerseys were leaked late last week, and the team officially released them on Tuesday to much fanfare. Hawks star point guard Trae Young didn’t have to wait long to put one on, as the Oklahoma standout who just finished his second season got to don the new unis for a promo. […]

One of the benefits of not being invited to the Florida bubble is the fact that these NBA teams — aka the “Delete 8” — have been afforded more time to prepare for next season. It’s not exactly the best situation to be in, but at this point, we need to look at the silver […]

The Atlanta Hawks have only one championship in franchise history despite some gifted players suiting up for the club. When someone mentions the Hawks franchise, the first few names that usually come to mind are Dominique Wilkins, Bob Pettit, Cliff Hagan, Doc Rivers and Lou Hudson. These players had successful careers with the franchise and […]

Trae Young is one of the few young stars among the ranks of Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Ja Morant, who have made headlines all over the world because of their explosive plays. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2018 NBA Draft — and then traded to the Atlanta Hawks. There, the […]

There have only been two people ever who could say they could play Like Mike. One is the man who brought six titles to Chicago, Michael Jordan. The other is the rapper formerly known as Lil’ Bow Wow. Apparently, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young hasn’t seen Like Mike the movie. Else, he’d be a lot […]

It was recently revealed that the NBA is in discussions to create a second so-called “bubble” in Chicago for the eight teams not invited to Walt Disney World for the resumption of the 2019-20 eseason. This has been met with mixed responses, with the New York Knicks showing zero interest in the idea. But at […]

Chris Paul was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. He was selected by the New Orleans Hornets and has carved out a Hall of Fame career ever since. However, if Paul had it his way, he would have been drafted by the Atlanta Hawks instead. On the latest episode of Knuckleheads podcast […]

The eight NBA teams outside of the Disney World bubble that have been eliminated from the restart of the 2019-20 season won’t get to hold the summer tournament some had aspired to get in recent negotiations with the league. Some eliminated teams had hoped for a tournament between the “Delete Eight” to make up for […]

The move of Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young to Klutch Sports has grabbed headlines of late. Being that two of the biggest clients of Klutch founder Rich Paul are none other than Los Angeles Lakers duo LeBron James and Anthony Davis, people could not help but connect the dots. Young’s own father, Rayford, has […]

The comparisons between Trae Young and Stephen Curry have always been there. Both are two of the best shooters in their position with very similar playing styles. However, according to Larry Riley from the Atlanta Hawks’ front office, Young had one area in his game where he probably had the slight advantage over Curry coming […]

Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler paid homage to Vince Carter with a full-page ad in the Sunday edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Ressler thanked Carter for being an “invaluable mentor” to Atlanta’s young players in his two years with the team, also calling VC an “outstanding role model to our entire organization.” Here’s the ad: […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is joining LeBron James at Klutch Sports. The Hawks’ All-Star guard announced the news on Twitter. I’m just getting started… It’s just different❄️ #KLUTCH pic.twitter.com/q03wrf22jx — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) June 26, 2020 Omar Wilkes, Young’s old agent, left for Klutch Sports, so everyone saw this move coming. Klutch Sports […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has cut ties with Octagon and appears to be on a path to join Klutch Sports, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Young had been rumored to follow his agent, Omar Wilkes, who recently departed Octagon to accept a position with Klutch Sports as the head of basketball operations. […]

Vince Carter just announced his retirement from the NBA after 22 seasons, with his last bucket officially a 3-pointer on the night the season was suspended on March 11, 2020. The 43-year-old enjoyed an illustrious career that’s hard to encompass with mere words — sometimes only pictures and video can do the man justice. From […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter has announced his retirement from the NBA after 22 years in the league. The longtime NBA superstar did so in his own podcast: Wingin’ It as the Hawks were eliminated from further contention once the league decided to restart the season with 22 teams in Orlando. The Florida native played […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is mulling a decision on whether to remain or terminate his contract with Octagon after his agent, Omar Wilkes, left for Klutch Sports, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. All options are on the table for Young, whose Hawks won’t be partaking in the “bubble” games down in Orlando, […]

First of all, Anthony Davis is fully expected to sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers in the coming offseason. The only reason why he declined an extension earlier in the season is because he’s trying to maximize the amount of money he’s expected to earn over the next few years — something that […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young congratulated Kevin Love for winning the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, one ESPN will bestow upon him at Sunday’s ESPYS ceremony. Love has been one of the most outspoken athletes when it comes to mental health, even penning a piece of his own in The Players’ Tribune in 2018, detailing […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been the talk of the NBA town of late. For Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce, Irving’s situation reminds him a bit of Colin Kaepernick. Irving was recently identified as the main instigator of the movement involving NBA players not wanting to participate in the NBA’s bubble in Florida. […]

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins is looking to add another dimension to his play. Next season, the big man is looking to throw lobs as a point-forward. The Hawks are not one of the 22 teams set to return to NBA action in Orlando. But that doesn’t mean that Collins won’t be working on […]

The Atlanta Hawks are the first NBA team to make Juneteenth a paid company holiday for all employees. Juneteenth is a reference to June 19, 1865, when the enslaved were finally declared free after the end of the Civil War over two months earlier. The Hawks announce they have designated Juneteenth as a permanent paid […]

Atlanta Hawks big man Clint Capela has provided an update on his lingering heel injury which has kept him out for nearly six months now. According to Capela, he has seen much of an improvement on his plantar fasciitis injury, and that he is now feeling the best he ever has since sustaining the injury. […]

The Atlanta Hawks are one of the eight teams excluded from the NBA’s return-to-play plan at Disney World in Orlando. Sure enough, Trae Young was frustrated about the decision, but he believes the team is heading to the right direction and loves the progress they have made so far. “I love the progress that we’ve […]