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Luka Doncic and Trae Young are two of the most exciting young players the NBA has. Their immaculate ability to shoot the ball and dish out incredible assists make them franchise-changing players for both the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavs. There’s no question that they will be the faces of their respective teams for a […]

Last season’s top two rookies seem to have picked things up right where they left off last year, as Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Luka Doncic both impressed in their respective season openers. It was Doncic who eventually emerged as least season’s runaway winner of the Rookie of the […]

The term “Father Time” has been loosely thrown around the association these days, but Vince Carter seems to defy that distinction. Playing in what will be his final year of an illustrious NBA career that span 22 seasons, the 42-year-old legend out of North Carolina officially made his 2018-19 campaign debut for the Atlanta Hawks […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young started the 2019-20 season with a bang. Young scored 16 points and dished out five assists on 6-of-9 shooting from the field and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc in the first 10 minutes of the Hawks’ opener against the Detroit Pistons, capped by this 3-pointer from the logo: […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has a message for the rest of the league: his team will surprise a lot of people this season, per The Undefeated. Last season, the Hawks finished 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 29-53 record. Although they weren’t good enough to make the playoffs, some of their players […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young fell back down to earth on Thursday, as his team suffered a 111-93 defeat at the hands of the Chicago Bulls. The incoming sophomore stud logged only 11 points, one three-pointer, four rebounds, four assists, and a steal in 17 minutes of action in what was easily his most […]

The Chicago Bulls’ Tomas Satoransky and Zach LaVine make one heck of a duo. They showed why against the Atlanta Hawks. As the Bulls defeated the Hawks, 111-93, in their preseason finale, Satoransky and LaVine teamed up for one of the better highlights of the preseason with this ridiculous slam. It included a between-the-legs pass […]

Though he’s 42 years of age, Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter put on an epic show in Wednesday night’s 100-96 preseason victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Carter, who is now the first NBA player to play in four different decades, logged 23 minutes against the Knicks, scoring 17 points on […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been without Kevin Huerter for all of their preseason games, and that trend will continue on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. According to head coach Lloyd Pierce, Huerter “tweaked” his knee during a scrimmage on Saturday and that “set him back.” “He tweaked his knee, or just felt a […]

When Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young first entered the NBA last season, there were a lot of questions about his ability to adjust to the pro game, as his lack of size and athleticism had some wondering if his game would translate. The early returns were not good, as Young struggled mightily over the first […]

Trae Young is unequivocally optimistic about his team this season, noting the Atlanta Hawks can challenge for a spot in the playoffs in his second NBA campaign, after challenging for the Rookie of the Year award during his first stint in the pro hardwood. “I think we have a chance to make the playoffs this […]

Trae Young ranked as the fourth-best passer in the NBA during his rookie season, averaging a strong 8.1 assists per game, yet the Atlanta Hawks floor general feels that part of his game is largely underrated by his defenders. The shifty handles, the end-to-end speed, and the wet jump shot are all things opponents often […]

Trae Young has faced plenty of naysayers throughout his basketball career, proving one person wrong after another in the trajectory of his evolution as a player. The Atlanta Hawks point guard recalls how others often scoffed at his potential, only for him to rise to the occasion and prove his mettle as a player. The […]

Trae Young believes he has a legitimate chance to break out as an All-Star player in his second season in the league, so long as he’s able to propel the Atlanta Hawks into playoff contention. The 21-year-old already showed signs of becoming an elite-level point guard, averaging 19.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 8.1 assists per […]

The NBA has become a sport where there’s nearly as many teams contending for the championship as there are teams tanking for the number one pick in the NBA Draft. The teams that have been associated with the latter in recent years include the New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were left in a tough position after Paul George decided that he wanted to be traded. That ultimately prompted the end of the Russell Westbrook era as he was quickly sent to the Houston Rockets to team up with James Harden. While the Thunder seems to be keen on making a […]

Zion Williamson kicked off his NBA career on Monday night with an exciting performance against the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in a 133-109 victory for the Pelicans. The hype surrounding Zion’s name has been growing for months, and it was finally time for fans around the globe to see what he brings to the table in […]

Vince Carter is the oldest player in the NBA. The veteran’s hops may be long gone, but he can still play ball with the league’s best young talent. In fact, he showed Cam Reddish some sauce when the Hawks played the New Orleans Pelicans for their first preseason game: 42-year-old Vince Carter dishing no-look passes […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young doesn’t care that it’s preseason. The Hawks floor general is already putting on a show for fans, using New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick as his first victim of the year. Young threw the ball through Redick’s legs and finished with an easy coast to coast layup. It […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie small forward Cam Reddish says he’s “super excited” to make his NBA debut Monday night. The Hawks are hosting Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Reddish, who didn’t play in Summer League, is looking forward to playing in a competitive setting again. "It feels like I haven't played in forever. So […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce has a new role for big man John Collins. Given his speed and athleticism, Pierce is eyeing Collins to be a facilitator both in the half-court and fastbreak setting. Pierce believes that the defense will likely catch up and deny Collins’ pick-and-roll game. As such, Collins would have to […]

John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks has identified his weakness: his lack of athleticism. To negate this, Collins says he needs to be more versatile so as not to become a liability to his team. The third-year big man noted that he doesn’t have the “freakish athleticism” that some big men are blessed with. But […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Vince Carter promises this season will be his last in the NBA. Carter is about to play an NBA-record 22nd season in 2019-20. Even if the swingman has second thoughts during the season, he vows Monday was his last media day as a player. “I wouldn’t let you guys say […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young says Cam Reddish is “the most talented rookie who came out” of the 2019 draft class. Young says he’s really looking forward to playing with Reddish, who shares the same agency as Young. Trae Young on Reddish: He's, in my opinion, the most talented rookie who came out, […]

Saying that Omari Spellman was shocked to learn that he was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Golden State Warriors would be an understatement. The Warriors traded for Spellman this offseason, sending Damian Jones and a second-round pick to the Hawks in the process. While Spellman is excited to join the Warriors — a […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter admits he would get “chills” if Toronto Raptors fans break out a “We want Vince” chant when the Hawks play up in Toronto. Carter is playing in his final season in the NBA in 2019-20. The former All-Star began his career with the Raptors, where he made a name and […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter admits he enjoys playing the mentor role in Atlanta. Last season, Carter worked diligently with Trae Young, John Collins and Kevin Huerter. It’s something the former All-Star takes pride in. However, Carter wants everyone to know he’s not trying to be a coach with the Hawks. “I don’t want people […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran forward Vince Carter has been on the record saying he doesn’t want a farewell tour this season. Carter is about to play an NBA-record 22nd season in 2019-20. The former high-flyer knows he’s going to get serenaded with love from fans everywhere, but Carter is still going to be uncomfortable being in […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a bright future ahead of them. They have a fantastic one-two punch in John Collins and Trae Young, and the open Eastern Conference means they can compete for a playoff spot. However, the last thing Lloyd Pierce wants is his players to think that they have gotten this season in the […]

While NBA rookies are set to get their first taste of the spotlights during media day, Atlanta Hawks newcomer De’Andre Hunter got the time to throw some jokes. The Hawks rookie joked about the never-reasonable predictions for first year players. Per Alex Kennedy on Twitter: “I’ll average 50 [points], 10 rebounds, a couple of assists. […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Cam Reddish has been fully cleared to resume on-court activities and will be able to participate in training camp, according to a report from Brad Rowland of DimeUPROXX. Cam Reddish has been fully cleared to resume on-court activities and will participate in the upcoming training camp. Hawks say he will remain on […]

The Atlanta Hawks are quietly one of the league’s most intriguing teams as training camp quickly approaches. Here’s a breakdown of where Trae Young and company stand heading into the 2019-20 NBA season, one that could be the start of Atlanta’s rise up the Eastern Conference. Roster The Hawks have as much young talent as […]

Atlanta Hawks rising star Trae Young is looking to earn roughly $21 million dollars in salary over the next three years. This is just from his paychecks from the Hawks, and does not yet include any endorsement deals he may end up signing. Moreover, with the tremendous potential he has shown in his rookie year, […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is pretty shocked the New England Patriots released wide receiver Antonio Brown on Friday. Young immediately took it to Twitter after news broke that Brown was getting released by the Patriots. NO WAY… — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) September 20, 2019 Antonio Brown played one game with the Patriots. While […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie De’Andre Hunter’s high school coach, Ryan Tozer, says Hunter is “going to be way more than just a 3-and-D guy in the NBA.” Tozer says Hunter wasn’t able to showcase his full offensive repertoire at Virginia and can score the ball better than a lot of people think. “I would not be […]

De’Andre Hunter wanted to be drafted by the Atlanta Hawks after the team traded Taurean Prince to the Brooklyn Nets on June 6. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Hunter told his brother Aaron Hunter and skills trainer Sean Colson that the Hawks were a franchise he could see himself flourishing in. Hunter’s agents, […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has been one of the most polarizing basketball players in the country since he first laced up the sneakers at the University of Oklahoma. Although Young drew praise for his tremendous playmaking and scoring ability, he was also criticized for his shot selection and carelessness with the ball. When […]

The Atlanta Hawks will enter their 2019-20 NBA Training Camp with questions regarding leadership and expectations. Can Trae Young improve on his rookie season or will he hit that dreaded sophomore slump? Will John Collins emerge as the next Al Horford in terms of scoring and rebounding? What about the rookie Cam Reddish? Hawks’ fans […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Cam Reddish still isn’t cleared to play after undergoing core muscle surgery shortly before the draft in June. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Reddish could be just days away from being cleared to play basketball again. Bob Reddish, Cam’s father, told The Athletic that his son played all season with serious injuries that […]