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The Atlanta Hawks are looking to retool their squad internally and externally come the offseason. Not only will they demand their current players to shoot better, but they are also reportedly looking to haul in more shooters from the free agent market. Per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce emphasized that […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has quickly risen as one of the league’s top shooters. With that being said, Young claimed that he’ll pass Golden States Warriors superstar Stephen Curry as the best shooter in the NBA in a year. During an appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaq, Shaquille O’Neal asked him how long […]

With the NBA season coming to an abrupt halt in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it is now becoming more and more plausible that Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter may have already played the last game of his career. Carter recently spoke to Annie Finberg on The Ringer, as the 43-year-old opened up about […]

Whether the NBA ends up crowing a 2019-20 champion remains to be seen, but Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young shared his take on what team he thinks was on their way to a ring. While chatting on Instagram Live Saturday with former Hawks teammate, and current Long Island Nets player, Justin Anderson, the All-Star […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce has gotten swept up in the “Tiger King” madness. Pierce said he believes one of the main characters in the documentary series–Carole Baskin–killed her husband after the show seems to hurl accusations and assumptions her way. Re: Tiger King. I asked Lloyd Pierce if he thinks Carole killed her […]

If the 2019-20 NBA season gets canceled, then basketball fans have seen the last of Atlanta Hawks veteran forward Vince Carter. Carter is retiring after the 2019-20 season. The Hawks wing says he’s content with how his NBA career ends if this season is really over: “I can say this now, who knows how the […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford has donated $500,000 to aid those affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic in his home country of the Dominican Republic and various regions of the U.S., according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Besides his charitable donation to his homeland, the Sixers big man is also helping those […]

NBA legend Vince Carter might witness a rather anticlimactic end to his playing career depending on what happens with the 2019-20 season. Memorabilia from his playing days with the Toronto Raptors will get harder to come by the minute. Tas Melas, former host of “The Starters” on NBA TV and currently with The Athletic, thought […]

Big man Dewayne Dedmon has had two stints with the Atlanta Hawks in a span of three seasons. Alex Len of the Sacramento Kings was part of the whole ordeal and is confused with the team’s moves. Dedmon’s first stint with the Hawks was from 2017 to 2019. Come summer of 2019, he inked a […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Eastern […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has developed into one of the best players in the NBA in just his second season, but he stays motivated thanks in part to those who cast doubt on him throughout his basketball life. Young said he was always considered the undersized kid just trying to fit in when he […]

Since its creation in 1946, the NBA has captivated fans. Throughout the decades, many teams and players have stood out in certain ways, making the league’s history truly unique. With that being said, it’s interesting to take a look back at some of the most mind-blowing facts about the league and some of its players […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks were in the middle of their matchup against the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena last March 11 when the NBA shockingly announced that they will be suspending the season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Young’s father, Rayford, recalled that he was watching the game courtside when […]

Is Trae Young about to get a signature shoe? The Atlanta Hawks guard may have hinted at a potential sneaker deal. Young’s recent tweet may be a strong clue that he’s about to lock in a shoe deal. We can only hunch at this point. But the emojis Young included in the tweet somehow give […]

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is many things, but hirsute is not one of them. While many of his peers are known for stylish, flashy hairstyles, Young’s hair is not quite as impressive as many of his friends and teammates in the NBA. As such, Young has been ridiculed by fans on social media […]

Plenty of NBA players have resorted to gaming as they try to stay occupied with the season suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, although Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young is not buying in. Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant previously suggested he would turn into a gamer, and the Hawks star Young has made […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young loves basketball just as much as the next NBA star. The current time off the court due to the coronavirus suspension has only made Young’s love and appreciation for the game even stronger: “I miss playing a lot. I miss playing 5[-on-5],” Hawks star Trae Young told Marc J. […]

Trae Young has been cognizant of the devastating effect the suspension of the 2019-20 NBA season has had for players and fans. The Atlanta Hawks star returned to his native Oklahoma soon after the order to stay in his respective NBA market was lifted. Young was coming off a bombastic 42-point effort in an overtime […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has quickly risen as one of the league’s most potent scorers. As such, he has been matched up with the toughest defenders in the NBA. Via Twitter, a fan asked Young who are the top three best defenders out there. The Hawks stalwart didn’t hesitate to answer. For the Hawks’ sophomore, […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young was asked for his top-five players of all time on Monday night, and the 21-year-old decided to put Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James above the great Micheal Jordan and Lakers legend Kobe Bryant: MY TOP 5…1. LBJ2. Jordan3. Kobe 4. KD5. Steve Nash Don’t @ me https://t.co/abT5FeumYC […]

Jeremy Lin says he’s safely returned to China to finish off the rest of the Chinese Basketball Association season. Lin is averaging 24.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game in 30 games for the Beijing Ducks. The CBA suspended play in January. But Lin and other American players are returning to finish the […]

The rapid spread of the coronavirus has caused panic around the world. The pandemic became real for sports fans when it affected the NBA season. Multiple NBA players have tested positive for the virus and NBA season is on hold for the moment. The NBA playoffs were around the corner and now we’re going to […]

Atlanta Hawks young star Trae Young is taking the masked-look to a whole new level. The 21-year-old Hawks point guard made sure to keep his style in check amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as he shared a shirtless photo of himself while wearing a face mask and a colorful hat on Friday. He dubbed the […]

The No. 2 prospect in the class of 2019 according to 247Sports, shooting guard Anthony Edwards came to the University of Georgia with sky-high expectations. Now in March, it’s safe to say Edwards met or even exceeded those expectations. While we likely wouldn’t have gotten to see Edwards in the NCAA tournament if it hadn’t […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is excited about former Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley joining him in Atlanta on the Falcons. The Falcons signed Gurley on Friday, just a day after the All-Pro got waived by the Rams: Yessirr back like I never left. https://t.co/7ZmUB7IEJ6 — Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) March 20, […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young was recently on Twitter checking out some of the basketball clips available on the popular social media platform. The 21-year-old came across a pretty smooth crossover dribble move, which Young decided to give his two cents worth on. In the League? No …anywhere else? Yes https://t.co/yI5osdreMQ — Trae […]

The Atlanta Hawks have closed their practice facility indefinitely in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, per Sarah K. Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Amid coronavirus concerns and social distancing guidelines, the Hawks have closed their practice facility for now, per source. No Hawks players are exhibiting any symptoms of coronavirus. This decision was made […]

It’s hard to deny that most centers in the NBA today no longer fall in the category of the traditional big man. This is completely understandable given how the game has evolved and how the 3-point shot has emerged as arguably the most important weapon in any team’s arsenal. Nonetheless, it is still worth going […]

With the NBA on indefinite hiatus due to coronavirus (COVID-19), NBA stars are having to come up with creative ways to keep themselves occupied that don’t involve meeting their adoring fans. Due the seemingly unknown nature of how this particular pandemic spreads, players are keeping indoors in order to protect themselves from exposure to the […]

Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young is reminding all NBA fans to exercise social distancing, wash their hands as often as possible, and remain active amid the coronavirus pandemic. Like most of us, Young is at home, following the advice of medical experts that the best way to contain the virus is through social distancing. […]

The Atlanta Hawks finally have a star on the team in point guard Trae Young. The second-year guard has already made an All-Star team and is putting the city of Atlanta on his back. Young, in a recent interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report before the NBA suspended play because of the coronavirus pandemic, […]

As most NBA All-Stars do, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is inspiring the next generation of basketball players. ESPN’s Chris Burke shared a wonderful video of his son practicing in the basement, trying to be like Young. The Hawks star saw the video and was very impressed by what he witnessed: Hey @TheTraeYoung lil […]

In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, many NBA players have resorted to some quirky activities during this halt of the regular season. Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks was nostalgic due to the sudden stop, opting to watch some of his high school highlights to pass the time. Young admitted to going back to […]

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins posted a heartwarming message for teammate Vince Carter on Instagram amid the uncertainty of the remainder of the NBA season. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9t_I_BgDXn/ You’re not alone, John Collins. In his post, Collins wished the season will eventually continue and that Carter can finish out his record-setting 22nd campaign on his own terms. […]

Looks like Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is following Ja Morant’s lead. Players around the NBA are looking for ways to stay busy amidst the suspension of their season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Morant had previously tweeted out the idea he was going to “turn into a gamer” as the players observe quarantine: […]

There is one player remaining in the NBA who was drafted in the ’90s: Vince Carter. However, with the league suspending play until further notice due to fear over the coronavirus, the Atlanta Hawks wing may have played his final game in the NBA. Carter’s former New Jersey Nets teammate Richard Jefferson took to Instagram […]

The 2019-20 NBA campaign is in limbo as a result of its indefinite suspension, and no one knows for sure if we will see the league return at any point this season. That could mean the end of an iconic career. That career is that of Vince Carter. Vince Carter will never be mentioned among […]

With the novel coronavirus scare affecting major sporting leagues all over the globe, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young shared his grief following news that the NCAA Basketball Tournament is officially canceled. The 21-year-old guard took to Twitter and bared his disappointment, particularly for the outgoing seniors who will no longer be able to play in […]

Initially, Vince Carter of the Atlanta Hawks thought that it was going to be his last game in front of fans. After all, the NBA was intending to hold closed-door games without the fans in attendance. Little did he know that their game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday might be his last NBA […]