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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts believes Dallas Mavericks rookie swingman Luka Doncic will beat Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young for the 2019 Rookie of the Year award. Both Doncic and Young have been stellar this season and the award is believed to come right down to the wire. Blazers coach Terry […]

Houston Rockets MVP frontrunner James Harden did such a number of Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore that the latter had to release a statement to try and make sense of what went down. Unfortunately for Bazemore, he was on the wrong end of one nasty crossover courtesy of Harden, which literally sent the Hawks shooting […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is developing into one of the best young ball handlers in today’s NBA, and his latest achievement is a testament to that fact. According to a report from Justin Kubatko of StatMuse, Young now has the second-most 20-point, 10-assist games for any rookie over the last 50 years. The […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul is widely regarded by fans and his peers as one of the toughest and at times dirtiest players in the league. However on Tuesday night, Paul showed his more gentler and affectionate side by sharing a touching moment with a Rockets fan after the game. Houston took on the […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has a bevy of ball-handling moves in his arsenal, a fact that Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins found out the hard way during Tuesday’s contest. With Paul driving the lane during the fourth quarter, he faked Collins out with a dribble between his own legs, seemingly paving the […]

Although still in the midst of just his first NBA season, Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young has continued to turn heads all year long. While Young often puts defenders on skates when he isn’t pulling up from literally anywhere on the court, one thing is for sure — it isn’t his dunking prowess […]

Chris Paul was drafted fourth overall by the New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans) back in 2005. However, the current Houston Rockets guard thought that he would go higher and join the Atlanta Hawks. In a recent interview with Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle, the veteran playmaker admitted that he thought he was headed to […]

There is no doubt that Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks has been one of the league’s top rookies this season. At this point, it appears to be a two-horse race between Young and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks for the Rookie of the Year award. The Houston Rockets are in town to take […]

Houston Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul has high praise for Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young. Paul is so impressed with Young’s shooting prowess and says the rookie brings excitement to the game of basketball. “The frustrating part is when you watch their games, some of the commentators are like, ‘Why is he shooting that […]

Despite the fact that the Atlanta Hawks are one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference this season, it can be argued that the up-and-coming franchise isn’t too far off from at least some success. This notion is obviously thanks in part to the presence of rookie point guard Trae Young, who is currently […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young says his high school coach was the first person who let him shoot long distance 3-pointers. Young says he was originally a shooting guard when he started playing competitive basketball and that shooting the ball just came so easy for him. The guard, who was coached by his […]

According to a new news report, the Atlanta Hawks have added Deytona Davis to a 10-day contract, which is nothing if not interesting. SB Nation says that this is something that the team is trying to see if Davis will be a wise investment for their future, as the former No. 31 pick is nothing […]

Could Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young sneak up on everyone and win the Rookie of the Year award over Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic? He seems to think so: “I still believe there is time,” Young told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports on The Posted Up Podcast. “I think the month of November, the way […]

Prior to joining the Boston Celtics during the summer of 2016, Al Horford had spent his entire career with the Atlanta Hawks and consistently had the team earning one of the top records in the Eastern Conference. In the latter part of Horford’s run with the Hawks, Kent Bazemore was on board, so he knows […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic will look to extend their three-game home winning streak Sunday night when they host the Atlanta Hawks. Orlando sits in the ninth spot in the East heading into this matchup, 1.5 games behind the Miami Heat for the eighth and final playoff spot. Let’s take a look at a few […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year big man John Collins has made a huge leap this season, and he believes the way he played and his production this year warrant a massive consideration for the Most Improved Player award. I asked John Collins who’s averaging 20 PPG and 10 RBPG if he cares about getting Most Improved Player. […]

After the Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at home, Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving told reporters he enjoys seeing Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young prove the doubters wrong. Young got off to a slow start to the season and the critics started calling him a bust. However, Young didn’t let […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young says Atlanta “is a place where I could see myself being for my whole career.” Young has had a phenomenal rookie season with the Hawks and the city and fans have embraced him as one of their own. “This is a place where I could see myself being […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce has been an assistant in the NBA since 2007. This year, he is at the helm of his own squad, and although they have logged just a 24-45 record, things seem to be falling in place with a roster full of young talent. Pierce himself sees what the Hawks […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter is in the midst of his 21st season in the NBA, so he has seen a thing or two. The 42-year-old is the league’s oldest player, tasked with the unique job of playing alongside one of the league’s youngest teams, headlined by the franchise’s star duo of Trae Young and […]

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 132-111, behind the impressive performance of the tandem of Trae Young and John Collins. Collins finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Young added 22 points and eight assists. The connected on multiple plays against the Grizzlies, topped by this. Trae Young didn't even cross half court […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were flat out dominated by the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff did not mince words when it came to his team’s performance. Memphis simply could not get anything going in the 132-111 loss in Atlanta. Bickerstaff was critical of his team’s effort afterward, via Michael Wallace of the […]

John Collins was a beast for the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, finishing with a huge double-double of 27 points to go with 12 boards.  In an otherwise meaningless game in terms of playoff implications, the Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies duked it out as both teams aimed to give their fans some optimism heading into […]

Not only is the free agent class of 2019 set to be top heavy with plenty of star talent, it could also end up being one of the most impactful offseasons the league has seen in a while in terms of redistribution of power. Players like Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson, and […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has gone from being the guy the Hawks traded Luka Doncic for to a legitimate rookie stud, as the University of Oklahoma product has been on a tear since February. Of course, like any other NBA star, branding is important for business, and Young spoke on his own Team Young […]

The Atlanta Hawks have decided to sign shooting guard B.J. Johnson to a second 10-day contract, according to an official report from the team. We have signed B.J. Johnson to a second 10-day contract. #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/CEz2FWXBpd — Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 12, 2019 Johnson, who signed his first 10-day deal with the Hawks on March […]

Vince Carter is currently playing his 21st season in the NBA as a member of the Atlanta Hawks. While the league has already paid tribute to the likes of Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade, who are expected to retire after this season, Carter has made it clear he plans to play at least one more […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a core of promising young talents that are starting to make noise and turn heads this season. Behind rookie sensation Trae Young and sophomore high-flyer John Collins, the team is confident that they can become a contender in the near future. Collins seems to agree with this narrative, as he told Chris […]

The Atlanta Hawks remain confident about the potential of rookie Trae Young. They don’t regret trading for him, and he’s starting to repay the team’s trust. His individual performance over the last couple of weeks has been nothing but sensational. But for Young, the Hawks are a more formidable team when he gets sophomore forward […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce says point guard Trae Young is the “perfect guy” to get big man John Collins going. Young is a cerebral passer and has developed a strong rapport with Collins this season. “We have a perfect guy to pair with (Collins) if he needs someone to get him going,” Pierce told Chris […]

The Atlanta Hawks came away with a 128-116 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Hawks rookie sensation Trae Young had a terrible shooting night, going only 2-of-14 from the field for 10 points. He did accompany it with 10 assists, though, and in the process, achieved another remarkable feat in his debut season: Trae […]

Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins has some serious bounce, as was indicated during All-Star weekend in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest last month. So it should come as no surprise that even with a shoddy pass from teammate Kevin Huerter during Sunday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Collins was able to adjust — […]

Despite the popular belief that Dallas Mavericks stud Luka Doncic will run away with this season’s Rookie of the Year Award, Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young refuses to count himself out of the race just yet. Speaking to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, Young explained why he believes that he still has a shot […]

Over the past month-and-a-half, Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young has been balling his brains out with his stellar play and eye-popping numbers – including a 49-point outing in a quadruple-overtime thriller against Chicago, and a triple-double in their recent loss to Brooklyn on Sunday. With how he’s been playing since February, many already see the […]

Playing alongside rookie point guard Trae Young. Playing in a refurbished arena. Playing for an organization with some gorgeous uniform combinations. Playing in a city like Atlanta. If you were an NBA free agent, how would that sound? According to Young, he thinks it sounds pretty good and is ready to help make Atlanta a […]

If you want any proof of how good Trae Young has been in his rookie season, you don’t need to look further than his performance for the Atlanta Hawks against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. In their 114-112 loss to the Nets, the Hawks star recorded his first career triple-double. Remarkably, it was also the first […]

Talk about age gap. The Atlanta Hawks got a highlight play that involved 20-year-old Trae Young and 42-year-old Vince Carter. Never gets old. (via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/6Fgv1ccj7E — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) March 10, 2019 Seriously, think about this — Carter is a 20-year veteran. He made his NBA debut in the 1998-99 season. That same year, Trae Young […]

The Atlanta Hawks are 22-44 this season, so they’ll take hope and optimism wherever they can find it. The latest place to search? Free agency. Sam Amick of The Athletic answered that he believes the Hawks are hopeful that they can at least land a meeting this summer with Kevin Durant: Teams from coast-to-coast are […]

NBA on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” recently guested Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young in their entertaining broadcast. This gave Hall of Famer and show co-anchor Shaquille O’Neal an opportunity to challenge the youngster to a hilarious staredown contest. Young happily obliged, and naturally, hilarity ensued: Shaq challenged @TheTraeYoung to a staring contest 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/2fQS6PZlsm — […]