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The Golden State Warriors have traded their center Damian Jones along with a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for big man Omari Spellman, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. In a shocking development, the Warriors have now parted ways with a large part of their roster, leaving only Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond […]

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins was not happy to learn he landed outside of consideration for the Most Improved Player award after nearly doubling his scoring average from his rookie season. The second-year star-in-the-making out of Wake Forest was a 20-10 fixture for the Hawks after returning from an early-season injury, missing the first month […]

Free agent forward Jabari Parker has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Congratulations to our guy @JabariParker on his new 2 year deal with the @ATLHawks! Could not be happier for you! — Priority Sports (@PrioritySports) July 8, 2019 The power forward was […]

The Atlanta Hawks officially acquired rookie forward Bruno Fernando. The Hawks announced in an official release that they have finalized a deal to get the rights for Fernando, the 34th overall pick of the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA Draft, in exchange for 57th pick Jordan Bone and two future second-round draft picks. Terms […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce is already planning to take advantage of the versatility of Cam Reddish. Pierce said that Reddish will likely play as a backup point guard at times, relieving incoming second-year guard Trae Young. The second-year head coach added that the rookie will also play off the ball and is also […]

Newly acquired Atlanta Hawks veteran forward Chandler Parsons told Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Chris Vivlamore that he has “a lot left” in spite of the small forward’s three-year dip. Parsons has only appeared in 95 games over the last three seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies due to complications and lingering effects of right knee surgery, which prevented […]

Chandler Parsons has nothing but praise for his new team, the Athlanta Hawks, particularly their young core. In an interview with Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the veteran forward admits he sees something special with the team and is excited to be part of the squad. “So excited. Just to have a fresh start […]

Kawhi Leonard’s free agency situation has caused the Los Angeles Lakers to make limited moves in free agency. Aside from signing Troy Daniels and Jared Dudley to minimum contracts, the Purple and Gold have remained patient, waiting for the two-time Finals MVP to make his decision. But the Lakers’ decision to wait for Leonard could […]

The Atlanta Hawks traded for Chandler Parsons on Tuesday, which is a deal that could pave the way for the return of Vince Carter to the team next season. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, the Hawks were unlikely to sign Carter to a new deal earlier in the offseason. However, while there is […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade Chandler Parsons to the Atlanta Hawks’ for Solomon Hill and Miles Plumlee, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Parsons and the Grizzlies were unable to agree on a buyout number, so Memphis made the trade with Atlanta, which would allow the Grizzlies to move Hill’s and Plumlee’s contract individually […]

The Atlanta Hawks have ushered in quite the youth movement in recent years. It appears former Hawks star Joe Johnson is pleased with what he is seeing from his former team. Atlanta has certainly undergone their fair share of struggles as of late. According to Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Johnson feels they are […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young just trolled the New York Knicks on Twitter after the news came out that free agent superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have spurned them to join the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks got some bad luck right now….lol #FASeason — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) June 30, 2019 Over the past six […]

Cam Reddish was a key player to Duke last season, doing everything from knocking down clutch shots to providing a supreme third scoring option for the Blue Devils. Sure, Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett, were the two of the five-best Division I players, but Reddish was the unsung hero. He’s a great athlete who shoots […]

Cam Reddish is confident that he could make an immediate impact for the Atlanta Hawks in his rookie season. Reddish, who was selected 10th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, believes that the Hawks is a “perfect fit” for him. The 19-year-old forward feels that he will be in an ideal situation in Atlanta […]

The Atlanta Hawks capitalized on having multiple first-round picks in the 2019 NBA Draft, trading up to select De’Andre Hunter at the No. 4 spot before selecting Cam Reddish with the No. 10 overall selection. Hunter had reportedly been a target ever since his pre-draft workout with the Hawks, which ended up being his only […]

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Allen Crabbe was arrested for driving under the influence on the Sunset Strip of West Hollywood late Tuesday night, according to TMZ Sports. Police noticed the 27-year-old was “straddling lanes” around 11:30 p.m, at which point the officer behind him pulled him over, suspecting he was drunk. Crabbe was asked to […]

New Portland Trail Blazers swingman Kent Bazemore left the Atlanta Hawks with one last goodbye through his Twitter account, thankful for his last five seasons there, where he forged his career: Atlanta, I dont even know where to start. Want to thank the @atlhawks for the a tremendous run over the past five years. Lots […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic edged out Atlanta Hawks prodigy Trae Young for the Rookie of the Year award as part of Monday’s Kia NBA Awards. Congratulations to Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks on becoming just the second European player to win the Rookie of the Year award 👏🏆 #NBAAwards #Mavs pic.twitter.com/KwGkZ825DA — ClutchPoints […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie small forward Cam Reddish and point guard Trae Young share the same agency, so the two have already connected since Atlanta drafted Reddish in the 2019 NBA Draft. Cam says Young is a “phenomenal player” and he’s looking forward to learning from the Hawks’ floor general on what it takes to be […]

Portland Trail Blazers president of basketball operations Neil Olshey says Kent Bazemore “is an excellent fit” in Portland. The Blazers acquired Bazemore on Monday from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Evan Turner. In a statement, Olshey thanked Turner for his time with the Blazers and talked about how Bazemore will fit in with Portland. […]

The Atlanta Hawks acquired Evan Turner from the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday in exchange for Kent Bazemore. Hawks general manager and head of basketball operations Travis Schlenk released a statement on the trade, thanking Bazemore for his contributions in Atlanta and praising Turner’s versatility on the court. “We are happy to add Evan to […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young believes he deserves to win Rookie of the Year over Dallas Mavericks point-forward Luka Doncic. Young, Doncic and Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton are the three finalists for the 2019 Rookie of the Year award. The winner will be announced at the NBA awards show Monday night. In 81 […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly trading Evan Turner to the Atlanta Hawks for Kent Bazemore, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Portland is trading Evan Turner to Atlanta for Kent Bazemore, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 24, 2019 Turner has one year left on his contract. He’ll make $18,606,557 next […]

Willie Cauley-Stein’s time as a member of the Sacramento Kings appears to be coming to an end. According to Cauley-Stein’s agent, Roger Montgomery (by way of The Sacramento Bee‘s Jason Anderson), the center wants to play elsewhere next season. Cauley-Stein spent the first four seasons of his NBA career with the Kings, where he was […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young joined ESPN for a scheduled interview on Monday afternoon. During the discussion, the crafty youngster noted that he is excited to work with his newly drafted teammates: “Right away, I called them and texted them, told them how excited I am to get to work with them,” Young told […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic is hours away from finding out if he’s indeed won the Rookie of the Year battle over Atlanta Hawks point man Trae Young, the man he was virtually traded for on draft night a year ago. “I’m confident, but even if I think I am, I’m never going to say […]

Cam Reddish, who was selected 10th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2019 NBA Draft, isn’t expected to suit up for the team in the annual Las Vegas Summer League. Two weeks before the NBA Draft, it was reported that Reddish would undergo a minor procedure for a core muscle injury. He was given […]

The Atlanta Hawks gave up quite a lot of assets in order to acquire the rights for the No. 4 overall pick and in turn, select highly-touted Virginia forward De’Andre Hunter. It was actually a pretty complicated series of events that led to the Hawks getting their hands on the pick, but eventually they landed […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Cam Reddish says people take his calm demeanor “the wrong way” and that he’s ready to be “aggressive” in the NBA with the Hawks. All season at Duke, pundits questioned Reddish’s motor and love for the game. The swingman, who went to the Hawks at No. 10 in Thursday’s draft, says he […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson may have been the star at Duke, but it appears Atlanta Hawks swingman Cam Reddish was the one lighting up their practices. Williamson managed to follow through on the hype that had surrounded him going into college by becoming the clear-cut No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA […]

The Atlanta Hawks selected De’Andre Hunter 4th overall and Cam Reddish 10th overall in the 2019-2020 NBA, and Hawks players are quite excited about it. Following the Hawks 4th and 10th picks, Trae Young showed his happiness with the draft results on Twitter. Ahhhhhhhhh Sh***t…. don’t tell me…. 👀👀👀👀👀 — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) June 21, […]

Virginia’s De’Andre Hunter talked about honoring his late father after being selected as the fourth overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2019 NBA Draft. After being selected fourth overall, De’Andre Hunter reminisced about his late father, who passed away when he was in first grade. Though his father has passed on, the 21-year-old […]

Former University of Virginia forward De’Andre Hunter is officially headed to the Atlanta Hawks. On Thursday evening, the Hawks selected the former Cavaliers standout with the No. 4 overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft after a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the up-and-coming swingman […]

The Atlanta Hawks weren’t the only who sought the New Orleans Pelicans’ second top-five pick. As reported by ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan, the Boston Celtics had attempted to engage the Pelicans in trade discussions about the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft before it was sent to the Hawks. Jackie MacMullan was on […]

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly pursuing Virginia’s De’Andre Hunter with the No. 4 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Hawks acquired the fourth pick in the draft from the New Orleans Pelicans. Atlanta is pursuing Virginia's DeAndre Hunter with the No. 4 pick, league sources tell ESPN. Atlanta […]

The 2019 NBA Draft hasn’t even started, and there’s already been a major trade near the top. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Atlanta Hawks have acquired the No. 4 overall pick, the No. 57 pick, a future second-rounder, and forward Solomon Hill from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for No. 8, No. 17, […]

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale either scooped a trade involving the New Orleans Pelicans, Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks, or got duped by a trade proposal tweet from The Ringer’s Bill Simmons. It’s draft day in the NBA, so let’s get weird, right? Vitale likely misread Simmons’ tweet, but it doesn’t change the fact […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been arduously looking to move their No. 4 overall pick, which they received in exchange for prized talisman Anthony Davis, and the Atlanta Hawks may be a suitor. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks are in prime position to offer the best trade package for said pick, boasting the […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie sensation Trae Young has added further fuel to the flame that is the upcoming NBA Draft. On his Twitter page, the 20-year-old posted a very brief message — a single emoji, actually — which has definitely gotten a lot of people thinking what he might have meant with the cryptic tweet: 👀 […]