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The Atlanta Hawks have not lived up to expectations this season. Preseason forecasts had the Hawks as a playoff outsider in the Eastern Conference after they went a respectable 10-14 following the All-Star break last season. Trae Young was developing into a legitimate star at the point guard spot, and youngsters like John Collins and […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce isn’t quite on the hot seat just yet, but that could all change in the upcoming week, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The Hawks suffered a 143-120 loss to the struggling New York Knicks, one that franchise star Trae Young called “the lowest point of the season.” […]

The New York Knicks exploded for 143 points in their win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. This marks the highest-scoring game in 39 years for the legendary organization. On Nov 11, 1980, the Knicks dropped 149 points over the Detroit Pistons. Their 143-point explosion on Tuesday marks the 10th time in franchise history that […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran wing Vince Carter is playing in likely is final game at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks’ home arena and a marquee venue in the NBA and across the sports and entertainment world. The Knicks’ home crowd at MSG delivered a standing ovation to the 42-year-old, who is playing in his […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran wing Vince Carter tied Hall of Fame point guard John Stockton on Tuesday night, appearing in his 1,504th career regular-season game—good for fourth place all-time in the NBA, per Hawks PR. Vince Carter is playing in his 1,504th career game tonight, tying John Stockton for fourth on the all-time list. — Hawks […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce believes he has the best pick and roll duo at his disposal in Trae Young and John Collins. That dynamic duo hasn’t been on display this season since Collins has only played in five games due to his PED suspension. The Hawks and Young certainly can’t wait to get […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young has made a name for himself around the league not only for the number of 3-point shots he attempts (an average of nine per game this season), but for how far from the basket many of those looks are. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski sat down with Young on a […]

Russell Westbrook was recently the voice of reason for Atlanta Hawks youngster Trae Young amid a losing skid, telling Young about his previous experience from his days on a rebuilding team. The Houston Rockets star was once a rookie for an Oklahoma City Thunder team that had lost 13 consecutive games and won only once […]

Before the season started, the Atlanta Hawks and their players talked about making the playoffs as a main goal. If the playoffs started today, the Hawks would fall well short of that goal. Atlanta is just 6-21 on the season and in the 14th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. However, because the back half […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter has been entertaining countless fans with his high-flying exploits even before LeBron James brought his aerial supremacy to the NBA in 2003. The two stars faced off for possibly the final time, however, as the Los Angeles Lakers handed the Atlanta Hawks a 101-96 defeat at the State Farm Arena […]

The Los Angeles Lakers previously listed superstar LeBron James as questionable for their Sunday night match-up versus the Atlanta Hawks. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, The King confirmed to Rachel Nichols that he plans to play against Atlanta. LeBron James, speaking with @Rachel__Nichols at halftime of his son’s game in Ohio twice mentioned how […]

Not every team in the league can boast a pair of top-five NBA players like the Los Angeles Lakers. Not every squad remains fully healthy throughout the course of an 82-game season. And not every roster can fit well with their head coach. Some cream rises to the top, but all too often there are […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young is not afraid to take ownership for his shortcomings. Young said that he he felt he let his team down during Atlanta’s 110-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, citing a number of easy missed field goals (via ESPN): “For me, trying to be one of […]

Kris Dunn played the role of disruptor once again, thwarting Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young from becoming the star of the show, a performance that could help his All-Defensive Team aspirations. The Chicago Bulls point man helped limit Young to 15 points on 4-of-14 shooting along with a game-high 13 assists that came […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Jabari Parker’s tenure with the Chicago Bulls lasted just 39 games last season. Parker didn’t have a good relationship with head coach Jim Boylen and Chicago traded Parker to the Washington Wizards in the Otto Porter Jr. trade. Parker returns to Chicago on Wednesday to face the Bulls. The Hawks forward says he […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter is happy to see Carmelo Anthony thriving once again in the NBA after a 10-game dysfunctional stint with the Houston Rockets. Melo is averaging 15.9 points and 5.6 rebounds with the Portland Trail Blazers, something that Carter views as confirmation that he still has the chops to play in the […]

David Fizdale turned down several head coaching offers from other NBA teams without having the assurance that the New York Knicks would hire him in 2018, a clear indication of how much he wanted the post atop The Big Apple. The Atlanta Hawks, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Phoenix Suns offered Fizdale their head coaching […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young learned a valuable lesson in their overtime defeat to the Miami Heat on Tuesday: never say it’s over until it’s reall over. The Hawks went up 117-111 against the Heat with just under a minute left on the clock. Seeing that they are well ahead in a three-possession ball game, […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler did not let Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young off the hook for saying “it’s over” when it clearly was not. On Instagram, Butler poked fun at Young, noting that the second-year man was right in his prediction. The game was over… but in the favor of the Heat. Jimmy Butler […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was convinced that being up six points with less than a minute to go is already a win in the bag. However, he must have forgotten that he’s in the NBA where leads, especially single-digit ones, can disappear in a matter of seconds. Young yells “it’s over!” as the Hawks […]

Former NBA player Channing Frye was tuned in to the duel between the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat, a game that was decided in overtime. One thing about the game, however, confused him. Frye wondered why Vince Carter — a 22-year pro — was still in the game. On Twitter, Frye shared his thoughts […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter became only the fifth player in NBA history to amass 1,500 career games after Tuesday’s matchup with the Miami Heat in South Beach. Carter, 42, is in his 22nd season, a tenure longer than Miami’s current American Airlines Arena. The eight-time All-Star started his career in 1998 with the Toronto […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter, a 22-year NBA veteran, embarks on his latest milestone in a long career full of accomplishments. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer will appear in his 1,500th career game on Tuesday night as the Hawks match up with the Miami Heat. Two-time NBA champion head coach with the Heat, Erik […]

The NBA’s trade deadline is still roughly two months away, but it sounds like the Atlanta Hawks are already looking for a piece to pair with Trae Young. According to a report from The Athletic, frustration has been building within the Hawks organization, as the team has lost 11 of its last 13 games. Somewhat […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie De’Andre Hunter will play against the Charlotte Hornets, but he will be coming off the bench, according to head coach Lloyd Pierce. De’Andre Hunter will play and come off the bench, per Lloyd Pierce. — Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) December 8, 2019 Hunter missed the last two games for the Hawks due to […]

Behind 23 points from Taurean Prince, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, a game which meant a lot to Prince. The Hawks traded Prince to the Nets in the offseason, so the swingman was “100 percent motivated” to defeat his old team. “I was 100 percent motivated, especially being the team that […]

According to ESPN Stats & Info, Hawks point guard Trae Young has passed LeBron James for the most 30-point, 10-assist games in a career before turning 22. James had three and a half seasons under his belt before he turned 22 while Young is in the middle of just his second season. Young, who now […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson thinks Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young may be watching highlights of Houston Rockets superstar James Harden at night. Entering Wednesday, Harden leads the league in free-throw attempts at 298. Young is sixth on the list with 146, a high number for a second-year player. Kenny Atkinson on Trae […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has been compared to draftmate Luka Doncic since the two were swapped as part of the opening stretch of the 2018 NBA Draft. The Dallas Mavericks acquired the third overall pick, which they used to select the eventual Rookie of the Year. The two went head-to-head for the award, and […]

A whole lot of people doubted Trae Young at the time of the draft. He’s too small. He’s too slow. He’s not athletic enough. He won’t be able to hit those bombs against pro competition. Well, here we are, just over a year into his NBA tenure, and the Atlanta Hawks guard has developed into […]

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter will return to the lineup for Wednesday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets after missing three weeks due to a left rotator cuff injury, according to a report from Kevin Chouinard of FOX Sports Southeast. The Hawks will be cautious with their approach to Huerter’s return. He’ll be […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie De’Andre Hunter dislocated his right index finger in the fourth quarter of their duel against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. De’Andre Hunter suffered a dislocated right index finger in the fourth quarter of tonight’s game. — Hawks PR (@HawksPR) December 3, 2019 Before sustaining the injury and leaving the game, Hunter […]

Saturday night was not a fun occasion for the Atlanta Hawks. Not only did they lose to the Houston Rockets by 47 points, but they also watched James Harden go for 60 points in just three quarters. Hawks point guard Trae Young understands just how embarrassing the loss was, and he is not going to […]

The Houston Rockets dismantled the Atlanta Hawks to the tune of 158-111 victory. The obvious highlight is James Harden’s outstanding 60-point outburst against the Hawks. However, the great moment all NBA fans will appreciate and remember is the beautiful moment between Harden and Vince Carter. Carter has announced that this season will be his last, […]

The Atlanta Hawks were absolutely blown out of the Toyota Center by the Houston Rockets, losing by 47 points on a night where James Harden dropped 60 points in three quarters. Despite the embarrassing 158-111 loss, the Hawks still found a consolation prize in Trae Young’s personal accomplishment tonight. Per NBA on ESPN, Young officially […]

Atlanta Hawks small forward Kevin Huerter was diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain with an associated shoulder capsule strain on Nov. 14. He’s been out ever since. However, the talented youngster says he’s “feeling more like myself” everyday. Kevin Huerter on his shoulder: "Every day, it's kind of like waking up & feeling more […]

The Atlanta Hawks might be without rookie Cameron Reddish for tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets. According to the NBA’s Injury Report, Reddish is questionable for the game after suffering a sprained left wrist in a 135-127 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on November, 20. Reddish, who was a top prospect coming out of high […]

Prior to being picked by the Dallas Mavericks (and eventually traded to the Atlanta Hawks) in the 2018 NBA draft, some pundits wondered if Trae Young’s scoring prowess will translate to the pros. The 21-year-old guard has certainly put those doubts to rest in just his second year, as he tied his career-best 49 points […]

The Giannis Antetokounmpo-Jabari Parker tandem with the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t quite work the first time around, but the reigning MVP says he is willing to try once more. Parker — who’s now on his fourth team, Atlanta Hawks, since leaving Wisconsin in 2018 – recently claimed that he would be open to returning to the […]