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Atlanta Hawks forward Omari Spellman went to the G League to get back in shape. Per Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the 21-year-old was brutally honest on why he was sent to the Erie BayHawks back on Dec. 30: A very honest Omari Spellman on why he went to the G League. “I was […]

After missing the Milwaukee Bucks last game with soreness in his right quad and a left hip contusion, star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be available to play against the Atlanta Hawks, per the Journal Sentinel’s Matt Velazquez. Bud says Donte DiVincenzo is the only player among the Bucks on the injury report who will be […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince will return against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, but the youngster will be on a 12-minute restriction, according to Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Prince missed the last 18 games with an ankle injury. The 24-year-old has appeared in 21 games this season, averaging 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and […]

Taurean Prince, who suffered an ankle injury during the Atlanta Hawks against the Golden State Warriors last December, is making significant progress with his recovery and is expected to suit up for the Hawks anytime soon according to Atlanta Journal’s Chris Vivlamore. Taurean Prince getting close to return. He has been upgraded to questionable for […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell and Atlanta Hawks swingman Justin Anderson were teammates last season on the Sixers and are still close friends. That’s why McConnell was able to get away with punching Anderson during the Sixers’ loss to the Hawks on Friday. Of course, it wasn’t a real punch. More of a friendly, “Hey […]

Right before the second quarter buzzer, Atlanta Hawks rookie guard Kevin Huerter sunk in a pretty trick shot from behind the backboard. Though it didn’t count, Huerter’s shot was still ridiculous. Kevin Huerter casually draining this shot from out of bounds. #NBARooks pic.twitter.com/zfL0WjwYuJ — NBA Draft (@NBADraft) January 12, 2019 Kevin Huerter was drafted in […]

The Atlanta Hawks stole a win from the Philadelphia 76ers, thanks to a John Collins fadeaway game-winning jumper in the final seconds of regulation. John Collins fadeaway game-winner 🔥 (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/5ygPb68nqR — SLAM (@SLAMonline) January 12, 2019 Collins, who had 25 points and nine boards in the game, got the ball in the post […]

The lights went out in the Wells Fargo Center during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, which shouldn’t be news except that it happened with the game still in its first quarter. Who turned off the lights in Philly? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/9dB8fv0ozD — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) January 12, 2019 Aside from the short […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have expressed interest in trading for Atlanta Hawks backup point guard Jeremy Lin, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. Lin is on an expiring contract, and with the Hawks playing rookie point guard Trae Young heavy minutes, they really don’t have a need for the veteran scoring guard out of […]

Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins has been every bit of the standout the organization expected him to be, now reaping the rewards of selecting him with the 19th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Collins looked like an outright fit in the league last season with his height, body and rim-rocking athleticism from […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter was asked by Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press about his comment to the Toronto Raptors security personnel that he would “see them next year.” Carter repeated the same statement back in a very cryptic fashion. Vince Carter, smiling, told he was overheard last night telling someone in Toronto he would […]

On the same night the Brooklyn Nets paid tribute to Vince Carter for the illustrious time he spent with their franchise, his smile quickly turned to frustration once the action started. Carter took a shot to the face early into the game that he clearly didn’t take too kindly. Here’s what happened after Rodi got […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler is starting to see his act run thin around the league. First, he caused problems in the Chicago Bulls’ locker room, but many chalked it up to Tom Thibodeau and Fred Hoiberg. Then, he raised heck while with the Minnesota Timberwolves, scapegoating the apparent lack of desire between Karl-Anthony Towns […]

Brooklyn Nets showed gratitude to one of the best players to ever suit up for their franchise, when they hosted the Atlanta Hawks today. The Nets paid tribute to Vince Carter with a video that they played in the titantron late in the first quarter. https://twitter.com/APOOCH/status/1083168828211769346?s=19 Carter, 41, played five seasons with then New Jersey […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeremy Lin is reportedly drawing trade interest around the league, according to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports. The Hawks acquired Lin in the offseason from the Brooklyn Nets. The guard is making $12.52 million this season and will become an unrestricted free agent after the year ends. With Atlanta in rebuild […]

On Tuesday, Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter had a memorable night against his former team, the Toronto Raptors. Carter and the Hawks were hosted by the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, and the home crowd gave Carter an ovation that showed just how much love the city has for their former son. Carter had […]

After the Atlanta Hawks lost to the Toronto Raptors by a score of 104-101, Hawks veteran forward Vince Carter had a very cryptic message for the Raptors’ security personnel. 👀 https://t.co/VHprs8CJvc — Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) January 9, 2019 What Vince Carter means by this is unknown. Carter was reportedly planning on retiring after this season […]

Vince Carter knows as well as anybody that playing in the NBA is far different than any other level – even for a talent like Zion Williamson. The living legend recently commended the high-flying youngster on his superior athleticism and stature, but mentioned it shouldn’t stop him from improving his game while he can. From […]

The Atlanta Hawks announced on Monday that center Miles Plumlee will be out for at least two weeks following a non-surgical treatment on his left knee. An updated @emoryhealthcare injury report: Following a medical review, Miles Plumlee underwent a non-surgical procedure for his left knee earlier today and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade was given another tribute on Sunday courtesy of the Atlanta Hawks. Following the 106-82 blowout loss, the 36-year-old veteran took to Twitter to share his appreciation of the classy gesture from the Hawks. I can’t thank you guys enough for this tribute! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/G5XL0cnuy2 — DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 7, 2019 […]

After Sunday afternoon’s game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks, superstar guard Dwyane Wade showed the ultimate sign of respect to Trae Young by swapping jerseys with the rookie. The game ended as a blowout, with the Hawks winning by a final score of 106-82. Even though his team took a beating, Dwyane […]

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a 32-point blowout at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night, yet the team was still able to make fun of the situation. The @ATLHawks really made this 😂 pic.twitter.com/IbVJ1EgZP8 — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) January 5, 2019 It was a disastrous game from the beginning for the Hawks, who allowed the […]

Friday night at home against the Atlanta Hawks, the Milwaukee Bucks scored a whopping 144 points, already the third time this season they have eclipsed the 140-point mark. Milwaukee entered Friday averaging a league-leading 117.0 points per game, and that number is up to 117.7 after Friday’s performance. The Bucks scored 144 points against the […]

Atlanta Hawks small forward Kent Bazemore has been the subject of trade rumors lately. With the Hawks in rebuild mode, contenders around the NBA are trying to see what it will cost them to acquire Bazemore from Atlanta. Kent Bazemore is making $18 million this season and has a player option worth $19.3 million for […]

The Atlanta Hawks are on a roll, but they took a big blow to their rotation on Saturday. Atlanta will have to play without Kent Bazemore for at least the next two weeks after the veteran shooting guard sustained a right ankle sprain, according to the team. Bazemore will be re-evaluated after two weeks. The 29-year-old […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter once again proved that he still got the hops with a highlight dunk on Saturday night. Carter scored on a double-clutch dunk in the fourth quarter of their 111-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the Hawks leading by four almost halfway through the match, rookie Kevin Huerter found a […]

The Houston Rockets have again expressed interest in Atlanta Hawks swingman Kent Bazemore, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Hawks have been shopping their wing for a while now, given the rebuilding process they underwent after letting go of their lone remaining piece of contention in Paul Millsap two seasons ago. The Rockets […]

Atlanta Hawks wing Justin Anderson is one of those guys who is very hard to figure out. He is athletic, tough and seems to have talent, but for some reason, he can’t stick with any one team. Well, on Wednesday night, he made his case to the Hawks as to why they should consider making […]

Dewayne Dedmon of the Atlanta Hawks believes that teammate Vince Carter “put his walker down” in their win over the Detroit Pistons. At one point in the game, the 41-year-old Carter managed to sneak in a dunk — an impressive feat considering his age and the number of games he’s played in a professional setting: .@mrvincecarter15's […]

Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins will miss his team’s game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon as a result of a left ankle injury, according to the team. This marks the second time this season that Collins has dealt with ankle issues, as he also missed the first month of the season with […]

Duke’s Zion Williamson, the projected top pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, says that he hears a lot from these NBA teams on social media: the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets. This is no surprise at all as Williamson’s out-of-this-world athleticism and versatility make him one of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks made the first big move of the 2018 NBA Draft by swapping picks with the Atlanta Hawks in hopes to land their desired prospect in Luka Doncic. Turns out, a top-five protected draft pick was the only cost the Mavs had to pay for moving up two slots in this talent-filled draft, […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Kent Bazemore is generating interest from contending teams on the trade market, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Bazemore is making $18.1 million this season and has a player option worth $19.3 million for next year. The Hawks are in rebuild mode and currently have the worst record […]

The Atlanta Hawks have the worst record in the NBA, and Hawks swingman Kent Bazemore wasn’t able to control his emotions this past Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The Hawks lost to the Nets by a final score of 144-127 in Brooklyn. In the fourth quarter, Nets big man Ed Davis scored a layup on […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has announced that Trevor Ariza will start in his debut with the team on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Trevor Ariza is starting tonight vs the #Hawks, Scott Brooks announces — Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) December 18, 2018 The Wizards acquired Ariza over the weekend, sending forward Kelly Oubre […]

Coming off a season-long injury, Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeremy Lin finds himself in a familiar situation as he did with the Brooklyn Nets. Despite of it, he could find himself benefiting from a rather arid trade market, arising as one of the top targets for teams looking to make an addition prior to the […]

Jeremy Lin’s 2017-18 season came to an end on opening night, when he played 25 minutes and scored 18 points for the Brooklyn Nets in a loss to the Indiana Pacers. He injured his knee that night, and he spent the rest of the season and the ensuing offseason working his way into playing shape. […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran point guard Jeremy Lin says he was hurt over the summer when the Brooklyn Nets traded him to Atlanta, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. Jeremy Lin reportedly didn’t think he was going to get traded by the Nets the night before the organization sent him to the Hawks. Lin then […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young isn’t shying away from talking about his ongoing struggles from beyond the arc. Trae Young has picked up more than a few critics during the first few months of his NBA career, and a lot of that likely hasn’t been helped by the Hawks’ 6-23 start on the season. However, […]