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Trae Young has faced plenty of naysayers throughout his basketball career, proving one person wrong after another in the trajectory of his evolution as a player. The Atlanta Hawks point guard recalls how others often scoffed at his potential, only for him to rise to the occasion and prove his mettle as a player. The […]

Trae Young believes he has a legitimate chance to break out as an All-Star player in his second season in the league, so long as he’s able to propel the Atlanta Hawks into playoff contention. The 21-year-old already showed signs of becoming an elite-level point guard, averaging 19.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 8.1 assists per […]

The NBA has become a sport where there’s nearly as many teams contending for the championship as there are teams tanking for the number one pick in the NBA Draft. The teams that have been associated with the latter in recent years include the New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were left in a tough position after Paul George decided that he wanted to be traded. That ultimately prompted the end of the Russell Westbrook era as he was quickly sent to the Houston Rockets to team up with James Harden. While the Thunder seems to be keen on making a […]

Zion Williamson kicked off his NBA career on Monday night with an exciting performance against the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in a 133-109 victory for the Pelicans. The hype surrounding Zion’s name has been growing for months, and it was finally time for fans around the globe to see what he brings to the table in […]

Vince Carter is the oldest player in the NBA. The veteran’s hops may be long gone, but he can still play ball with the league’s best young talent. In fact, he showed Cam Reddish some sauce when the Hawks played the New Orleans Pelicans for their first preseason game: 42-year-old Vince Carter dishing no-look passes […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young doesn’t care that it’s preseason. The Hawks floor general is already putting on a show for fans, using New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick as his first victim of the year. Young threw the ball through Redick’s legs and finished with an easy coast to coast layup. It […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie small forward Cam Reddish says he’s “super excited” to make his NBA debut Monday night. The Hawks are hosting Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Reddish, who didn’t play in Summer League, is looking forward to playing in a competitive setting again. "It feels like I haven't played in forever. So […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce has a new role for big man John Collins. Given his speed and athleticism, Pierce is eyeing Collins to be a facilitator both in the half-court and fastbreak setting. Pierce believes that the defense will likely catch up and deny Collins’ pick-and-roll game. As such, Collins would have to […]

John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks has identified his weakness: his lack of athleticism. To negate this, Collins says he needs to be more versatile so as not to become a liability to his team. The third-year big man noted that he doesn’t have the “freakish athleticism” that some big men are blessed with. But […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Vince Carter promises this season will be his last in the NBA. Carter is about to play an NBA-record 22nd season in 2019-20. Even if the swingman has second thoughts during the season, he vows Monday was his last media day as a player. “I wouldn’t let you guys say […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young says Cam Reddish is “the most talented rookie who came out” of the 2019 draft class. Young says he’s really looking forward to playing with Reddish, who shares the same agency as Young. Trae Young on Reddish: He's, in my opinion, the most talented rookie who came out, […]

Saying that Omari Spellman was shocked to learn that he was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Golden State Warriors would be an understatement. The Warriors traded for Spellman this offseason, sending Damian Jones and a second-round pick to the Hawks in the process. While Spellman is excited to join the Warriors — a […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter admits he would get “chills” if Toronto Raptors fans break out a “We want Vince” chant when the Hawks play up in Toronto. Carter is playing in his final season in the NBA in 2019-20. The former All-Star began his career with the Raptors, where he made a name and […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter admits he enjoys playing the mentor role in Atlanta. Last season, Carter worked diligently with Trae Young, John Collins and Kevin Huerter. It’s something the former All-Star takes pride in. However, Carter wants everyone to know he’s not trying to be a coach with the Hawks. “I don’t want people […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran forward Vince Carter has been on the record saying he doesn’t want a farewell tour this season. Carter is about to play an NBA-record 22nd season in 2019-20. The former high-flyer knows he’s going to get serenaded with love from fans everywhere, but Carter is still going to be uncomfortable being in […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a bright future ahead of them. They have a fantastic one-two punch in John Collins and Trae Young, and the open Eastern Conference means they can compete for a playoff spot. However, the last thing Lloyd Pierce wants is his players to think that they have gotten this season in the […]

While NBA rookies are set to get their first taste of the spotlights during media day, Atlanta Hawks newcomer De’Andre Hunter got the time to throw some jokes. The Hawks rookie joked about the never-reasonable predictions for first year players. Per Alex Kennedy on Twitter: “I’ll average 50 [points], 10 rebounds, a couple of assists. […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Cam Reddish has been fully cleared to resume on-court activities and will be able to participate in training camp, according to a report from Brad Rowland of DimeUPROXX. Cam Reddish has been fully cleared to resume on-court activities and will participate in the upcoming training camp. Hawks say he will remain on […]

The Atlanta Hawks are quietly one of the league’s most intriguing teams as training camp quickly approaches. Here’s a breakdown of where Trae Young and company stand heading into the 2019-20 NBA season, one that could be the start of Atlanta’s rise up the Eastern Conference. Roster The Hawks have as much young talent as […]

Atlanta Hawks rising star Trae Young is looking to earn roughly $21 million dollars in salary over the next three years. This is just from his paychecks from the Hawks, and does not yet include any endorsement deals he may end up signing. Moreover, with the tremendous potential he has shown in his rookie year, […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is pretty shocked the New England Patriots released wide receiver Antonio Brown on Friday. Young immediately took it to Twitter after news broke that Brown was getting released by the Patriots. NO WAY… — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) September 20, 2019 Antonio Brown played one game with the Patriots. While […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie De’Andre Hunter’s high school coach, Ryan Tozer, says Hunter is “going to be way more than just a 3-and-D guy in the NBA.” Tozer says Hunter wasn’t able to showcase his full offensive repertoire at Virginia and can score the ball better than a lot of people think. “I would not be […]

De’Andre Hunter wanted to be drafted by the Atlanta Hawks after the team traded Taurean Prince to the Brooklyn Nets on June 6. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Hunter told his brother Aaron Hunter and skills trainer Sean Colson that the Hawks were a franchise he could see himself flourishing in. Hunter’s agents, […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has been one of the most polarizing basketball players in the country since he first laced up the sneakers at the University of Oklahoma. Although Young drew praise for his tremendous playmaking and scoring ability, he was also criticized for his shot selection and carelessness with the ball. When […]

The Atlanta Hawks will enter their 2019-20 NBA Training Camp with questions regarding leadership and expectations. Can Trae Young improve on his rookie season or will he hit that dreaded sophomore slump? Will John Collins emerge as the next Al Horford in terms of scoring and rebounding? What about the rookie Cam Reddish? Hawks’ fans […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Cam Reddish still isn’t cleared to play after undergoing core muscle surgery shortly before the draft in June. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Reddish could be just days away from being cleared to play basketball again. Bob Reddish, Cam’s father, told The Athletic that his son played all season with serious injuries that […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be entering the new season as one of the more intriguing sides in the NBA. The team has been terrible the past couple of years, winning only 24 and 29 games, in the past two seasons, respectively. Nevertheless, the future is bright for this very young and promising squad, and it […]

Dennis Smith Jr. of the New York Knicks and Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks tried to impersonate each other in a workout. Per Ballislife, peep Smith and Young’s impersonation of one another. The Knicks point guard tried to imitate Young’s high-arching shot and celebration. Young, meanwhile, tried to emulate Smith’s size-up dribble before attacking […]

Vince Carter will be playing in the NBA for a record-breaking 22nd season, which is also going to be his last. However, instead of joining a championship contender, Vinsanity decided to re-sign with the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are not a championship-caliber team at the moment, but for Carter, returning to Atlanta is more than […]

NBA veteran Vince Carter has his sights set on the upcoming season. This will be the 42-year-old’s 22nd and final year in the league, and at this point, the Atlanta Hawks swingman already appears to have a good idea of what to expect in the upcoming campaign: “For me, I’m going to enjoy it,” Carter […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young has reached into his checkbook and given generously to Buddy Hield’s fundraising campaign for the victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. The 20-year-old Young donated $25,000 to the GoFundMe campaign set by the Sacramento Kings’ guard. Hield’s target is to reach $1,000,000 in donation that will be […]

The hype train has started for the Atlanta Hawks. A team with more promise than almost any other, the Hawks are primed to breakout. They will be one of this season’s most exciting teams to watch with an exciting young core. Moreover, Atlanta quietly played quite well after the All-Star break. General Manager Travis Schlenk […]

Every basketball player’s journey to the NBA is rather unique, and Atlanta Hawk forward De’Andre Hunter’s is no different. The star of the 2019 DI National Championship game did not become that talented player over night. Hunter’s journey to the NBA began in Pennsylvania, where he earned three varsity letters for Friends’ Central School in […]

Following an injury-marred campaign in which he was only able to suit up for a grand total of 55 regular-season contests, new Brooklyn Nets recruit Taruean Prince is entering the upcoming season with a renewed passion for the game. After being traded by the Atlanta Hawks this offseason to the Brooklyn Nets, the 25-year-old admits […]

For Kevin Huerter of the Atlanta Hawks, the team doesn’t need to add more free agents, noting that the current ‘core group’ is very capable of racking up the victories. Per Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype, Huerter harked back to the ‘old days’ where teams nurtured homegrown talent and not necessarily flocked to the free-agent […]

Kevin Huerter of the Atlanta Hawks admits that he’s modeling his game after the likes of Bradley Beal, Gordon Hayward, and Klay Thompson. Huerter, the 19th overall pick by the Hawks in the 2018 NBA Draft, shared that he’s been compared with sharpshooters like Kyle Korver and JJ Redick. While he’s flattered by it, he’s […]

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter experienced his rude awakening at the professional level with back-to-back matchups against premier franchises in the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. The 21-year-old was selected in last year’s draft class with the 19th overall pick by the Hawks, and he impressed NBA observers with great perimeter shooting […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a budding backcourt dynamic brewing between point guard Trae Young and shooting guard Kevin Huerter. Young, selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, is poised to take on the long-range mantle after Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Who’s his fellow Splash Brother then? In comes […]