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After he retires from the NBA following the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Vince Carter is going to venture off into the NBA media game. Carter says he likes coaching, but doesn’t want to be a coach due to the lack of loyalty teams show coaches. Instead, the Hawks swingman […]

When Atlanta Hawks veteran swingman Vince Carter entered the NBA back in 1998 with the Toronto Raptors, some were calling him the next Michael Jordan. Like Jordan, Carter played at UNC and had nuclear athleticism. Vince averaged 18.3 points per game in his rookie season with the Raptors and won Rookie of the Year. However, […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Vince Carter knows his final season in the NBA is going to be “an emotional roller coaster.” Carter is going to retire from the NBA after the 2019-20 season ends, which means he’s going to get a “farewell tour” à la Dwyane Wade. The Hawks swingman isn’t looking forward to […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter has left a lasting legacy of ferocious dunks in the memories of NBA fans. Now, at 42 years of age, the former UNC Tar Heel can still throw it down, but it sounds like he won’t be participating in any more Slam Dunk Contests. Carter, who famously won the 2000 […]

Despite their 29 wins, the Atlanta Hawks were an exciting team to watch last season. After a slow start, prized rookie Trae Young came alive in the second half of the season and breathed new life into the future of Hawks basketball. The duo of Young and John Collins has Hawks fans racing to the […]

Evan Turner appears to be quite adept in finding intriguing connections. The Atlanta Hawks forward recently posted on Twitter, linking former NBA superstars Kobe Bryant, Reggie Miller, and Michael Jordan together in what could be a low-key troll attempt on how some analysis and reports are being done in today’s league. Isn’t it crazy how […]

Answering fans on Twitter on Friday afternoon, Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie claimed the Atlanta Hawks are a “dark horse” to make the 2020 NBA playoffs. Dinwiddie, 26, is entering his sixth season in the league come the fall and his fourth with the Nets. The 6-foot-6 floor general also said on the social […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant defended Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Atlanta Hawks playmaker Trae Young for their comments on open-run double teams. Booker recently stirred debate when he was visibly frustrated after he was double-teamed during a pickup game. Durant took to Twitter to respond to several comments about getting double-teamed in open-runs. […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young says Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is right when it comes to double-teams in open gym. A video of Booker and Joakim Noah arguing about whether double-teaming in open gyms is okay went viral over the weekend. Booker complained about getting double-teamed during a pickup game, while Noah […]

The Atlanta Hawks have promoted general manager Travis Schlenk to president of basketball operations, the team announced in a press release. Schlenk has been GM of the Hawks since 2017. Atlanta has one of the best young cores in the NBA thanks to Travis. “We are extremely pleased with the direction that Travis and our […]

The Atlanta Hawks and general manager Travis Schlenk have reportedly agreed to a multi-year contract extension, according to Zach Klein of WSB-TV. Schlenk became GM of the Hawks in 2017 and has done a great job of accumulating young talent in Atlanta: Hawks GM Travis Schlenk and the Hawks have agreed to a multi-year contract […]

As it turns out, his co-rookies are not actually as hot on Zion Williamson as compared to what most of the pundits have been saying about the New Orleans Pelicans’ potential in the league. In a survey conducted by John Schumann of NBA.com, rookies were asked on who they think would have the best career […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the middle of a youth renaissance. They are the 10th youngest team in the league even after bringing on Vince Carter for another year, who is old enough to be Trae Young’s father. Even though they lack NBA experience, the young Hawks are brimming with talent and look to take […]

Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins believes that Jabari Parker — the team’s newest addition — will ‘surprise a lot of people.’ Per WRDW News 12, Wilkins shared his thoughts on Parker — whom the Hawks signed over the summer. For Wilkins, Parker has loads of talent and Hawks fans are going to see a player […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie DeAndre Hunter aspires to become a superstar in the NBA, much like Kevin Durant — his favorite player growing up. Hunter, who was selected fourth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, told Anthony Olivieri of ESPN that he wants to reach the level of stardom of Durant. He also stressed his desire […]

At this point in the summer, NBA team schedules for the coming season is pretty much as good as it gets. This has become a bit of a big thing, with a lot of teams coming up with creative ways to make their respective schedule announcements. Well, in terms of creative genius, we’ve definitely got a […]

Former NBA players Nate Robinson and Jason Richardson expressed support for Vince Carter after ex-Washington Wizards superstar Gilbert Arenas blasted the veteran guard. Arenas said on April that Carter has no reason to return to the league. And in an interview with Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, he insisted once again that the 42-year-old guard […]

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas believes that veteran swingman Vince Carter should be sitting on the bench as a coach or in the office rather than playing for the Atlanta Hawks. Per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Arenas — who now plays in the BIG3 — laid out his arguments on why Carter should just […]

The Atlanta Hawks will officially be welcoming legendary shooting guard Vince Carter back for one more go-round atop the highest level in 2019-20. With Carter slated to retire after spending his 22nd professional season as a member of the Hawks, the longtime NBA two-guard is just happy to be able to walk away from the […]

CLUTCH Summary: When considering NBA League Pass for the 2019-20 season, there are five teams that will be worth your hard-earned cash These teams don’t have the national television opportunities that top contenders have The Hawks, Magic, Bulls, Kings, and Pacers are the teams to watch on NBA League Pass this season Going into the […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Vince Carter says a retirement tour is “not something I’m seeking out.” The 2019-20 campaign will be Carter’s final season in the NBA. The Hawks forward, though, isn’t looking for a retirement tour, something Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki got last season. “I’m good. I’ll pass. It’s just not my […]

NBA first-year players Sekou Doumbouya of the Detroit Pistons and Bruno Fernando of the Atlanta Hawks wowed fellow athletes at the Panini NBA’s rookie photoshoot happening on Sunday with their impressive dribbling ability. Not that kind of dribbling, though. Doumbouya, born in Guinea and raised in France, and Fernando, from Angola, tried their hand—or foot—at […]

Free agent guard Chasson Randle has reportedly received interest from the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls, according to Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops. Randle played with the Washington Wizards last season. He appeared in 49 games and averaged 5.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists […]

Before taking on his soon-to-be record-breaking 22nd season in the NBA, Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter looks to pave the way for his next profession, now as a color analyst for Fox Sports during its presentation of the Jr. NBA Global Championship. This event will see 32 teams (16 American and 16 international) comprised of […]

Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len wants to win the 2020 Most Improved Player of the Year Award. Len has been training hard this summer, working on his 3-point shot a lot. Barring something unforeseen happening, Len will likely be the Hawks’ starting center next season. Via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic: One of the trainers […]

Atlanta Hawks big man Alex Len wants to be the team’s starting center next season and he’s been working very hard this summer to ensure that happens. The Hawks lost last year’s starting center, Dewayne Dedmon, to the Sacramento Kings in free agency. Atlanta drafted Bruno Fernando in the 2019 NBA Draft and signed Damian […]

Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. During his time in Phoenix, Len showed small flashes of being a starting-caliber center, but for the most part, his tenure with the Suns was a disappointment. After spending the first five years of […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter says New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett is the “one guy that I’m kind of excited to see how he turns out.” The Knicks selected Barrett with the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Duke. “But there are a lot of great rookies out there. It’s […]

Atlanta Hawks rising star Trae Young is the latest to pull out the Team USA’s player pool for the upcoming FIBA World Cup tournament in China. However, it appears that it is a minor injury that has led to the incoming sophomore’s decision to withdraw himself from the squad, and in the process end all […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has left USA Basketball’s training camp in Las Vegas after suffering an eye infection, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Young was among the few Select Team candidates to make the roster at his position, battling Derrick White for a potential call-up to the senior team after De’Aaron Fox recently […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has tackled the start of his second season with a full head of steam, recently adding some weight to his small frame and taking part on USA Basketball’s Select Team through the summer. While Young has impressed and shown signs of improvement from his rookie season, the Oklahoma product […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce endured a rough 2018-19 season that bore little wins and no playoff appearance, but plenty of growth from Atlanta’s young talent. Now, Pierce is looking to take another step forward, but this time he has his eye set on the playoffs. In order to achieve this, Pierce believes that […]

After the spate of offseason moves by the Atlanta Hawks, sharpshooting guard Trae Young believes that the team made a ‘home run at every position.’ Per the Washington Post, Young — who’s about the enter his second year in the league — shared his thoughts on the Hawks’ offseason moves particularly in the NBA Draft. […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young had a stellar rookie season, and head coach Lloyd Pierce wants him to take the next step in his development in the upcoming 2019-20 campaign. Besides urging Young to become the leader of the young Atlanta squad, Pierce also called out the incoming second year to become more than just […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce has urged incoming second-year man Trae Young to step up and be the team’s leader. Per Ben Golliver of The Washington Post, Pierce pointed out how critical Young’s tenure with Team USA is. He’s hoping that Young will gain some valuable insight, which would eventually contribute to his leadership […]

Now that Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has a year of NBA experience under his belt, the sharpshooter expects to have a little more freedom on the court next season. Young explained what he learned and experienced his rookie season and how it affected his confidence: “Now I know what to expect,” Young said. […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young believes the team has a big opportunity next season to make some noise in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks’ roster is headlined by Young, John Collins, Kevin Huerter, Vince Carter and rookies De’Andre Hunter, Cam Reddish and Bruno Fernando. Atlanta also acquired veteran small forward Evan Turner from the […]

The predicted NBA win-totals for every team came out earlier this month. The Bucks, Sixers, and Clippers lead the league in predicted win-totals from Westgate. Vegas is picking the Hornets to end up with the fewest wins on the season at a paltry twenty-three. Here are a few of my favorite bets for the 2019-2020 […]

Vince Carter will return for his 22nd season in the NBA, but a lot of free agents have switched places, perhaps in the wildest free agent movement in recent memory. The Atlanta Hawks veteran wing explained the nature of this offseason and how it will affect the NBA as a business, noting this wide-open chase […]