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It looks like second-year power forward John Collins might be making his season debut for the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. John Collins has been out with mild inflammation and soreness in his left ankle. However, the Hawks released their injury report on Friday and Collins is listed as probable for the first […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green plans to appeal the $120,000 game-check fine that came with his one-game, team-prompted suspension that saw him miss Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Draymond Green was disciplined by the organization after a profanity-laced tirade targeting teammate Kevin Durant, which quickly […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young has been an absolute stud so far this season. In the 2018 NBA draft, Trae Young and Dallas Mavericks young star Luka Doncic were essentially traded for one another. Both players had star potential written all over them prior to the draft. Young has started all 14 games for the […]

Coming into the NBA, Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young was often compared to Stephen Curry. However, Golden State Warriors veteran forward Andre Iguodala was quick to dismiss reporters with a straight up “no” when asked about the comparison after the team defeated Young’s Hawks on Tuesday. Iguodala did follow up by saying that the NBA media […]

The Golden State Warriors announced that they have suspended forward Draymond Green for Tuesday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks for “conduct detrimental to the team.” Warriors forward Draymond Green suspended: pic.twitter.com/9XZWQ5U6V8 — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) November 13, 2018 The Warriors are making this move after reviewing the heated exchange between Green and Kevin Durant […]

Many had expected Carmelo Anthony to be reborn as the next Bob McAdoo during his tenure with the Houston Rockets, but it seems that after 10 games, that delusion has come to a train wreck end. Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins knows the transition from perennial scorer to bench cog is one harder than most […]

The Golden State Warriors will be without starting point guard Stephen Curry for at least two more games, as head coach Steve Kerr ruled him out for Monday’s game against the LA Clippers and even for Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Stephen Curry missed Saturday’s tilt against […]

At 41 years of age and already in his 20th season in the league, many believe that Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter is just about done in the NBA. However, the eight-time All-Star has no intentions of going quietly into the night, and he intends to put up a fight until the very end. The […]

Vince Carter is 41-years-old, but he is still playing at a high level. He is also putting posters on some of the league’s young players. During the closing moments of the Atlanta Hawks-Los Angeles Lakers game Sunday night, Carter dunked all over Josh Hart. This dunk would give the Hawks a late lead, but the […]

As a tribute to the victims of the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks wore ‘Enough’ shirts during the pre-game warmups. Check out the photo below, as posted by the Lakers on Twitter. It features LeBron James donning the shirt. #ENOUGH pic.twitter.com/9a2wDw5vBZ — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young threw a beautiful bounce pass in between the legs of Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee. The nifty dime led to a power slam by Alex Len. It happened during the first quarter of the Hawks-Lakers game Sunday night. Trae Young's floor vision is A1. 👏 (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/C6BWVD7sR1 — […]

The glamorous life of an NBA rookie has a few minor drawbacks. For one, rookies are routinely the butt of locker room jokes and hijinks. Atlanta Hawks rookies were the latest victims of a veteran prank. Trae Young and his fellow rookies returned to their cars to find they were filled with popcorn: Trae Young and […]

Trae Young is in his first NBA season with the Atlanta Hawks after being picked with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Coming out of college, Young was one of the most hyped players in recent history. His ability to knock down long 3-point shots and handle the ball well drew […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter made just two baskets in Tuesday night’s 113-102 loss at home to the Charlotte Hornets, but those were all he needed to displace Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Jerry West at the 21st spot on the NBA’s all-time field goals made list. Here’s Carter’s bucket in the […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter is one of the most explosive dunkers in NBA history, and he recently revealed what’s allowed him to be so consistent. The 41-year-old has played for nine other NBA teams besides the Hawks. While he’s not getting quite as high as some of his young teammates. However, he still has […]

They say Father Time is undefeated, but that’s not going to stop Atlanta Hawks veteran forward Vince Carter from trying to pick up a fight with him. In the first quarter of Tuesday’s home game against the visiting Charlotte Hornets, the former NBA Slam Dunk champion proved that he still has enough juice in his […]

The Atlanta Hawks updated the status of second-year big man John Collins Monday, and it looks like the 21-year-old still has a ways to go before he can make his 2018-19 season debut. In a statement, the Hawks said John Collins has continued progression in his rehabilitation from mild inflammation and soreness in his left ankle. […]

Vince Carter still has it. The 41-year old Atlanta Hawks forward won’t ever seem to lose his bounce completely as he showcased his hops yet again with a putback slam in the fourth quarter in their game against the Miami Heat. It's a fact. Vince Carter will ALWAYS play above the rim ✈️ (via @ATLHawks) […]

After the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Miami Heat 123-118, two legends and future Hall of Famers in Dwyane Wade and Vince Carter exchanged their jerseys. Living legends. D-Wade and Vince exchange jerseys 🙌🏾 (via @MiamiHEAT) https://t.co/vBH1LNDvUF — SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 4, 2018 This just shows the amount respect these two have for each other. Carter and […]

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins no longer feels any pain in the injured left ankle that has kept him from making his season debut. “He is progressing along nicely. He has got another appointment with the doctors, I think (it’s) on the 4th (of November). So we’re hopeful there that we’ll see that the ligament […]

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon is set to make his season debut Wednesday for the Hawks’ home opener against the Dallas Mavericks. Dedmon has been rehabbing an avulsion fracture in his left ankle, and while he is probable for Wednesday’s game against Dallas, it is worth noting he will be re-assessed prior to the game […]

Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins is expected to miss several more weeks with a bothersome ankle injury and is expecting a return date in early November, according to Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Collins would miss nine more games and looks poised for a return in the second week of November. Collins has […]

Highly touted Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has plenty of fans, and apparently, Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic is one of them. Young had the first big night of his career against the Cleveland Cavaliers, pouring in 35 points on 13-of-23 shooting from the field, including an efficient 6-of-14 from the 3-point line in a […]

Sharpshooting guard Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks forged his way into the franchise’s history books with a 35-point night. Young, the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, torched the Cleveland Cavaliers with 35 points, making him the first Hawks rookie to tally at least 35 points in a game since John Drew […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young went off Sunday evening against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 38 minutes of action, Young scored a whopping 35 points on 13-of-23 shooting from the field, 6-of-14 from beyond the arc, and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line to help the Hawks defeat the Cavs on the road by a […]

After getting blown out by the Indiana Pacers in the opener, the Memphis Grizzlies showed more hunger against the Atlanta Hawks this time and even made franchise history along the way. The Grizzlies scored 77 points in the first half of their game with the Hawks, breaking their previous record of 74 for the most […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young showed glimpses of his star power during the preseason, but the rookie caught a quick glimpse into what it means to be under the microscope after turning in a 14-point debut performance on only 35.7 percent shooting from the floor in a humbling 19-point loss to the New York Knicks […]

Another NBA season, another NBA opener, another milestone for Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter. Carter started for the Hawks at the power forward spot in their season opener against the New York Knicks, and in doing so, the 20-year veteran became the second-oldest player to start an opener in NBA history. According to Justin Kubatko […]

For almost two months of the 2011-12 NBA season, Jeremy Lin captivated the entire basketball world. The previously unknown guard single-handedly started carrying the New York Knicks to victories, just days after being on the verge of getting cut. The NBA has never seen anything like it, and it may never happen again. The magical […]

John Collins is one of the young pieces the Atlanta Hawks are really excited about. After a promising rookie season that resulted in an NBA All-Rookie second-team selection, Collins looks poised to build on his first-year success. He and Trae Young could develop into a dynamic duo, decimating teams with the pick and roll. However, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are going with a mix of young and old in their starting lineup. First-year head coach, Lloyd Pierce is pegging Trae Young and Vince Carter for the team’s opening-night matchup against the New York Knicks, according to JuliaKate E. Culpepper of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Hawks fans will probably get tired — if they […]

The Atlanta Hawks have picked up options on the team’s young core of John Collins, Taurean Prince, and DeAndre Bembry. RealGM’s Keith Smith tweeted out this development from the Hawks camp. “The Atlanta Hawks have picked up 2019-20 team options for DeAndre Bembry, John Collins and Taurean Prince. These are 4th year options for Bembry […]

Atlanta Hawks fans will not have the chance to watch rising star John Collins in the team’s opening night game against the New York Knicks. Collins underwent a non-surgical procedure on his ankle, according to the team. Mild inflammation and soreness in the left ankle will keep the Hawks youngster out of the lineup for a […]

Sharpshooting rookie Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks won the game for his team via a three-pointer near the center logo. Check out the clip below as posted by House of Highlights: https://www.instagram.com/p/Boxm3aMhqlF/ As observed, Young casually rose up from over 30 feet to knock in the game-winning three-pointer. He finished the game with 22 points, […]

Atlanta Hawks prized rookie Trae Young, the NCAA’s leading scorer last year, has the word “superstar” written all over him. Despite his incredible overall skills, Young still possesses a major flaw in his game. NBA skills trainer Alex Bazzell discussed Young’s weakness, via Matt Ellentuck of SB Nation. “A lot of it was about Trae […]

Kevon Looney has proven to be a key cog for the Golden State Warriors after two disappointing seasons coming into his NBA career, but despite playing a substantial role during the regular season and even more in the playoffs, he fell short of fielding offers for his services this summer. According to Mark Medina of […]

Cole Aldrich wasn’t with the Atlanta Hawks for long. After receiving a preseason DNP, Aldrich has been waived by the team and is expected to play in China this season, per Jeff Goodman of Stadium. The 29-year-old was trying out to make the Hawks, but he saw the writing on the wall. Aldrich is an eight-year […]

Trae Young is the new face of the Atlanta Hawks’ franchise after being drafted with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. He was acquired by the Hawks in the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks. It was a move that the Hawks feel will give them a Stephen […]

Former Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney plays in China now, but he took to Twitter to defend Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic. Doncic was selected by the Hawks with the No. 3 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft before a trade to the Mavs on draft night. Doncic is the most accomplished teen to ever […]