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Newly inducted basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash apparently sees a lot of himself in Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young. Nash was a guest in the most recent episode of The Bill Simmons podcast and said this about the polarizing rookie: “Trae Young can really pass the ball. He can really pass. He has […]

The rebuilding Atlanta Hawks have added another big body to their offseason roster after officially signing veteran center Cole Aldrich to a training camp deal, according to Darren Wolfson of 1500ESPN. Adding to Shooter… It will be a non-guaranteed camp deal for the pride of Bloomington and former #Twolves big. I know Cole is motivated […]

Jamal Crawford is by far the most decorated free agent in today’s market and somehow teams have yet to put pen to paper with the three-time Sixth Man of the Year and strike out a deal. According to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and the defending champion Golden […]

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon suffered an avulsion fracture of his left ankle during a workout earlier this summer. The 29-year-old was fitted with a walking boot and slated to be re-evaluated at a later date. That later date has come, and it seems he’s recovered enough to remove the boot. The Hawks released an […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young has drawn plenty of comparisons to Golden State Warriors sniper Stephen Curry, but the Oklahoma product isn’t looking to live up to the expectation, but rather break through it. Young has buried a bevy of long-range jumpers during his lone season with the Sooners, but he’s setting his eyes on […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder has had a busy offseason so far. After parting ways with the Atlanta Hawks as part of the Carmelo Anthony deal, the new OKC recruit just represented his home nation of Germany in tremendous fashion. Germany were up against Turkey in the Supercup semifinals and Schorder led the lines […]

The Atlanta Hawks are slated to announce the signing of shooting guard R.J. Hunter, according to Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In fact, they have. Hunter is expected to fight for a spot in the 15-man roster during training camp. The Georgia State product has bounced between three teams in the first three seasons […]

One-time NBA champion Boris Diaw is finally calling it quits. The 36-year-old Frenchman is retiring from basketball after a fruitful 14-year career in the NBA, plus three other years overseas and an overall prolific career in international competition. Diaw, a French national team staple, announced his retirement through a video he recorded with fellow Frenchmen […]

Lloyd Pierce was once a college hopeful, recruited by Santa Clara University, a prestigious Jesuit school that had soon-to-be Hall of Famer Steve Nash as its star player. The now coach of the Atlanta Hawks recalls just how “Nashty” rewrote everything he thought he knew about basketball in two years of school together. Pierce was […]

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon sustained a left ankle injury during a workout last week, and a subsequent X-ray and MRI test revealed an avulsion fracture, according to the team. Dedmon is slated to be re-evaluated in one week to assess his recovery moving forward. The 7-footer started for the majority of the 2017-18 season, […]

After recently signing a two-way deal with the Golden State Warriors, NBA G League standout Damion Lee was welcomed by his teammates with open arms. Now, two-time MVP Stephen Curry has literally welcomed Lee to the Curry family after the latter tied the know with the former’s sister, Sydel Curry. In an Instagram post, Steph […]

At 41 years old, Atlanta Hawks newcomer Vince Carter currently holds the record as the oldest active player in the league. However, this is not the only feat the 20-year veteran intends to achieve this season, as Carter is actually set to join the elite 25,000-point club of the NBA this year. Ben Rohrbach of […]

The NBA is a continuous cycle of competition where every year teams win and lose. At the heart of competition, it’s the players that shine. As players age and graduate from the NBA, new players emerge every year to continue competing for the Larry O’ Brien trophy. This time of the offseason is when it […]

According to multiple reports that were issued on Wednesday morning, the Atlanta Hawks have signed a 20-year deal with State Farm in a move that will change the name of their home arena to State Farm Arena. Via Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The Hawks and State Farm have reached an agreement on new […]

New Atlanta Hawks recruit Jeremy Lin is already 30-years-old. However, one particular Lyft driver seems to believe that he does not look the part, and has recently mistaken the 6-foot-3 guard as a high school student. It was Lin himself who shared a live feed of himself inside a Lyft car via his Instagram stories. […]

The Ukrainian National Team bolstered their ranks on Monday morning, as Alex Len and Svi Mykhailiuk have been added to the team’s roster for FIBA’s World Cup qualifiers in September. The Ukrainian Basketball Federation announced that Len and Mykhailiuk will be available to play in the upcoming qualifying games against Spain and Montenegro, according to […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young has just treated the general public to an MTV Cribs-like tour of his brand new home. Here’s the 19-second video clip shared by Young himself on his Instagram account. Alright, the MTV Cribs comparison was a bit of a stretch. Young has not exactly purchased a multi-million dollar mansion, nor does […]

The Atlanta Hawks have signed free-agent forward Thomas Robinson to a non-guaranteed deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The veteran journeyman has spent time in and out of the NBA, last playing for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2016-17 season. The 6-foot-10 big man last played for Khimki of the VTB United League […]

Jersey numbers can be quite controversial among players, but you can omit current Boston Celtics big man Al Horford and Atlanta Hawks wing player Vince Carter from that list. After signing a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum with the Hawks this off-season, it has been reported that Vinsanity will dawn the No. 15 jersey […]

After 20 fruitful years in the NBA, newly acquired Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter is still ready and raring to go. As he approaches his 42nd birthday in late January, many fans have speculated whether the 2018-2019 season would be Air Canada’s swan song. Carter, apparently, has other things in mind. Via ESPN: “I know […]

Vince Carter is the seasoned pro in a young man’s league. Half Man, Half Amazing is in the twilight of his career, but he’s out to prove that he can still hang with the young bucks. Carter spoke with The Associated Press about his age and how he sees himself in a league where he’s […]

Entering his 21st season in the NBA, Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter has established himself as one of the most prominent veteran figures in the league today. Given his vast experience and acquired knowledge in the sport, most believe that coaching would be the next logical step for the 41-year-old once he finally calls it […]

On a quiet Friday afternoon in the NBA front, the Atlanta Hawks officially announced the signing of longtime NBA veteran Vince Carter. Entering his 21st NBA season and joining his eighth NBA team, Carter will look to bring his veteran leadership and athletic game to Atlanta. Following the announcement, the Hawks announced that Carter will […]

While the above title may seem like a rather comical heading apt for a more humorous write-up, Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young’s fear of birds is anything but funny. Ornithophobia is a type of phobia characterized by the irrational and abnormal fear of birds. It is a kind of mental condition that Young is apparently […]

Though he’s a rookie, a lot of Atlanta Hawks fans are excited about Trae Young’s potential. However, there were times when the former Oklahoma Sooner struggled to find his shooting stroke. In fact, he recently noted that his first shots in high school, college, and the NBA were all air balls. “My first shots in […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is bound to face some criticism after being drafted with the fifth overall pick, much higher than most expected due to his frail frame and risky maneuvers with the ball. Yet the Oklahoma product has managed to avoid criticism by staying off social media and keeping laser-focused on the […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young hasn’t even played in a regular season NBA game and he is facing all kinds of pressure from everyone. DeMar DeRozan opened up last year about dealing with mental health issues and Young knows that is something he will have to deal with his entire career. “I’m very aware of […]

Despite the early doubts of his potential as an NBA player, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was voted as the best shooter and playmaker by a jury of his peers in the NBA Annual Rookie Survey. Young dominated the shooter debate with a vote of 47 percent, while Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter and […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ youth movement is not stopping anytime soon. The Hawks have signed two young G-League players, Daniel Hamilton and Alex Poythress, the team announced on Monday. Daniel Hamilton signed a two-way contract last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder and G League’s Oklahoma City Blue. The versatile swingman posted impressive averages of 16.1 […]

Kent Bazemore is a story of success. Not everyone knows what he did in the past to succeed in the present. Even his hometown paid tribute to his hard work. He acknowledged what Kelford did for him and he posted it on his Twitter account. “Stop and smell the roses” Unreal moment for me today. Lots […]

Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins is known for hammering dunks even in the face of tight defense.  Sunday, Collins was seen hammering again, but it was not a dunk this time around. Instead, it was the Atlanta United FC’s Golden Spike. John Collins is a national treasure. pic.twitter.com/cncoK1pyaS — Bally Sports: Hawks (@HawksOnBally) August […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young recently shared a defining moment he had as a kid. Speaking to Michael Kinney of The Journal Record, the fifth overall pick of this year’s draft reminisced on an encounter he had as a child with fellow Oklahoma native and Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin. “I remember going to Blake […]

The Atlanta Hawks took part in a three-team trade on July 19, sending Dennis Schröder to the Oklahoma City Thunder. A little over a month later (July 21), the Hawks selected Trae Young from the Oklahoma Sooners in the NBA Draft. The message seems quite clear: Young is the future of Atlanta. Young, 19, says […]

Though he had a solid rookie season, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is still looking to improve his game in several areas, including defensive reads and perimeter shooting. The former Wake Forest Demon Decon said as much in a recent interview with Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Looking at new reads,” Collins told Vivlamore. […]

The Hawks are playing in their historic 50th year in Atlanta. In order to commemorate the occasion, the team is rolling out Hardwood Classic jerseys and a retro court they will play on — presumably whenever they wear the Hardwood Classic jerseys. The jerseys are mostly light blue with red lettering and the court takes on […]

Esports has completely taken the world by storm as more and more people have been staying in tune with the latest developments and trends in the video game market. To get in on the bandwagon, the NBA partnered with Take-Two Interactive to jointly organize the NBA 2K League. It began its inaugural season on May […]

New Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was drafted with high expectations for the organization. Young was the first point guard picked in the draft, ahead of other highly touted prospects like Collin Sexton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Even after using their lottery pick on a point guard, the Hawks went out and traded for veteran Jeremy […]

Really good basketball organizations do not magically appear in the NBA. They are a result of hard work, foresight, good decision making, and sometimes a little bit of gambling. Some reap the rewards while others the disaster. There is no exemption to this rule. Even some of the best and most successful organizations had a […]

With a chapter of NBA basketball now over, teams look forward to a fresh slate this season. New and old faces with their respective teams are going to be out there carving out a legacy to be remembered. With the wild free agency nearly over, we already have a picture of what to expect this […]