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This NBA offseason has not disappointed, with a bevy of wild trades, free agency moves, max contract extensions and one trade request that turned the sports world upside down. Thursday’s massive trade request by Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant sent every general manager to their cell phones- and Friday has brought much of the same, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are getting into the trade action amid the peak of the 2022 NBA Offseason. They traded Kevin Huerter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Justin Holiday, Mo Harkless, and a first-round pick. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted the news Friday afternoon. Atlanta is trading Kevin Huerter to Sacramento for Justin Holiday, Mo […]

After a thrilling Game 3 win against the Miami Heat, Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks came crashing down with a 110-86 beatdown at home in Game 4. A poor showing in the second quarter made all the difference in this contest as Erik Spoelstra’s squad ran away with the win to go up 3-1 […]

The Atlanta Hawks just got demolished in Game 1 of their first round series versus the Miami Heat. The first seed from the Eastern Conference won 115-91, as they look to set the tone for the series. Atlanta, hopeful after two wins in the play-in tournament, did not put up much of a fight. Despite […]

The Atlanta Hawks are just one win away from making the playoffs again after beating the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday. The Cleveland Cavaliers now stand in their way, who lost to the Brooklyn Nets earlier in the week.   The Hawks came out firing against Charlotte and ultimately won by […]

Kevin McCallister is no longer the only Kevin to go on a wild Christmas trip. Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter can now say he has done the same, though his journey won’t make for a movie as well as McCallister’s did. After landing in the NBA’s health and safety protocols, Huerter was one of several […]

The Atlanta Hawks narrowly escaped the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, 114-111, needing two clutch free throws from Trae Young to seal the victory. The Pacers had a huge chance to steal the win when rookie Chris Duarte stole the ball and raced to their court for a layup. Hawks wingman Kevin Huerter went hard […]

If there’s one thing that’s as sure as the sun rising tomorrow, it’s the fact that a day feels absolutely empty without reading about Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. Both of them were once hailed as among the best guards in the NBA, but now, it truly feels like they’re both considered pariahs. Irving can’t […]

The Atlanta Hawks were the cinderella team of the last NBA playoffs, going from 5th seed afterthought to just two wins away from making the NBA Finals. But even as the clock struck midnight on their magical run, their young players have still been rewarded with glass slippers in the form of multi-million dollar contracts […]

The Atlanta Hawks were a Cinderella story last season, blossoming into an elite team under Nate McMillan after the firing of Lloyd Pierce and then making a surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals before falling just short against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hawks are hoping to be even better in 2021-22, but they do […]

While Giannis Antetokounmpo was seen as the hero of these NBA playoffs, Trae Young was widely considered to be the villain. The Atlanta Hawks guard gave off an air of cockiness and bravado that just rubbed some people, especially New York Knicks fans, the wrong way. The fact that he could back up his big […]

Trae Young has established himself as a true superstar in the 2021 playoffs, and according to his Atlanta Hawks teammate Kevin Huerter, it all boils down to one thing: his fearlessness. Young has proven that he has the tools needed to succeed in the modern-day NBA. His shooting is often compared to Stephen Curry’s, and […]

The Atlanta Hawks continue to shock the world and probably even themselves. Many have perhaps signed on the Hawks bandwagon form, rooting for the underdog squad to upset the Milwaukee Bucks. Trae Young and company have been on a tear, completing a seven-game escape against the top seed Philadelphia 76ers in the previous round of […]

Atlanta Hawks starting forward Kevin Huerter was out there saving the world for the Hawks as the 22-year-old exploded for a playoff career-high to eliminate the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7. In just his fourth post-season start, Huerter came up with huge with a 27-point performance to spearhead one of the biggest road wins for […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young had a miserable shooting night in Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. He got shackled by the straitjacketing defense of the Sixers, as the Hawks dropped the match, 118-102. At this point, it has become crystal clear that the Hawks will go as far as Young will take […]

The Atlanta Hawks have utilized a combination of young talent and savvy veterans to string together quite an impressive roster that has made some noise in the Eastern Conference this season. With this combination helping the Hawks remain right in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race, it was a tandem of forwards in […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been fined $25,000 for making an obscene gesture directed at Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter at the end of a 129-112 Sixers victory on Monday, as well as using profane language in a postgame on-court interview, the NBA announced Wednesday. Embiid’s prior conduct also played a role in […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid apologized for flipping off Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter at the end of Monday’s game. The Sixers center had just canned a triple off the dribble to give him 49 points on the night, and a very aware Huerter stole the ball from behind after the 7-footer ensnared a […]

Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins spiked it all over the Minnesota Timberwolves after receiving a nifty pass from Kevin Huerter. Peep the clip below to see Huerter’s sneaky pass and Collins’ vicious finish. Wolves swingman Josh Okogie tried to stop the slam to no avail. Collins’ slam was just too mean to be swatted. […]

The Atlanta Hawks haven’t had a very good season — there’s no denying that. At 9-32, Atlanta is tied with the Golden State Warriors for the worst record in the NBA. Despite that, the Hawks do have something to gloat about. In their last game, a 123-110 win against the Phoenix Suns, a trio of […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Kevin Huerter very nearly turned an easy fast-break opportunity into a turnover, only to pull off one of the better assists of the year in Atlanta’s matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Following John Collins’ block of Rockets guard Eric Gordon, Huerter received the outlet and immediately fumbled the ball […]

Kevin Huerter of the Atlanta Hawks likely has a promising career ahead of him as a deadeye three-point shooter, good passer, strong ballhandler and underrated athlete. However, in the Hawks’ Thursday night game against the Utah Jazz, Huerter had a tough moment in transition with a blown dunk: Kevin Huerter glitched in mid-air 😬 #SCNotTop10 […]

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter will return to the lineup for Wednesday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets after missing three weeks due to a left rotator cuff injury, according to a report from Kevin Chouinard of FOX Sports Southeast. The Hawks will be cautious with their approach to Huerter’s return. He’ll be […]

Atlanta Hawks small forward Kevin Huerter was diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain with an associated shoulder capsule strain on Nov. 14. He’s been out ever since. However, the talented youngster says he’s “feeling more like myself” everyday. Kevin Huerter on his shoulder: "Every day, it's kind of like waking up & feeling more […]

The Atlanta Hawks have just delivered some pretty awful news with regards to the injury of second-year shooting guard Kevin Huerter. According to Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk himself, the team expect the 21-year-old to miss at least a month, as he continues to deal with a pesky shoulder injury. Hawks GM Travis Schlenk tells […]

Atlanta Hawks small forward Kevin Huerter has been diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain with an associated shoulder capsule strain. Huerter will enter a period of rehab and treatment. He will be re-examined in two weeks. Hawks say guard Kevin Huerter has a left rotator cuff strain with an associated shoulder capsule strain. He […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been without Kevin Huerter for all of their preseason games, and that trend will continue on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. According to head coach Lloyd Pierce, Huerter “tweaked” his knee during a scrimmage on Saturday and that “set him back.” “He tweaked his knee, or just felt a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter knows there is talk of the birds making the playoffs in 2020, but he is not letting the chatter distract him from self-improvement. The Hawks boast one of the most promising young cores in the NBA, headlined by Huerter, 2019 Rookie of the Year runner-up Trae Young, rising star […]

Trae Young was the story of the 2018-19 Atlanta Hawks. After struggling mightily out of the gate, the electric point guard from Lubbock was the ringleader of one of the NBA’s most exciting teams. Despite sitting at the bottom of the standings, Young’s theatrics kept viewers glued to their screens. With Young on the floor, […]

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter knows he has to take a major leap in his second year in the league to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump, which many NBA players have gone through. To do so, he must switch his mindset into becoming a more aggressive player, which will keep him more engaged and […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter has tall ambitions for his NBA career, including putting himself among the creme of the crop of marksmen around the league. The 19th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft was rated as the best shooter available, therefore skyrocketing up the draft boards after formerly being considered a second-round selection. […]

Even though they did not come close to making the playoffs last season, the Atlanta Hawks have shown signs that they are on the way back to becoming contenders. Their young players like Trae Young, John Collins and Kevin Huerter all had solid seasons, and they form a promising core for years to come. In […]

Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins has some serious bounce, as was indicated during All-Star weekend in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest last month. So it should come as no surprise that even with a shoddy pass from teammate Kevin Huerter during Sunday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Collins was able to adjust — […]