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It seemed inevitable that the Los Angeles Lakers would win the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament. The Lakers were playing their best basketball of the season in the midst of group play, and there was no way LeBron James wasn’t going to do everything in his power to lead them to the championship game. The Lakers, […]

After a 41-41 season that saw the Atlanta Hawks make the playoffs and push the Boston Celtics to six games in the first round, all eyes were on the Hawks to make a big jump this season. That has not happened yet, and it may not happen at all. The Hawks are 12-18 in their […]

With a 12-17 start, it’s safe to say the 2023-24 NBA season has not gone the way Atlanta Hawks expected it to be. The Hawks are just 18 months removed from making the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. However, Atlanta has been on the decline since. The Hawks traded for Dejounte Murray during the 2022 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have always been a team to watch out for whenever the trade deadline nears, so it’s not surprising to hear the Purple & Gold get linked to players here and there. That being said, Shams Charania of The Athletic dropped a head-turning hint on a potential trade Los Angeles could be […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been having a bit of a disappointing 2023-24 season so far. They are currently 12-17 and in 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings. After having a solid 2022-23 season, Dejounte Murray has continued his solid play this year for the Hawks but his name has come up already in trade […]

Some prominent members of New York Knicks organization reportedly see Dejounte Murray of the Atlanta Hawks as an ideal trade target, and the thought from some that Murray would be a great fit in the backcourt alongside Jalen Brunson remains from when the team was interested in acquiring him from the San Antonio Spurs in […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies will go head-to-head Saturday at 7:30 PM EST. Hawks guard Dejounte Murray’s status is in question for the game as he battles an injury, however. Atlanta holds a 12-16 record in 2023-24. They were most recently defeated 122-113 by the Miami Heat, a loss that snapped a two-game winning […]

The New York Knicks are still in search for another guy that will further elevate them from a playoff team to title contenders. They will always be linked to New York’s very own and Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. But for now, they are assessing the market and looking at other potential ways to improve. […]

With former San Antonio Spurs All-Star Dejounte Murray back in San Antonio, ClutchPoints spoke exclusively with the 27-year-old Atlanta Hawks guard. Murray hasn’t held back in describing his time with the franchise that drafted him in 2016. While he has praised the organization, he has also been brutally honest at times about his stint with […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the midst of a resurgent campaign with a 6-4 record to start the 2023-24 NBA season. This comes after a pair of disappointing first round playoff exits following an Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2021. The Hawks have looked good so far under the tutelage of Quin Snyder, whom the […]

The NBA season heats up with an in-season tournament matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons. Our NBA odds series continues with a Hawks-Pistons prediction and pick. Saturday’s game was less than ideal for the Atlanta Hawks as they were favored by 7.5 points to the injury-riddled Miami Heat, yet went on to lose […]

The Atlanta Hawks may have broken the internet on Thursday after sharing a wild OnlyFans-inspired post featuring their mascot, Harry the Hawk. It’s weird and bizarre and star guard Dejounte Murray couldn’t help but share his reaction to the video. Atlanta posted the video as a way to advertise the team’s games in the NBA’s […]

The NBA season is officially underway and the third-week slate carries on with a Southeast Division matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic. Our NBA odds series continues with a Hawks-Magic prediction and pick. After a massive four-game win streak, the Atlanta Hawks returned to Earth on Monday in Oklahoma City. The Thunder raced […]

Dejounte Murray and the Atlanta Hawks have bounced back from a slow start to the 2023-24 season with three straight wins. The most recent of those came against the Washington Wizards, and Murray led the team with 24 points in the victory; however, the Hawks appeared to take most of the fourth quarter off after […]

The Atlanta Hawks are one of the most underrated teams in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. The Hawks have quietly put together a talented team around Trae Young, the Eastern Conference team’s three-point shooting ace. The Hawks’ star three-point bomber broke the silence on injury concerns recently. Dejounte Murray had a strong message for fans after […]

The NBA season is officially underway and the second-week slate carries on with a Southeast Division matchup between the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks. Our NBA odds series continues with a Wizards-Hawks prediction and pick. After one of the more embarrassing first halves this season, the Washington Wizards rallied in the second half against the Boston […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young had a three-word reaction to guard Dejounte Murray’s wild 41-point game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. “Let Him Cook ! DM5🔥🤝,” Young wrote. Murray ended the 127-113 win over Minnesota with 41 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. He hit 17 of his 24 shots from the […]

Dejounte Murray and the Atlanta Hawks had a nightmare of a first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night; the Hawks’ defense was all over the place, allowing 79 points to the Timberwolves as they faced a deficit that ballooned to as many as 21 points. But the game of basketball is played over […]

Amid Trae Young’s early-season struggles, Dejounte Murray picks up the slack for the Atlanta Hawks and continues to impress with his sensational play. On Monday against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Murray took his game to another level to lead the team to their second straight win after losing their first two games of […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is finally upon us with the defending champion Denver Nuggets fending off their Western Conference Finals foes Los Angeles Lakers in the opener that tipped off the new year. The fresh start does not devoid the league of NBA trade drama, with the James Harden situation in Philadelphia spearheading the headlines. […]

The Atlanta Hawks enter the 2023-24 season in an interesting position. Atlanta traded John Collins away during the offseason and they aren’t expected to seriously compete in the talented Eastern Conference. The Hawks still have stars like Trae Young and Dejounte Murray on the roster, however. Although Murray’s first season playing alongside Young in 2022-23 […]

Dejounte Murray, Trae Young, and the Atlanta Hawks had an unfortunate run-in with the Boston Celtics that ended their 2023 NBA campaign. The team may have retooled with new rotational additions but the core remains intact. This is unlike their other Eastern Conference teams who added stars like Jrue Holiday, and Damian Lillard among others. […]

The Atlanta Hawks had an eventful offseason, with the 2023 NBA Draft being a significant highlight. They selected Kobe Bufkin from the University of Michigan with the 15th pick and Seth Lundy from Penn State with the 46th pick. Bufkin, in particular, was considered a steal as he was projected to be a top 10 […]

Shortly after being featured on the cover of SLAM magazine, New Balance and two of their biggest basketball stars will join forces to officially unveil the newest in the brand’s hooping footwear technology. Denver Nuggets‘ Jamal Murray and Atlanta Hawks‘ Dejounte Murray showcased the newest New Balance Two WXV V4 as the brand continues its […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

There has been a lot of chatter around the league this offseason regarding Damian Lillard and James Harden, the two prominent names who have requested trades and are still on the trade block with the start of training camp right around the corner. Despite not requesting a trade, Pascal Siakam is another All-Star who has […]

A trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021 has been followed up by two first-round exits from the playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks. The upcoming 2023-24 season proves to be very important for this organization, one that has consistently gone through changes over the years. Trae Young has been the face of the franchise […]

Stability is a word that has been hard to come by when discussing the Atlanta Hawks. They are a franchise that always seems to be on the cusp of something special, yet they’ve failed to break through and truly establish themselves as a real championship threat in the Eastern Conference through the years. The 2014-15 […]

On Friday, the Atlanta Hawks agreed to a contract with veteran free agent wing Wesley Matthews, increasing their roster to 17 players under contract for the 2023-24 season. Needing to cut someone as a result of this transaction, the Hawks have decided to part ways with 2022 second-round pick Tyrese Martin. According to an official […]

It has been an eventful offseason for the Atlanta Hawks. After years of speculation, they finally traded away John Collins. However, all Collins brought back to Atlanta was salary relief, as they just received Rudy Gay, whom they since have traded away, and a second-round pick for the 25-year old power forward. That’s certainly not […]

Fresh off of signing his four-year, $120 million extension, Dejounte Murray of the Atlanta Hawks was at an NBA Summer League game, and detailed his close relationship with Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, who was hired in the middle of the 2022-2023 season to replace Nate McMillan. “We actually text every day, and that […]

After much speculation, Dejounte Murray is staying put with the Atlanta Hawks. Murray, who only had one year left on his deal, agreed to sign a four-year, $120 million extension with the Hawks, keeping him in town until at least the end of the 2026-27 season (he has a player option for the 2027-28 campaign). […]

Dejounte Murray should not have to worry about hearing his name in trade rumors again any time soon. A four-year, $120 million contract extension should ensure he remains a core ember of the Atlanta Hawks for the foreseeable future. Of course the young guard is thrilled about the news, but he is also extremely grateful […]

Guard Dejounte Murray is seemingly going to be a part of the Atlanta Hawks’ long-term plan, as the two sides have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Earlier in the offseason, there were reports that almost everyone on the roster could be on the trade […]

Dejounte Murray of the Atlanta Hawks has been floated in trade rumors this offseason as the team tries to get its financial situation in order, but the latest report indicates that he might be staying for the long haul. “Elsewhere with the Hawks, there continues to be optimism among league personnel familiar with the situation […]

Looking to immediately improve their roster around All-Star point guard Trae Young this NBA offseason, the Atlanta Hawks are fixated on Toronto Raptors star big man Pascal Siakam, league sources told ClutchPoints. Siakam, who is entering the final year of his contract this summer, has expressed his interest to re-sign with the Raptors and remain […]

The Atlanta Hawks are “still interested” in Toronto Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam, according to Sportsnet insider Michael Grange. After trading former starter John Collins to the Utah Jazz, the Hawks could opt to start Saddiq Bey in his stead, as they acquired the x-factor forward from the Detroit Pistons midway through the 2022-23 season. […]

Over the past few months, rumors have surfaced stating that the Atlanta Hawks could be willing to make some significant changes to their roster in an effort to surround cornerstone Trae Young with better-fitting talents. Though they’ve already done away with long-rumored trade asset John Collins, seeing the other big name rumored to be on […]

Much of the conversation surrounding the Brooklyn Nets’ offseason has centered around their rumored pursuit of Damian Lillard. However, with the news that the Trail Blazers “remain committed to building a winner around Dame,” (per Chris Haynes) Brooklyn could soon be forced to go another direction. In that case, here are three guards the Nets […]