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Trae Young will never be a positive defender. He’s one of the smallest players in the NBA, generously listed at 6’1, 164 pounds, absent the physical capabilities to consistently hold up in isolation and prove disruptive as a help defender. The outsized offensive responsibilities Young shoulders with the Atlanta Hawks is always bound to somewhat affect his […]

The NBA season heats up with an in-season tournament matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks. Our NBA odds series continues with a Pacers-Hawks prediction and pick. One of the biggest storylines in the NBA entering this game is how fun to watch this Indiana Pacers team has been this season. Point Guard Tyrese Haliburton is […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks have gotten off to an up-and-down start to the 2023-24 NBA season. Atlanta currently sits at 6-5 on the young campaign, and although Young has continued to perform at an elite level as a facilitator, his shooting percentages have left quite a bit to be desired so far this […]

Trae Young is no doubt the face of the Atlanta Hawks franchise. He is a two-time All-Star and an All-NBA team player. Furthermore, for the past three seasons, the Hawks have made the playoffs, including an Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2021 before losing to the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks in six games. Given Young’s […]

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks dropped to 6-5 on the young 2023-24 NBA season with a tough 116-114 home loss to the New York Knicks. Although Atlanta battled back to take a seven-point lead with around five minutes remaining, the Knicks would respond with eight straight points out of a timeout and ultimately held […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a rocky start to the 2023-24 NBA season, with a 5-6 record so far. Despite having a talented roster with players like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, the team has struggled to stay healthy and make it to the playoffs. In this article, we will explore three potential trade […]

Trae Young has been on the hunt to stay consistently atop the NBA. He got his first taste of the Eastern Conference Finals just a few years back and is pouring out his soul such that the Atlanta Hawks surpass that benchmark. In this search, he has developed his skills in being an elite floor […]

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 Atlanta Hawks are facing some difficult news as star point guard Trae Young has been ruled out for Tuesday night’s in-season tournament game against the Detroit Pistons due to personal reasons. Young was originally listed as questionable to play, but is now set to miss his first game of the 2023-24 season. Young is […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a mixed start to the 2023-24 NBA season. After a disappointing 2022-23 season, where they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, the Hawks made several moves in the offseason to improve their team. However, one player has been a big disappointment for the Hawks so far this […]

The NBA continues to be a three-point shooter’s game as another young star is proving to be a threat from the perimeter. Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young is the latest to make waves in the league. On Thursday, Young joined an impressive list of stars that includes Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, as […]

The careers of Trae Young and Luka Doncic will forever be intertwined. After all, the Atlanta Hawks made the bombshell decision during the 2018 NBA Draft to draft Doncic and then trade down to get Young from the Dallas Mavericks, along with the 2019 first round pick that became Cam Reddish. And on Thursday night, […]

Playing in front of a raucous Mexico City crowd appears to have brought out the best in Trae Young, who had a stellar night on Thursday night for the Atlanta Hawks. Entering their matchup against the Orlando Magic, Young was shooting a paltry 33.6 percent from the field and 27.3 percent from beyond the arc. […]

Locked in a tight contest with the Orlando Magic in their Mexico City game, Trae Young was doing his best to prop up the Atlanta Hawks in the first half. Young was on point, drawing plenty of fouls as he got to the paint at will in the screen-and-roll game, all the while being the […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks have gotten off to a decent start to the 2023-24 NBA season. Although Young has yet to find consistency in his perimeter shooting so far on the campaign, Atlanta was recently able to reel off four straight wins following a disappointing 0-2 beginning to the year. Atlanta is currently […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks dropped to 4-3 on the 2023-24 NBA season with a frustrating road loss at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Although Atlanta had entered the game as winners of four straight, Young and the offense were largely unable to generate much momentum until the fourth […]

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 […]

On Sunday, Atlanta Hawks fans received a slight cause for concern when it was announced that star point guard Trae Young was on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards with Achilles inflammation. However, some users noted that Young had posted a picture of himself on Instagram jumping up and down at […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks have battled their way back from an 0-2 opening to the 2023-24 campaign with two straight wins to now even their record at two wins and two losses. Young hasn’t quite found his outside shooting touch yet on the new season, and his status for the Hawks’ upcoming November […]

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 […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks opened up their 2023-24 season with a frustrating loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Although the Hawks entered this season with relatively high hopes following a full offseason under head coach Quin Snyder, Young and running mate Dejounte Murray both struggled offensively en route to the 116-110 defeat on Wednesday. […]

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. […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young knows comparisons between him and Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will follow him for the rest of his career, but he doesn’t let that bother him. Instead, Young has his eyes set on bringing home a championship to Atlanta. “I don’t let that bother me,” Young said. “Cause if I […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young recently tied the knot, getting married to longtime girlfriend Shelby Miller. While many sports fans, especially ones in Atlanta, know the pitcher Shelby Miller, this Shelby Miller is the one true love of Trae Young. We’re about to find out more about Trae Young’s wife in this piece. Trae Young’s […]

The Atlanta Hawks are always going to be a perimeter-oriented team because Trae Young steering the helm. Quin Snyder has drawn up schematics that revolve around this style of play. He has also surrounded his star with defenders and rebounders such that Young could thrive on the offensive part of the court. These are all […]

Adidas basketball has had an eventful offseason with rolling out several new signature sneaker models for some of their biggest athletes. With the 2023-24 NBA season quickly approaching, Adidas will have the tall task of keeping their elite roster of athletes strapped with footwear for the opening Tip-Off games. Atlanta Hawks‘ Trae Young will add […]

It’s safe to say John Collins is happy to have finally beed traded from the Atlanta Hawks. Even better for the seventh-year veteran? The time he spent in Atlanta has given Collins extra appreciation for how the Utah Jazz approach the game. Asked at Media Day what’s surprised him about the Jazz since being dealt […]

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 […]

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 […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has established a high profile for himself in both NBA and pop culture circles alike. Recording artist Drake recently performed at the Hawks’ home of State Farm Arena, and the rapper was sure to shout out Young, who was in attendance for the concert. “Of course, make some noise […]

In an intense clash between Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream, the former triumphed 94-82 in a come-from-behind victory. The Dream, who had a blast in the first quarter, scoring 36 points, choked in the final frame and let Game 1 of their first-round playoff series slip away. Many fans were shocked by the Dream’s late […]

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 […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has been the subject of many trade rumors dating back to the weeks preceding the 2023 NBA playoffs. While Young’s stellar postseason performance against the Boston Celtics mostly quieted those concerns, that still didn’t stop some from speculating on whether Atlanta would test the market for its franchise player […]

Coco Gauff broke through and won her first career Grand Slam, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win the US Open Women’s Championship in Flushing, New York on Saturday. Coco Gauff lost the first set to Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, but won the second set 6-3, then closed out the victory in […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is perceived to be the future of the team’s franchise. Young, who is 24 years old, has helped lead the team to the Eastern Conference Finals and three straight playoff appearances overall. He received his second All-Star selection and first All-NBA team honor (third-team) in 2022. However, Young’s jersey was […]

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr continues to strengthen his NL MVP case with each passing day and on Friday evening, he did what he does best: Hit tanks. The Venezuelan cranked his 35th homer on the season and showed some love to a fellow celebrity in the city, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, after […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are the darling of the NFL, as they stand on top of the league’s pecking order with a dominant display last season that culminated in a Super Bowl crown — their second in the span of four years. And with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes at the top of his game, there’s […]

Forgive Atlanta Hawks fans for being nervous when they hear the name Trae Young. These days, it seems everyone is speculating about where the star guard will play next. But while the rumors might be swirling around him, judging by some recent video, Young is positively locked in. Young is seen connecting on 21 straight […]