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Atlanta Hawks’ star guard Trae Young has missed the team’s practices and media sessions the last two days, but he was excused for both absences, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Schultz. His absence on Thursday was also completely unrelated to his absence from media yesterday, per Schultz. The Hawks fired head coach Nate McMillan on […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a huge move this week when they announced that head coach Nate McMillan had been relieved of his duties. The move was met by skepticism and criticism across the NBA world with much of the vitriol directed towards Hawks star point guard Trae Young. There had been rumors circulating out of […]

Nate McMillan is out. The Atlanta Hawks front office decided that the tenured coach was no longer the right fit for the squad and they opted to terminate his services ahead of the second half of the season. It wasn’t exactly a complete shock considering the mediocrity surrounding Atlanta’s campaign, but there’s no denying that […]

It took Trae Young nearly 24 hours to come out with his first tweet after the Atlanta Hawks decided to fire Nate McMillan from his post as the team’s head coach. The two-time All-Star did not directly react to this massive development on his team, but one can’t help but imagine that his tweet could […]

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks decided to fire Nate McMillan after a disappointing 29-30 start to the season. A change was clearly needed but we also have to remember this is the second coach that star guard Trae Young has clashed with, also failing to see eye to eye with former HC Lloyd Pierce. Between […]

The Atlanta Hawks just fired head coach Nate McMillan, and unsurprisingly, a lot of people are pinning the blame on Trae Young for their failure to thrive together. When McMillan took over from Lloyd Pierce midway through the 2020-21 season, it looked like it was a match made in basketball heaven. The Hawks started playing […]

The NBA is a player’s league. With that label, sometimes comes a literal interpretation that the athletes call the shots. Constant trade requests and coaching removals only fuel that narrative for many fans. There is obviously a ton of murkiness in between, though. George Karl has opted not to reserve judgment on Atlanta Hawks star […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young couldn’t hide his delight after New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado drained the game-winner to propel Team Pau to the title in the NBA Rising Stars Game. Alvarado was ice-cold in the Final where they faced Team Joakim. With Team Pau leading 22-20 and just three points away to reach […]

The Atlanta Hawks captured the imagination of their success-starved fanbase during their magical 2021 postseason run. That was when Trae Young and the rest of the nascent Hawks score appeared to be making the leap. Their ascent was especially apparent during their exciting playoff series against the New York Knicks, which created a bit of […]

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a big win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Trae Young dished out a season-high 17 assists in that one, but it seems that he came out of the performance with a bit of a knock now that the Hawks star has popped up on the injury […]

Like many other players around the NBA, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was left in sheer shock after hearing about the Dallas Mavericks’ call to go all out to acquire Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets. Young took to Twitter on Sunday to react to the move, noting that it sure can get a bit […]

The Phoenix Suns took a bad loss at home to Trae Young the Atlanta Hawks last night by the score of 132-100, and Deandre Ayton said he thought his team did the right things defensively, but the Hawks made a lot of shots and it spiraled from there, according to Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports. […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young missed Monday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to an ankle injury. Unsurprisingly, without their best player and the straw that stirs their offense, the Hawks lost to Portland by a final score of 129-125, largely thanks to a 42-point performance from floor general Damian Lillard. So […]

It seems Trae Young’s time on the Atlanta Hawks’ injury report will be short. After missing Monday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to injury, Young is now slated to return on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. The Hawks sharpshooter is listed as probable for the game, per team reporter Kevin Chouinard. The Hawks […]

The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, but it isn’t without any positives. For one, Trae Young had a big game that propelled him to history books. Young finished the game with 31 points, 10 assists, five rebounds and one steal. While he didn’t make a triple–and he didn’t attempt a […]

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road Wednesday night, 137-132. Hawks superstar Trae Young posted another monster game. He dropped 33 points to go with 11 assists and three rebounds. In doing so, Young posted his 113th career NBA game with at least 20 points and 10 assists. He joined Detroit […]

Ever since Trae Young arrived in the NBA, he’s quickly become one of the league’s elite point guards. On Wednesday during the Atlanta Hawks game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he joined some elite company with his performance. Young finished with 33 points and 11 assists and he tied Magic Johnson for seventh most games […]

Trae Young’s worsening relationship with the Atlanta Hawks is a major talking point this season, and it could very well lead to his exit from the team in the offseason. At least that is what one NBA source believes as the turmoil between Young and the Hawks remain unresolved, per Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. […]

A pair of Atlanta superstars showed respect for one another on Saturday. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr swapped autographed jerseys ahead of the Hawks-Hornets game on Saturday, per Bally Sports South. No. 13 🤝 No. 11@ronaldacunajr24 and @TheTraeYoung swap autographed jerseys. pic.twitter.com/nCA7roNSDY — Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) January […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the midst of a four-game winning streak and they will now be looking to make it five straight against none other than Eastern Conference rivals, the New York Knicks. Unfortunately for Atlanta, they might need to do so without Trae Young in the mix after the two-time All-Star popped up […]

At this point, it wouldn’t be insane to think that Trae Young isn’t exactly in the best place with regard to his relationship with the Atlanta Hawks. You may recall that he was recently a no-show during one of Atlanta’s games after getting into a dispute with head coach Nate McMillan. That issue was pretty […]

NBA stars Trae Young and Donovan Mitchell couldn’t be more hyped up after watching Dak Prescott play a historic game for the Dallas Cowboys against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. And why wouldn’t they be? Not only did Prescott lead the team to the 31-14 victory, but he also silenced his doubters in the […]

Atlanta Hawks’ star point guard Trae Young recently responded to Draymond Green’s “villain” advice, per Bleacher Report. “Love hearing Dray… but can respectfully disagree on his thought on how ‘I think’ about my situation… someday people will hear my whole side & how ‘I THINK’ about everything. Great listen tho,” Young wrote in response to […]

The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with organizational turmoil. They previously dealt with questions surrounding Nate McMillan. The front office is in a state of uncertainty. Atlanta stars Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, and John Collins all addressed the issues at hand, per The Athletic. “New season, new teammates. We’re just trying to get it right and […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young will miss Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a non-COVID-related illness, according to a report from Atlanta Journal-Constitution Hawks reporter Lauren L. Williams. Young was not present for the team’s shootaround that was available to the media, Williams continued. The Hawks also ruled out center Clint Capela, who missed […]

Georgia football gave TCU football a historic beating in the national championship game, and sure enough, the whole sports world couldn’t believe it. Even NBA stars like Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell and many others couldn’t help but be in shock over what happened. The Bulldogs led from start to finish, and after building an insane […]

Trae Young, Nate McMillan and the Atlanta Hawks had one of their worst games of the season against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, prompting former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins criticize the team and offer some harsh prediction for them this 2022-23. The Hawks were out of sorts from the […]

The Golden State Warriors continued their winning ways in epic fashion on Monday night, beating the Atlanta Hawks 143-141 in double overtime behind Klay Thompson’s throwback 54-point outburst. Here are three key reactions to one of the wildest wins in franchise history. Vintage Klay Thompson explodes for 54 points Missing an MVP candidate and arguably […]

TCU football just pulled off an upset for the ages in their thrilling Fiesta Bowl showdown against Michigan, sparking mixed reactions from fans who were delighted to see the Horned Frogs win and frustrated to watch the Wolverines fall short. Trae Young, Draymond Green and many others from the NBA were among the first ones […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were propelled to victory on Friday night by LeBron James, who celebrated his 38th birthday with a ridiculous 47-point performance against the Atlanta Hawks. The King once again proved that age is truly just a number, doing things that we’ve never seen a player in their late 30s ever do. The […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan has reportedly “strongly considered” resigning from his post amid the team’s struggles and his alleged beef with superstar guard Trae Young. McMillan is expected to stay with the team and finish the season, though his future beyond this campaign remains uncertain. According to sources, the Hawks want him to […]

The Atlanta Hawks play the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Trae Young is listed as probable on the Hawks’ injury report, per NBA.com. Young, who’s dealing with a calf injury, will likely be available against Los Angeles. The Hawks are hoping to have their best player on the floor to avoid being upset by […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young came to the defense of Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, whom he believes is greatly misunderstood. Young and Irving shared a moment together after the Nets came from behind to beat the Hawks on Wednesday. Ice Trae didn’t play in the contest due to the left calf contusion he suffered […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young left Tuesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers early with a calf injury. The Hawks ended up losing decisively, 129-114, without their best player available for the final minutes. So when Atlanta takes its home court to play Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, all Hawks […]

Luka Doncic is on another level. The Dallas Mavericks star just posted a stat line against the New York Knicks that left his NBA peers such as Trae Young, Kyle Kuzma, DeMar DeRozan, and the rest of the NBA in awe of his greatness. Doncic finished with a cartoonish stat line in the Mavs’ overtime […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was forced to exit Tuesday’s contest with the Indiana Pacers after suffering from a lower body injury. Initially it looked like Young hurt his ankle when he attacked the basket with a little over four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. However, the team confirmed minutes later that it’s a […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young may be struggling with his 3-point shooting this season, but that hasn’t stopped him from making history. On Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers, Young etched his name on the history books as the third-youngest player to reach 800 triples. He entered the Tuesday contest with 798 triples, and he hit […]

The Atlanta Hawks aren’t in a very good place right now. Trae Young recently had a spat with head coach Nate McMillan that resulted in the two-time All-Star getting benched. This eventually led to rumors about Young supposedly wanting out of Atlanta and how he’s now on the brink of demanding a trade. Dejounte Murray, […]

The turmoil started to brew in the Atlanta Hawks camp after Trae Young and head coach Nate McMillan started to have a conflict of interest when Young chose not to attend a run-through session because he was receiving treatment for his injured shoulder. Due to that issue, rumors have been percolating on the possibility of […]