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The Atlanta Hawks have had a busy offseason, trading for Kristaps Porzingis and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard, among other moves. It’s all been part of the team’s plan to finally put a sensible roster together around point guard Trae Young, who made another All-Star team last season. Of course, in order for that […]

After one year with the San Antonio Spurs, Chris Paul is coming back to the Los Angeles Clippers this season. A season that will be his 21st and likely his last. His return is being welcomed with open arms. So much so that Clippers teammate Bradley Beal happily let Paul wear the No.3 jersey upon […]

Trae Young is one of the more dynamic guards in the league with his ability to score and make plays for others at a high level. Sometimes, it can get overlooked what he does because of his size, which is one thing that people always point out when talking about his shortcomings on the court. […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had one of the busiest offseasons of any team in the NBA, trading for Kristaps Porzingis, signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard, and drafting Asa Newell. It’s all been part of an effort from the front office to build an ideal team around the strengths and weaknesses of star point guard […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a busy offseason in 2025, trading for Kristaps Porzingis, signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in free agency, and drafting Asa Newell. And those things don’t even mention arguably the Hawks’ biggest win of this summer, swindling the New Orleans Pelicans out of their 2026 first-round pick swap with the […]

Trae Young knows it takes a lot to bring great talent to the Atlanta Hawks. This offseason saw him go through that in a big way. The Hawks got Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard throughout the summer via signings and trades. These moves significantly improved the quality of the roster, elevating their chances […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a flurry of moves during the offseason to help improve their team going into next season, and they have a chance to build off of what they were able to do last year. One of the first moves they made was to trade for Kristaps Porzingis, and soon after, they added […]

Trae Young turned up in Las Vegas this week to support the Atlanta Hawks Summer League squad, and it didn’t take long for him to point out how different the environment felt compared to a regular NBA arena. Young, who has become the face of the Hawks franchise since arriving in 2018, was courtside for […]

The Eastern Conference is wide open next season, and the Atlanta Hawks have taken full advantage. The Hawks have been one of the more aggressive teams so far this offseason, both in free agency and via trade. The front office added Kristaps Porzingis in a trade to pair alongside Trae Young and Jalen Johnson. Channing […]

The Atlanta Hawks were busy on the first day of free agency and they picked up two key pieces that should help them a lot when the season starts. First, they were able to sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and a few hours later, they signed Luke Kennard to a one-year deal. This was huge for the […]

Following the 2024 NBA season, Atlanta Hawks’ franchise star Trae Young went through a rather calm split from sponsor Adidas just prior to the unveiling of his fourth signature sneaker with the brand. The following and most recent season, Trae Young favored the Air Jordan 39 sneakers on the court, signaling a partnership with the […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ first-round draft pick, Asa Newell, held his press conference with local media after being drafted by the team. There are a lot of things for Newell to be excited about as he comes to a young team that is looking to compete in the Eastern Conference for years to come, and they […]

The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books, and while there ultimately weren’t a ton of trades made across the league, there are still quite a few rumors floating around. One team that could be quite busy over the next week or so is the Sacramento Kings, and it sounds like […]

Kristaps Porzingis probably wishes his time with the Boston Celtics went a little differently. Various injuries and illnesses frequently interrupted his tenure before he was moved to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday as part of a three-team trade. There’s one thing he wouldn’t change, though: Boston’s dominant 2024 playoff run that culminated in his first […]

The Atlanta Hawks made their first offseason move speedily. The Hawks acquired Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team trade that also involved the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. The Latvian center can be expected to slot in straight into the starting lineup, with Clint Capela expected to move on as a free agent. However, Atlanta is […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been trying their best to become a playoff fixture. However, the franchise hasn’t exactly made enough waves to carve out a deep playoff run. After a disappointing exit at the NBA Play-In Tournament, the Hawks are looking at the upcoming NBA Draft to make some valuable upgrades. Given that they own […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ season finished in underwhelming fashion. As general manager Onsi Saleh prepares for his second offseason in Atlanta, the team will start trying to improve their roster. According to rumors, the Hawks have made it clear that Trae Young is not going anywhere. He and Jalen Johnson formed an effective duo before the […]

There are two indisputable statements the Atlanta Hawks must sort out this offseason: Trae Young is a stellar offensive talent, and this franchise has not advanced past the opening round of the NBA playoffs since the 2020-21 campaign. Is it possible this marriage has plateaued? Many have wondered if management would attempt to alter the […]

The Dallas Mavericks should be heaving a sigh of relief, after it was announced that they won the NBA Draft Lottery for the first time in league history. After engaging in a controversial trade that saw them ship away franchise star Luka Doncic, Dallas can make its first step towards redemption by using the top […]

With fans wondering what the plan will be for the Atlanta Hawks come the NBA Draft, their selections could also coincide with a possible free agent departure. As the Hawks’ first pick is with the 13th overall pick and also the 22nd, there is a specific type of player they are looking for, according to […]

Trae Young did not like the New York Knicks attempting to get Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder. The Knicks are on an aggressive coaching search since firing Tom Thibodeau. They are coming off their first run to the Eastern Conference Finals since 2000, looking for the coach that can get them over the hump. […]

Thanks to NIL, general managers have been gaining more and more steam in college sports. Head coaches cannot focus on NIL’s financials and what each player earns, so general managers have become more common in basketball and football, the two biggest revenue sports. General managers are also there to help identify talent on the recruiting […]

Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks continues to be up in the air after the team’s underwhelming seasons. However, NBA analyst Zach Lowe believes they should remain committed to the All-Star guard. Young has led the Hawks to three consecutive playoff appearances from 2021 to 2023. His playoff debut was a major success, taking […]

College sports are going through some big changes, and universities across the country are quickly trying to make adjustments to adapt to this new landscape. A big part of the adjustment period has been creating new jobs for different teams. For example, the Oklahoma basketball team has an assistant general manager position, and it is […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is on every team’s radar, and everyone is waiting to see if he will stay with the Milwaukee Bucks or request a trade. In the event that he requests a trade, there’s a chance that some teams could put together a package to try and land him. One of those teams could be […]

The NBA world is seeing some of the best guards in the league while watching the Conference Finals. When watching players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson, those are the guards that are going to get you a bucket. Then, some look at Tyrese Haliburton, who doesn’t score as much but is a floor […]

The Brooklyn Nets have four first-round draft picks entering the 2025 NBA Draft. Amazingly, their wheeling and dealing over the years have put them in this position. Now, General Manager Sean Marks has many decisions to make, and some could change the trajectory of this franchise forever. Here are the best trade options the Nets […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks suffered another early end to their season, making it back-to-back years without reaching the NBA Playoffs. And in the two years prior to that, the Hawks were first-round exits at the hands of the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. The losing seasons have negatively impacted Young for years now, […]

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP on Wednesday night and the All-Defensive Teams were announced Thursday afternoon, the NBA announced its final series of accolades on Friday night with the 2024-25 All-NBA Teams. To nobody’s surprise, Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo headlined the All-NBA First Team, as LeBron James and Stephen […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently looking for ways to bolster their roster this offseason in the wake of yet another play-in tournament exit. Although rumors continue to swirl, it seems likely that Trae Young will be onboard in Atlanta for at least next season as the team tries to put a contender together around him. […]

The Atlanta Hawks didn’t make the playoffs this season after getting knocked out in the play-in tournament, but Trae Young is still going at it with New York Knicks fans. The two sides have a longstanding rivalry going back to the playoff series between the Hawks and the Knicks back in 2021, but they have […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently in the midst of searching for a new general manager after firing Landry Fields at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. The Hawks lost in the play-in round for the second straight season this year, signaling that major changes were needed in the organization. Several candidates have already come up […]

The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery and now own the No. 1 overall pick. Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg is expected to be the selection; however, on Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Jay Williams floated the idea that Dallas should trade the No. 1 pick. That led to Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young […]

After a disappointing loss in the Play-In, the Atlanta Hawks seemingly have a busy offseason ahead. For a second consecutive year, the Hawks’ season ended in the Play-In, extending their playoff series win drought to four years. And with the firing of Landry Fields, a new general manager is coming, which could mean a partial […]

The Houston Rockets were able to secure the second seed in the Western Conference standings in the 2024-25 season. Fred VanVleet was the veteran who led the young team there. However, the Rockets lost to the Golden State Warriors in the first round, becoming just the seventh two-seed to lose in the first round to […]

Following another up-and-down season in which the Atlanta Hawks failed to make the playoffs, Trae Young’s future with the team appears to be in doubt. Young has spent all seven seasons of his NBA career with the Hawks, but other than an Eastern Conference Finals berth in 2021, Young’s tenure in Atlanta has been filled […]

The Atlanta Hawks showed plenty of promise at the start of this season, but things quickly went downhill. In the end, the Hawks flamed out in the play-in tournament with a pair of blowout losses to the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat and missed out on the postseason for the second consecutive year. Now, […]

The Atlanta Hawks finished the 2024-25 season with a 40-42 record. Trae Young and Co. made it into the NBA Play-In Tournament, where the Hawks lost back-to-back games against the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat. Those losses took them from the eighth seed to outside of the playoffs looking in. Atlanta began their offseason […]

The Houston Rockets have tons of young talent. They are also loaded with depth, athletic freaks, defensive versatility, and players with unique offensive skill sets. However, they seem to be missing a true top-scoring option. Their lack of a megastar was prevalent during their first-round postseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, and now the […]