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ATLANTA – Coming out of the All-Star break, the Atlanta Hawks were given a four-game stretch where they had to play against teams around the same seeding as them, and it started with the Orlando Magic at home. The first half went well for the Hawks, but it was the second half that haunted them […]

The Atlanta Hawks have returned from the All-Star break and are set to face the Orlando Magic, and there still may be some uncertainty around whether Clint Capela will return to the lineup. Capela missed the past few weeks before the break after dealing with back spasms and then being out for personal reasons. Capela […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The 2025 NBA All-Star Game has come and gone, but the vast majority of players came away fairly disappointed with the result of Sunday’s exhibition. Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young and Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden were just two of the many players who expressed their discontent with the game. […]

The NBA is constantly looking for ways to improve All-Star Weekend. Reviews have been down in recent years because of regularly bad NBA All-Star Game performances that have happened due to a lack of effort and defense. An absence of star talent in the Slam Dunk Contest has been an issue, too. NBA All-Star Weekend […]

NBA stars are usually dominant. As a result, it’s a no-brainer how a lot of them are easily part of the MVP conversation every year. But surprisingly, not all stars earn votes for Most Valuable Player. Here is a look at the 10 NBA Stars who never received a single MVP vote. Check out the […]

The Atlanta Hawks (26-29) are starting to bounce back from a dreary ending to January, winning four of their last six games. It does not take much to sneak into the middle of a top-heavy Eastern Conference, and they are only three games behind the Detroit Pistons for sixth place in the standings. The organization’s […]

NBA All-Star Weekend brought a new format to the All-Star Game, which consisted of four different teams playing in a tournament-style environment. Outside of the actual basketball games, there were long breaks that consisted of side challenges with fans, music performances, and dedications. At the end of the game, players were asked about the format, […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young does a tremendous job of dealing with criticism and taunts from fans. He even tends to play his best basketball in those moments. However, that doesn’t mean he’s a fan of receiving hate in the NBA. During All-Star media availability on Saturday, the Hawks guard was asked about what he […]

Trae Young and Karl-Anthony Towns have never played together in the NBA but continue to share a close bond off the court. However, the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks stars will get a chance to play with each other in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game as members of the “Chuck’s Global Stars” team. The […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young addressed his selection as an NBA All-Star replacement for the second straight season, acknowledging the circumstances surrounding his inclusion while emphasizing the respect he has earned from his peers. While he was not initially voted in by the fans, Young noted that his recognition from players and media members reaffirmed […]

The NBA officially selected Trae Young for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, but not in the way many expected. After ruling out Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, officials named the Atlanta Hawks star as an injury replacement. Initially, Young felt upset about being overlooked for the All-Star Game, missing out on both the starting ballot […]

The Charlotte Hornets are more than halfway through another brutal NBA campaign as copious injuries and abysmal shooting continue to decimate this franchise. One of the lone moments of ecstasy was supposed to come in the form of a LaMelo Ball All-Star selection. The fans voted for it, but their efforts came up short. On […]

Trae Young was announced as an All-Star replacement for Giannis Antetokounmpo due to his calf injury. The Atlanta Hawks point guard found out about the selection on the day of their game against the Orlando Magic, and he shared his thoughts on now being a four-time All-Star. “It’s cool,” Young said via Lauren Williams of […]

After it was announced that Giannis Antetokounmpo would miss the All-Star game with a calf injury, Trae Young will now be his replacement, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. “Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young will be named an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve to replace Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf),” Haynes tweeted on X, formerly […]

ATLANTA – With the dust settling after the trade deadline, the Atlanta Hawks came into their game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a new look, but they got the win, 115-110. As old players are out, current players were still able to step up and help the Hawks get the victory, and Mouhamed Gueye was […]

Trae Young has witnessed plenty of turnover throughout his young career with the Atlanta Hawks. He has risen as an All-Star caliber player, but has been unable to see his supporting cast grow with him, getting criticism from Lou Williams. Williams appeared on an episode of ‘Run It Back’ on FanDuel TV LIVE uploaded to […]

There is really no way to describe what happened at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. A total of 10 different players with at least one championship were traded, and nine different All-Stars now find themselves on new teams, headlined by Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. On top of all the trades, no storyline was greater […]

The San Antonio Spurs explored the possibility of acquiring Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young before ultimately landing De’Aaron Fox from the Sacramento Kings, according to senior NBA insider Chris Haynes. “Before the San Antonio Spurs made the move for De’Aaron Fox, they were considering De’Aaron and they were considering Trae Young,” Haynes said Thursday […]

In the aftermath of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, franchises across the league are finally taking a breather to assess all that has transpired in one of the most memorable and active deadlines in history. The Atlanta Hawks, who currently sit ninth in the Western Conference with a 23-28 record, made surprising decisions to tweak their […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks continue to embrace the word fight this season, and once again, they showed it against the San Antonio Spurs, being down as much as 20 points in the game. It came down to the final seconds of the game, where Victor Wembanyama found an open path to the lane, but […]

The NBA world is still offering its takes on the blockbuster trade that included Luka Doncic going to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Many people are still shocked by the trade, and they’re starting to slowly understand that anybody can be traded. The latest person to give their thoughts on the trade was […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Atlanta Hawks aren’t in a position to make a move. However, former Hawks guard Jeff Teague had different thoughts on the Club 520 Podcast. He feels that the Hawks could help pair Trae Young with another legitimate scorer via the New Orleans Pelicans. “I would like B.I. (Brandon […]

Trae Young, a star in Oklahoma in high school and college, was the fifth-overall pick in the 2018 draft by the Dallas Mavericks. However, Dallas traded him to the Atlanta Hawks for Luka Doncic, which is why Young and Doncic will forever be linked in the NBA. He is most definitely paid as such, and […]

Alley-oop finishes are some of the best plays in the NBA. Although hard to execute, some duos make it look effortless. In the wake of the Lakers trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic, Davis could very well create a dynamic alley-oop NBA duo with Kyrie Irving. However, since the blockbuster trade […]

Trae Young was the hero for the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night as he hit the game-winner to lift his squad over the Detroit Pistons. The Hawks came into this one desperately needing a win as they had lost eight games in a row. The streak is over after a 132-130 win over the Pistons. […]

The Atlanta Hawks will play the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Trae Young is listed on the NBA injury report, however, so is the Hawks star guard playing tonight? Young has dealt with injury trouble at times this season. Still, he has played in 44 of the Hawks’ 48 games up to this point. Despite being […]

The NBA always has more stars than All-Star spots, and that was evident once again when the league unveiled the full rosters for the 2025 All-Star Game on Thursday. While several first-time All-Stars were named, some veteran players were left out. One notable omission is Atlanta Hawks guard and three-time All-Star Trae Young, who has […]

On Thursday night, the reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game rosters were announced. With there being only 12 roster spots for each conference, someone deserving of a spot on the roster was bound to be snubbed. And one such player that drew the short end of the stick was Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, […]

After LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant headlined the list of superstars to be named as All-Star starters, the NBA revealed the remaining players who would be All-Star reserves this season on Thursday night. There is so much talent around that league, which always results in deserving players not receiving the honor they should. […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be facing the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Trae Young is on the injury report with right hamstring tightness. Young has been dealing with the injury for the past three games and missed the first one against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played against the Houston Rockets and finished with 21 points and nine […]

Things got physical between the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets late in their game, and it caused for double technical fouls on Trae Young and Dillon Brooks. After a dead ball, Young and Brooks got into a squirmish, which led Brooks to put his hands around Young’s neck. Both players were called for a technical, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the teams who may have exceeded expectations halfway through the season. So far, they’ve been able to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics twice, and also have wins against the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks. They also have some tough defeats, recently losing back-to-back games to […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be going into Minnesota to face the Timberwolves with half of their roster up in the air due to injuries. Trae Young is already listed as out with right hamstring tightness, as well as Jalen Johnson who missed the last game with a left shoulder injury. De’Andre Hunter, Zaccharie Risacher, and […]

The Atlanta Hawks have not had a great week, and it didn’t get any better in their latest game against the Toronto Raptors, where they lost 117-94. Nothing went well for the Hawks past the first quarter, and everything seemed to go right with the Raptors on both sides of the ball. Streaks were also […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently in a state of uncertainty as they await an injury update on Jalen Johnson. In their latest game against the Toronto Raptors, Johnson injured his left shoulder in the first half and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. The team has yet to announce anything regarding his […]

The Atlanta Hawks are set to play the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. However, will Trae Young be available for the game? Young is dealing with right hamstring tightness and is listed on the injury report. So is the Hawks star playing tonight? The 26-year-old is averaging 22.9 points per game while shooting 40.1 percent […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young has developed the reputation of being a Big Apple villain. Young doesn’t seem to mind it. He’s even shown multiple times how much he loves being the Joker to the Knicks’ Batman in Gotham. Just take for example his “dice roll” during a December meeting with the Knicks […]

One of the NBA’s most underrated rivalries is renewed on Monday as the Atlanta Hawks are in New York to take on the Knicks. More importantly, Monday marks another meeting between Hawks guard Trae Young and Knicks fans, who have a long history dating back multiple years. Young has long trolled the Knick fans while […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics had one of the most consistent regular seasons in franchise history en route to their 18th title. The road to repeat as champions hasn’t been as smooth, and that was apparent on Saturday night when the C’s lost in overtime to the Atlanta Hawks, 119-115. Although the Celtics had a […]