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ATLANTA – The scene in State Farm arena was dim after Zach LaVine hit his seventh three-pointer in the fourth quarter and put the Chicago Bulls 124-107 with 6:32 remaining. As fans started to head toward the exit, the Hawks started to reel off point after point while getting stops, and the crowd that was […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the most enigmatic teams in the league this season; they have shown that they can beat any team on any given night, as evidenced by the fact that they’re the only team to have beaten the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics this season, but they have also shown […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been quietly creeping up the Eastern Conference standings and have climbed over .500 with a current 16-15 record. Obviously a big part of the Hawks’ improved play is the production of star point guard Trae Young, who reached an important career-milestone on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. The career-milestone that Trae […]

One of the bright spots of the Atlanta Hawks this season has been their defense, and they’re making that side of the ball a focus of their team. Trae Young, who in the past has been labeled as a liability on defense, has been making an effort in that department over the past few seasons. […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be taking on the Chicago Bulls the day after Christmas, but Trae Young is on the injury report. The Hawks’ point guard is dealing with a right heel contusion, the same injury he’s been dealing with for almost a week. Young played in their last game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves to start Christmas week, and fans are hoping that Trae Young will be available. Young is on the injury report with a right heel contusion that he suffered a few games ago against the San Antonio Spurs. He missed their recent game against the Memphis Grizzlies, […]

The Atlanta Hawks (14-14) are gearing up for a four-game homestand, beginning with a challenging matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies (19-9) on Saturday night. The Hawks could be without their star guard, Trae Young, who is listed as questionable due to a right heel contusion, according to the team’s latest injury report. Young’s potential absence […]

NBA 2K25 has released its mid-December player ratings update, spotlighting the performances of Trae Young, Brandon Miller, and Payton Pritchard. This follows the early December update, which featured players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, and Ja Morant. The latest changes reflect the evolving landscape of the NBA as the 2024-25 season progresses. Trae Young earns […]

The Atlanta Hawks have Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher, and Dyson Daniels on their roster. After extending Johnson this past offseason, all four players are signed at least through the 2025-26 campaign. That qualifies them as a core in my books. The talented group of four is generally unproven but has shown clear potential. […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young caused a bit of a fuss last Wednesday when he rolled some imaginary dice right on the New York Knicks’ center-court logo at Madison Square Garden after sealing a 108-100 win to book their trip to Las Vegas for the semifinals of the NBA Cup. When asked about Young’s celebration, […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for a big semifinal matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, with Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks taking on the Milwaukee Bucks beforehand. Despite moving on from the New York Knicks, Hartenstein remains a fan-favorite in New York thanks to his […]

The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with no shortage of injury uncertainty heading into Saturday’s NBA Cup game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although the Bucks have some injury questions of their own, the Hawks currently have five players listed as questionable and three players listed as probable, per the NBA injury report. Trae Young is among […]

The NBA Cup semifinals are set for the Easter Conference, as the Atlanta Hawks will be taking on the Milwaukee Bucks for a chance to play for the in-season championship. The Hawks are probably the most surprising team to get this far, but the way they’ve been playing the past three weeks, it shouldn’t be […]

With Team USA winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the program is now headed for a new era. With stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant possibly playing their last Team USA game together, it’s time to take a look on which players should fill the void by answering the call of […]

The Atlanta Hawks are moving on to the NBA Cup semifinals after defeating the Knicks, 108-100, on the back of superstar point guard Trae Young. After securing the win, he dropped 22 points, 11 assists, and an unforgettable ‘dice’ celebration. When asked about the specific celebration, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps said on X that Young planned […]

The New York Knicks have a Trae Young problem. The Atlanta Hawks’ superstar keeps cooking them, and he even rolled dice on the Knicks’ logo at half-court of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. New York franchise jewel Jalen Brunson sounded off on Young’s antics post-game, via SNY. "We should win the game if we […]

It may have taken a few years for Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks to face the New York Knicks in a game with some high stakes surrounding it, but on Wednesday night, the time finally came for Young to reclaim his place as the king of the city that never sleeps. Thanks to Young’s […]

Wednesday night marked the second night of the NBA Cup quarterfinals, but it also marked the renewal of the intense rivalry between Trae Young and the New York Knicks. Young’s Atlanta Hawks are seeking to pick up a gritty road win at Madison Square Garden and advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas. The Knicks […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently one of the most confusing teams in the NBA. First, they gave the lowly Washington Wizards two of their three wins, while they defeated the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers twice, even dropping 135 points on them at one time. Moreover, part of this confusion is the offensive fluidity of […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be facing the New York Knicks in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, which is probably the biggest game of the season for both teams so far. For the Hawks, they’ve been healthy over the past few weeks, but the latest injury report shows some important players that they’ll need if […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark showcased her exceptional long-range shooting in her rookie WNBA season, drawing comparisons to some of the NBA’s most prolific sharpshooters. Clark’s average three-point shooting distance of 28.09 feet in her debut season surpassed the averages of Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (27.58 feet),  Milkwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard (27.68 feet) and […]

ATLANTA – It took an extra five minutes, but the Atlanta Hawks escaped with their sixth-straight win on Friday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 in overtime. In the final seconds, Trae Young was left wide open for the go-ahead three-pointer, and LeBron James came down the court and missed his three, giving the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reeling, and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young isn’t helping matters. Young handed the Lakers their third consecutive loss with an ice cold game-winning 3-pointer to take the Lakers down 134-132 in overtime. TRAE YOUNG GAME WINNING THREE VS THE LAKERS 🥶 pic.twitter.com/qpXaCdK0BK — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 7, 2024 This is […]

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Atlanta enters the game with a 12-11 record, while LA is 12-10. It should be an exciting contest, however, is Trae Young playing tonight vs. the Lakers? Young is dealing with right Achilles tendinitis. The Hawks guard played in Atlanta’s 119-104 victory over […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks came in on Monday night on a three-game winning streak, and they extended it to four defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 124-112. It was an all-around team effort for the Hawks, but it was De’Andre Hunter once again that stole the show for the night. The past four games have […]

The Atlanta Hawks (9-11) aim to extend their winning streak to three games as they face the Charlotte Hornets (6-13) on Saturday night. Trae Young drives the team’s recent improvement, remaining the focal point of Atlanta’s offense despite managing right Achilles tendinitis. Listed as probable for the matchup, Young continues to deliver standout performances without […]

The NBA Summer League is an early showcase for NBA fans to get a glimpse of upcoming young players, particularly top overall picks. This should help young prospects transition better to the NBA style of play. However, as a lot of experts say, one shouldn’t put plenty of stock into the NBA Summer League. In […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks showed the world in three days that they can compete with some of the best teams in the NBA. After getting a big win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road a day before Thanksgiving, they came back home two days later and beat them again in the NBA Cup […]

One of the more unique things about Trae Young is not just his scoring ability, but it’s his playmaking that sets him apart from other players. Young recently had a career-high 22 assists in their win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but before that, he’s been making it his goal to get his teammates involved. He […]

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a big win against the Cleveland Cavaliers the day before Thanksgiving, and that’s been the story of the season for the team so far. The Hawks have impressive wins this season against the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Cavs but also have losses to the Washington Wizards twice, […]

After a day off for Thanksgiving, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers hit the road to take on Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks for a matinee NBA Cup matchup. Last time out, the Cavs lost to the Hawks 135-124. This win snapped Atlanta’s four-game losing skid, while Cleveland suffered its first home loss and […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be playing their last NBA Cup game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but their star player is dealing with an injury. Trae Young has been listed on the injury report with right Achilles tendinitis, which is something that he’s been playing through this season. Despite the injury, Young is still finding ways […]

Oklahoma basketball captured the attention of NBA star Trae Young on Thanksgiving day. Young, who 24 hours ago joined NBA history, earned a new reason to celebrate the holiday. The former Sooners star watched his alma mater shock the college basketball world. The unranked Sooners stunned the No. 24 Arizona Wildcats 82-77 on Paradise Island […]

The Atlanta Hawks are not having the best start to their 2024-2024 NBA season. But they do have something in common with the defending champion Boston Celtics. The Hawks are the only other team to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. The Hawks took care of the Cavs, 135-124, with Trae Young silencing the road […]

The Atlanta Hawks are starting to return to full strength and the league better be on the lookout for what this young Hawks squad can achieve moving forward. On Wednesday night, the Hawks have once again put the league on notice after becoming just the second team to beat the powerhouse Cleveland Cavaliers this season, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are preparing to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, with star point guard Trae Young listed as questionable due to right Achilles tendinitis. Young’s injury designation has been consistent since Tuesday’s report, raising questions about his availability for this matchup. Young played through the injury in the Hawks’ 129-119 loss to […]

After two days off, Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers remain at home to host Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks just before Thanksgiving. Last time out, the Cavs defeated the Toronto Raptors 122-108. Meanwhile, the Hawks are on a four-game losing streak, with their latest loss coming against the Dallas Mavericks 129-109. This will […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been hit with a hefty fine after they concluded that Trae Young could have played in their NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics. “The NBA announced today that the Atlanta Hawks have been fined $100,000 for violating the league’s Player Participation Policy in connection with Trae Young missing the team’s […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks were in a close game with the Dallas Mavericks midway into the fourth quarter, but all of that changed when Kyrie Irving took over. Without Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson, Irving scored 16 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter and led the Mavericks to a 129-119 win. On […]