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Just a week after LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan lit the Drew League on fire, there are two more high-profile names set to take the floor in Southern California on Saturday. Atlanta Hawks stars Trae Young and John Collins will suit up for the Black Pearl Elite, the same team that Bron and DeRozan played […]

It was announced on Tuesday that Kyle Korver will be joining Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks in an official capacity. It has now been revealed that the former All-Star has just been named as the team’s Director of Player Affairs & Development. Korver returns to Atlanta after spending five years of his playing career […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a potential All-Star backcourt duo now, but was the price of the acquisition worth it? Remember that the Hawks reached the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021 after a change of head coaches and a second-half surge. That raised hopes for an even stronger showing the following season. Early in the 2021-2022 […]

The Atlanta Hawks had a blockbuster trade this offseason, but are they done upgrading their roster? This offseason, the Hawks hit it out of the park. They acquired Dejounte Murray before the start of free agency in a trade with the Spurs. They also shipped out Danilo Gallinari and a number of first-round picks. The […]

After LeBron James, it looks like Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young will be the next NBA player to star in the Drew League. On Saturday, LeBron made his return to the pro-am league for the first time in 11 years. And with news that Kyrie Irving would also play, Young couldn’t help but feel like […]

It sure looks like Trae Young is excited to have Dejounte Murray running the Atlanta Hawks backcourt with him come the 2022-23 season. In fact, he sees bigger things ahead for the franchise with the former San Antonio Spurs star in the fold. Speaking with NBA TV during the Summer League, Young did not hesitate […]

Even Trae Young is tired of the “old media” and their hot takes with no basis at all. That much is clear after the Atlanta Hawks star channeled Draymond Green in response to Skip Bayless and his latest criticisms of him. The FOX Sports analyst tweeted a rather bewildering take on how the Hawks’ trade […]

Trae Young is no stranger to making a highlight reel pass. The Atlanta Hawks point guard has averaged over nine assists per game over his career. But even he had to give it up for Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo’s unreal dish during the FIBA Americas qualifiers for his native Argentina. Check out the Nuggets […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young couldn’t help but call out a reporter for his ridiculous trade suggestion of swapping him and Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. After being informed of the rule that the Nets cannot get Bam Adebayo in a trade with the Miami Heat because the big man is on designated rookie extension, […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a serious splash prior to NBA Free Agency, acquiring San Antonio Spurs star Dejounte Murray in a blockbuster trade. Following the move, Murray had the perfect reaction on Twitter to teaming up with Trae Young and forming one of the most athletic backcourts in the league: This SH*+ REAL NOW!!!! 😤 […]

The Atlanta Hawks recently acquired Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs. Murray emerged as a star during the 2021-2022 campaign and the Hawks certainly noticed. Murray and Trae Young are expected to make for a lethal backcourt duo. Murray commented on leaving San Antonio and joining the Hawks following the trade. “Me personally, I […]

The Atlanta Hawks signed 25-year old guard Aaron Holiday on Friday, per Shams Charania. Holiday adds an extra layer of depth behind superstar Trae Young and newly acquired Dejounte Murray. Additionally, it helps make up for losing Delon Wright to the Wizards.  Holiday has been in the NBA since 2018. He hasn’t been a standout […]

The Atlanta Hawks have just propelled themselves into contender territory after pulling the trigger on a blockbuster trade that will see Dejounte Murray join Trae Young in a new-look backcourt. These are two bonafide All-StarS, and at this point, the rest of the NBA must take notice. The numbers don’t lie and the fact that […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a massive trade with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. After weeks of rumors and reports, the two organizations agreed to a deal that sends Dejounte Murray to Atlanta. This team suddenly has an elite backcourt and Trae Young is clearly excited about it. After the deal was finalized, Young took […]

On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks finally pulled off the trade that everyone had been talking about since before the 2022 NBA Draft. It had been reported prior to the draft that the Spurs and Hawks were exploring a deal exchanging young stars, Dejounte Murray and John Collins, with more draft capital […]

The Atlanta Hawks had long been linked with Dejounte Murray this offseason, and on Wednesday, they finally got a deal done with the San Antonio Spurs. Naturally, Trae Young was hyped. Atlanta sent Danilo Gallinari and three first-round draft picks, as well as a pick swap, to San Antonio in exchange for the young guard. […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been on the precipice of becoming a legitimate contender for a few years now. However, they haven’t been able to build an NBA Finals-bound roster around Trae Young. The Hawks are looking to acquire Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs which will obviously help them improve, per Zach Klein. But […]

The San Antonio Spurs are rumored to be in trade talks involving All-Star guard Dejounte Murray. The Atlanta Hawks have been linked to Murray, and there are stirrings of a deal in the works. Although there is no official trade at the moment, the Hawks undeniably have interest in Murray. But does he have interest […]

The Atlanta Hawks making a move for San Antonio Spurs All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray has been picking up steam. As it turns out, however, Trae Young might not be contented with just one new star teammate. It was recently reported that both Young and Murray want to play with each other. Based on his […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks have been linked with each other for a potential Dejounte Murray-John Collins swap this offseason. Apparently, though, there is some other motivation behind it in Murray and the Hawks’ part. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report in his podcast, Murray and Hawks star Trae Young want to […]

After a supremely disappointing 2021 – 22 season, the Atlanta Hawks are looking to reload in the offseason. One way they did so is in the draft: nabbing AJ Griffin with the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. With the Duke wing on their squad, they are hoping they can contend for a […]

Rudy Gobert has seen his name dragged into all sorts of trade rumors of late. It somehow feels like it’s only a matter of time before the Utah Jazz announce that they have struck a trade deal for the three-time Defensive Player of the Year. One team he won’t be joining, however, is the Atlanta […]

The Atlanta Hawks are aiming to snag a top 10 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and surround Trae Young with more depth. NBA fans should keep their eyes on the Hawks, who are among the teams to monitor closely this week. Multiple sources say they have been actively looking to move into the Top […]

The Atlanta Hawks had a disappointing season after an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. Atlanta is expected to make many moves as they retool their roster around young star Trae Young. Young is the cornerstone of the Hawks franchise, and the Hawks have the assets to put the right pieces around him. […]

The whole world witnessed the Golden State Warriors make history on Thursday night after winning their fourth NBA championship in the past eight years. Even Atalanta Hawks star Trae Young could not help but come out with his own desperate confession after seeing Stephen Curry and Co. lift the Larry O’Brien trophy yet again. Young […]

Every NBA fan knows the legend of “Game 6 Klay,” and after watching the Golden State Warriors star play in Game 5, Trae Young thinks the legend will continue. Klay Thompson was pivotal for the Warriors in Game 5 as they took the 3-2 lead in the series. The other half of the Splash Bros. […]

Phoenix Suns star center Deandre Ayton was recently reported as a target for the Atlanta Hawks in free agency. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer put out that report, and now he’s back with another rather eye-opening update on Ayton and the Hawks. On The Athletic’s NBA Show Podcast (h/t to Pro Basketball Talk), Fischer explained Atlanta’s […]

The Atlanta Hawks are seemingly set for an eventful offseason. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in 2020-2021, the Hawks failed to meet expectations this season. Their 44-39 record solidified an 8th place finish for the franchise and they were knocked out of the playoffs by the Miami Heat in the opening round. It is […]

After doing the LeBron James “silencer” celebration in recent games, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. gave a nod to Trae Young this time around. On Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, Acuna hit Cole Irvin’s pitch for a lead-off home run. After hitting the ball that flew to centerfield, the Venezuelan outfielder pulled out the […]

Wednesday can’t come soon enough as the highly-anticipated Adam Sandler movie “Hustle” is set to be released on Netflix. Sandler plays a Philadelphia 76ers scout who is looking for the next diamond in the rough, which he ultimately finds in Spain, who is played by current NBA free agent Juancho Hernangomez. Anyway, during the filming […]

The Atlanta Hawks made the playoffs for the second straight season, though they took a significant step back this year, losing in the first round after advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. It became very clear that the team was in need of another capable player alongside star guard Trae Young, who was […]

In many ways, spending money on an NBA card pack is a gamble that doesn’t always pan out in the end. While the risk for low-end packs is almost non-existent, those that sell for a whole lot more aren’t for the fainthearted at all. More often than not, the return one would get from those […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young couldn’t care less what his haters say about him. He’s used to it anyway. With that said, his focus remains on one thing alone: winning the championship. While Young has been on the receiving end of plenty of criticisms, he doesn’t let all the negative talks bother him. Instead, he’s […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young might not be playing postseason basketball, but he’s got another reason to be absolutely ecstatic. On Thursday, Young had his first child and took to Twitter to announce the heartwarming news. On June 2nd, 2022. A Star was Born 💫Tydus Reign Young 🙏🏽❣️❄️💯 pic.twitter.com/r8uK3Et2n5 — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) June 3, […]

Trae Young’s star appeal is undeniable at this point. The Atlanta Hawks star is incredibly charismatic (or infuriating, if you’re a Knicks fan), making him one of the most marketable stars in the league. It’s no wonder, then, that Young appeared in a trailer for one of the most anticipated video games of 2022. The […]

15 seasons and 141 playoff games later, Boston Celtics big man Al Horford has finally made the NBA Finals. The basketball world were loving his emotional reaction on Sunday and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young couldn’t help but congratulate Horford as well, who spent the first nine years of his career in the A: Everybody […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young couldn’t help but laugh off at FOX Sports after making a false claim that Luka Doncic won more games than him in the Conference Finals. While Young and Doncic have a good relationship, people just can’t stop comparing them after they were basically traded for each other during the 2018 […]

Despite the fact that Atlanta Hawks didn’t even face the New York Knicks in the playoffs this season, there’s no denying that Trae Young still remains to be Public Enemy No. 1 in NYC. Apparently, the fans’ hatred towards the two-time All-Star goes beyond the basketball court. On Wednesday, New York Yankees supporters randomly began […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young finally found his name on an All-NBA team for the first time in his career. The second and third All-NBA teams were recently announced and after what was another memorable season for the 23-year-old point guard, Young has now received a much-deserved All-NBA honor. The Hawks star quickly took to […]