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The Atlanta Hawks franchise is one of the oldest in NBA history, having been around in the league for 74 years. In fact, when the 2023-24 season tips off, it will be the Hawks’ 75th season in existence, marking their diamond anniversary. And in those 75 years, it’s worth celebrating who the greatest players in […]

Luka Doncic walked out of the American Airlines Center visitors locker room for the first time ever. The former Dallas Mavericks star made his emotionally charged return in front of his first NBA fan base, this time with the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA All-Star Trae Young, however, dropped a bold take before the opening tip. […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young recently announced that he would be the assistant general manager for the Oklahoma men’s basketball team, and he’ll also be donating $1 million to the program. Young is now the second active NBA player to do this, as Stephen Curry was the first to do so for his alma […]

ATLANTA – After coming off a big win against the Milwaukee Bucks where they were able to clinch a Play-In berth, the Atlanta Hawks were not able to keep that momentum going at home. The Portland Trail Blazers came into the State Farm Arena and won 127-113, dominating the Hawks on the boards. Donovan Clingan […]

As the game of basketball continues to evolve on the court, there are also some new things being done off the court. One of the things is bringing in NBA players for executive roles in college, and Trae Young was the latest person to announce that he’ll be stepping into a new role with his […]

The Atlanta Hawks continue to battle for postseason positioning in the Eastern Conference standings, with a big game against the Miami Heat on Thursday. As of publication, the Hawks were trailing the Heat, 60-55, at halftime. But in the first half of the game, Hawks star Trae Young managed to set a new NBA record, […]

With there being less than a month to go before the 2024-25 NBA regular season ends, the topic of who would win the postseason awards is becoming a hot one — with the Defensive Player of the Year race being very much wide open. Voters can seemingly go in any direction, but if one were […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been rolling as the season almost comes to an end, winning three straight and seven of their last nine games. The offense has looked different this season than it may have been in the past, and it’s due to the number of options that the Hawks have to make plays during […]

For years, everything on offense has run through Trae Young on the Atlanta Hawks. He’s usually the one who takes the potential game-winning shots, controls the pace on fast breaks, and gets others involved. Things have changed a bit this season, and more specifically over the past few weeks, and it’s been because of the […]

Dyson Daniels has been having a historical defensive season for the Atlanta Hawks, and it’s led him to be in Defensive Player of the Year conversations. Now is the time when the players themselves and others start to make a case for who they think should win the award, and Trae Young is the latest […]

The Atlanta Hawks (32-36) are set to conclude their two-game road trip with a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets (17-50) on Tuesday night. Ahead of their 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff, the Hawks have listed star guard Trae Young as probable with right Achilles tendinitis on their extensive injury report. Young last played in Atlanta’s 122-114 […]

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers picked up a big road win over the Atlanta Hawks as they continue their East Coast road trip. The Clippers found themselves trailing by eight at halftime but dominated the third quarter by a score of 35-8 (!!!) to ultimately win the game easily. This game marked the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have found several ways to win in their last four games, and tonight was much different than the past three. In their game against the Philadelphia 76ers, they got the win without Trae Young, but in their latest win against the Charlotte Hornets, they needed 21 free throws from him, which led […]

The Atlanta Hawks have started March with a 4-1 record, allowing them to rise past the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat for the 7-seed in the Eastern Conference. Trae Young has been the driving force behind Atlanta’s success, averaging 24.5 points and 13.0 assists per game during the Hawks’ five-game hot streak. Unfortunately for the […]

Trae Young received Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played last week, averaging 24.5 points and 13.0 assists in the Atlanta Hawks four games. Young has had to shoulder the load for the second half of the season as the Hawks have been dealing with injuries as well as implementing the new players […]

The Atlanta Hawks (29-34) are set to host the Indiana Pacers (35-26) on Saturday night in their second matchup of the week. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena. Hawks star guard Trae Young has been listed as probable with right Achilles tendinitis. His final availability will likely be determined closer […]

The Atlanta Hawks found themselves in another tight game after losing against the Milwaukee Bucks two nights ago. This time, the Hawks were up against the Indiana Pacers, and in the final minutes, they were able to walk away with the win, 124-118. It was Georges Niang who came up big for the Hawks, scoring […]

The legend of Trae Young continued to grow Thursday for the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran sharpshooter has now crossed Steve Nash territory following his big night against the Indiana Pacers. Young produced a brand-new 20-point, 15+ assist evening at State Farm Arena. The Hawks star is now tied with the NBA legend for 10th most […]

In the month of March, every game is crucial for a team with a resume that looks like the one that the Oklahoma Sooners currently have. The Sooners are the epitome of an NCAA Tournament bubble team, existing somewhere between the 9-line and the first four out in every Bracketology update for a solid two […]

When Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels made the game-winning defensive play against the Memphis Grizzlies, Trae Young knew he would. He took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted this response. “DYSON DPOY TOO,” the tweet reads. “Tell ya friends..” After all, Daniels leads the NBA in steals per game and has been a menace on […]

The Atlanta Hawks ran into one of the best teams in the league on Friday night in the Oklahoma City Thunder, and they were shown what it takes to be elite. Despite the greatness of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his MVP season, the Thunder as a team know how to move the ball, create turnovers, and […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat believed they were close to turning their season around, Wednesday night was a step in the right direction as the team beat the Atlanta Hawks, 131-109. With the Heat looking to capitalize off their home-heavy part of the schedule, it resulted in one of the best offensive games of […]

Victor Wembanyama recently turned some heads with a 50-point masterpiece against the Washington Wizards. In the process, he became the fourth-youngest player in league history to accomplish the feat and the youngest center. Any basketball fan will agree that scoring 50 points in an official NBA game is no easy feat. However, it’s a great […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks have shown resilience throughout the entire season, and it’s given the good results and bad results. Over the past few games, they’ve resulted in the latter, and their recent loss came against the Detroit Pistons. It was a game that came down to the wire with the Hawks battling in […]

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 […]