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Atlanta Hawks fans have been counting down the days until point guard Trae Young returns to the lineup from his MCL sprain suffered earlier this season. The Hawks have managed to hold down the fort in his absence, currently sitting just a game out of third place in the Eastern Conference, but the team would […]

Speculation linking the Atlanta Hawks to a potential trade for Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis appears to be losing momentum, as league insiders have expressed skepticism about Atlanta’s ability to assemble a competitive offer. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported Tuesday that while the Hawks have been mentioned among teams monitoring Davis, there […]

As the speculation surrounding Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continues, one NBA insider believes there are two untouchable assets in a potential trade with the Atlanta Hawks — and one is not Trae Young. Hawks forward Jalen Johnson’s agent, Rich Paul, suggested his client in a potential move for The Greek Freak. While some […]

As Atlanta Hawks star Kristaps Porzingis will be out for two more weeks with his recent bout with an illness, there has been speculation around his status of being traded before the deadline. Though the Hawks’ big man in Porzingis has shut down concerns of a repeat illness, like the one he was dealing with […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks came into Sunday trying to shake off a nasty loss against the Detroit Pistons two days before. It’s safe to say they were able to do that, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 120-117. It was a game where everyone pitched in, all the way down to the 10th man, in […]

One of the major revelations for the Atlanta Hawks this season has been the ascent to stardom for Jalen Johnson. The former first round draft pick has putting up career numbers as the Hawks continue to fight for positioning in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks got back into the win column on Sunday after […]

With Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young returning to practice, the good news is followed by a concerning situation involving big man Kristaps Porzingis. Though the Hawks’ star in Porzingis has shut down concerns about a repeat illness from his time with the Boston Celtics, Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the 30-year-old “will miss the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have stayed afloat in the Eastern Conference with Trae Young missing time with an MCL injury, and players have had to step up in his absence. Zaccharie Risacher is one of those players, but the second-year player has struggled so far throughout the season. Through 23 games, Risacher is averaging 11.0 points […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been without Trae Young since the 117-112 October 29 win over the Brooklyn Nets, as he’s been dealing with a knee injury. It sounds like he could finally return soon, as it appears he will be participating in practice. Young, who is 27 years old, is set to return to practice […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson could be the top target of several NBA teams during next June’s draft. However, the projected No. 1 pick hit a speed bump early this season. After appearing in Kansas’ first two games, Peterson missed seven games due to a hamstring strain. However, the Freshman phenom returned from a month-long absence […]

The Atlanta Hawks have become a popular hypothetical trade destination for superstar talent that could become available. Giannis Antetokounmpo, amid the Milwaukee Bucks’ mess, has been commonly linked to the Hawks. But with a bombshell from Shams Charania in recent days stating that the Dallas Mavericks will indeed be exploring the trade market for Anthony […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been staying afloat without Trae Young in the lineup so far this year, currently sitting at 14-11 on the season, with Young having been sidelined since the second week of the season with an MCL sprain. In his absence, Jalen Johnson has taken a major leap into legitimate All-NBA contention, and […]

Amid the flurry of trade rumors around Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bill Simmons posed a potential Antetokounmpo-for-Trae Young trade. But Rich Paul, one of the NBA’s most powerful agents, isn’t buying it. Paul, whose agency Klutch previously represented Young, discussed Simmons’ trade idea on his new podcast, saying that a deal with Antetokounmpo and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo could be heading toward a divorce this season, and there will be many teams looking to acquire the star. There are some teams that could actually put together a respectable package for Antetokounmpo, and the Bucks would be satisfied with what they received in return. Rich Paul and Max […]

The Atlanta Hawks finally have a bright turn in their season, and much of it centers on Trae Young’s return from injury. His sprained MCL on Oct. 29 created a long stretch of uncertainty, and the injury return timeline has grown into one of the league’s most-watched stories. Young’s injury pushed the Hawks to adapt […]

There continues to be NBA trade rumors about Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. The Detroit Pistons, along with the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors are expected to be Davis trade suitors, per ESPN. “The Mavericks are open to exploring the trade markets for Davis, center Daniel Gafford and guards Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell, sources said,” ESPN’s […]

The Atlanta Hawks have managed to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference standings despite an injury to star point guard Trae Young. A big reason why the Hawks have maintained their solid play has been the emergence of Jalen Johnson as a legitimate star, with his latest feat being another triple-double, this time in a […]

The Washington Wizards face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Khris Middleton appears on the injury report once again, with the veteran listed as questionable. Middleton is dealing with right knee soreness, while the Wizards continue to navigate multiple absences across a 3–18 start. Here’s everything we know about Khris Middleton’s injury and his playing […]

ATLANTA, GA- It was all good for the Atlanta Hawks in the first half against the Denver Nuggets. They were making almost all of their 3-pointers, getting to the rim at ease, and most importantly, they had pretty much contained Nikola Jokic. Through that process, Jalen Johnson had done something no Hawks player has ever […]

The Atlanta Hawks had been without Kristaps Porzingis for the past four games as he dealt with an illness, but he was able to return against the Denver Nuggets. It was uncertain what the illness was, but some thought that it might have been connected to the same illness that he had late last season […]

The Atlanta Hawks have at least made clear over the start of the 2025-26 season that they are not hapless anymore whenever Trae Young is not on the floor. In fact, Young’s absence seems to have empowered the rest of the team. Jalen Johnson, in particular, looks like an All-NBA player in the making, and […]

Jalen Johnson made franchise history with how he performed in the first half of the Atlanta Hawks’ matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Johnson is going through the fifth season of his NBA career, all with the Hawks. He has made strides into becoming a star player for the team, becoming active as […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be facing the Denver Nuggets at home, and there’s a chance they get their two frontcourt starters back in the game. Jalen Johnson missed the last game against the Los Angeles Clippers with right calf tightness, and Kristaps Porzingis has missed the past four games with an illness. The Hawks have […]

The Atlanta Hawks suddenly hold one of the NBA’s most valuable potential trade chips in any hypothetical Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. League insiders are watching closely. Per Jake Fischer, Atlanta owns the most favorable of Milwaukee’s or New Orleans’ 2026 first-round picks due to last June’s Derik Queen trade. It’s a selection currently projected near the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are red hot in the NBA right now, with the Milwaukee Bucks owning a 10-13 record through the first quarter of the 2025-26 season. There is a ton of speculation surrounding the organization’s potential move before the February 5 deadline. With the buzz growing louder each day, it appears ESPN believes […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been successful this season, and it hasn’t been because of one player making a difference all the time. It’s been a collective group effort, and with players being out here and there, that has led to others getting more opportunities at times. That’s what has happened to Asa Newell, the Hawks’ […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks have gone through the gauntlet. So far this season, they’ve been on the road more than they’ve been in their own beds, and while they’ve handled that challenge well, at some point, the body gets tired. After playing a double overtime game on Sunday, the Hawks had to get […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are already feeling the heat after surprisingly letting go of veteran guard Chris Paul. The Clippers visited the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Wednesday for their first game since cutting Paul. Fans of the Hawks didn’t pass up the chance to troll the Clippers, chanting “Where’s Chris Paul?” during […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a relatively strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 13-9 despite the prolonged injury absence of star point guard Trae Young. Despite Young being out of the lineup since late October, Atlanta has held strong in the standings, thanks in large part to the emergence of Jalen […]

The rumor mill has been swirling around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo so far this season, especially considering the team’s putrid start to the campaign. Milwaukee currently sits at 9-13 ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons, and Antetokounmpo recently scrubbed much of the contest from his social media presence, further sounding the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been holding down the fort impressively in the absence of Trae Young so far this season, currently sitting at 13-9 on the campaign. Young has been out for over a month after injuring his MCL against the Brooklyn Nets in late October, and since that moment, Jalen Johnson has been playing […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson had quite a night on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The former Duke Blue Devils star, who’s been shining in the absence of injured guard Trae Young, found himself in the middle of a wild ending in regulation before the game went to overtime. […]

After the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cleveland Cavs 130-123, in a game where Jalen Johnson shone, their All-Star guard, Trae Young, got an updated injury timeline. The Hawks improved to 12-8. Young, who hasn’t played in a game since he sprained his right MCL a 117-112 win against the Brooklyn Nets on October 21, received […]

ATLANTA, GA – Just a few days ago, the Atlanta Hawks found themselves in a deep hole against the Washington Wizards, a team that had only one win on the season. The Hawks didn’t have an answer for CJ McCollum or anybody else on the team, and they tanked their chances of advancing in the […]

The Atlanta Hawks hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in their last NBA Cup group-stage contest, claiming a 130–123 victory behind a commanding display from Jalen Johnson. The 6-foot-8 forward came away with his second triple-double of the year, producing 29 points on 9-for-18 shooting, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and two steals, anchoring an Atlanta […]

Onyeka Okongwu achieved a feat that Paul Millsap last pulled off in the Atlanta Hawks’ NBA Cup matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Okongwu is going through his sixth season in the league, all with the Hawks. He has showcased solid growth with each passing campaign, becoming more active in the offense as […]

Donovan Mitchell gave Cleveland Cavaliers fans a brief scare Friday night, but the star guard looked just fine once he stepped back on the floor. Midway through the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks, Donovan Mitchell headed to the back with a Cleveland staffer after checking out, as Hawks beat reporter Lauren L. Williams noted […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had to reinvent their offense due to the absence of Trae Young, and for the most part, they’ve been able to make it work with what they have. On the other hand, teams have made adjustments to their defense when playing the Hawks, and one of the things has been putting […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been up and down so far in the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 11-8 after a recent road loss to the Washington Wizards. Atlanta has played the majority of this season without point guard Trae Young, who went down a week into the campaign with an MCL sprain, and while […]