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NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 10
Hawks, Raptors tied for fifth as East playoff picture intensifies
The East race for fifth is coming down to the wire, and it’s got a little bit of everything. The Hawks and Raptors are tied at 45-35 with two games left, with Toronto holding the tiebreaker after its win over Miami.
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9
How Cavs ‘sent a message’ to Hawks ahead of possible playoff matchup
While nothing is set in stone, it is quite possible that the Cleveland Cavaliers will face off with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA playoffs. Coincidentally, they met at Rocket Arena on Wednesday and will do so again on Friday in a home-and-home series.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 9
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Voices His Support for Nickeil Alexander-Walker to Win Most Improved Player
When the Hawks signed Nickeil Alexander-Walker away from the Minnesota Timberwolves this past summer, the signing was praised and Atlanta was given a lot of credit for getting a young player on a great deal to come off the bench and help their team.
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
How many of the players to lead the No.1 seed in each conference in points per game since the 2006-07 playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9
Latest projections for Hawks’ 2 first-round picks in ClutchPoints’ NBA Mock Draft
The Atlanta Hawks are in a unique position that other teams can’t relate to. They have a chance to make the playoffs while also having the opportunity at a draft pick in the lottery.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 9
Does the Hawks decision to not Play Zaccharie Risacher last night say anything about his future?
The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the talks of the NBA since the All-Star Break and leading into the playoffs. They have surged into 5th place in the Eastern Conference and with two games to go, they have a strong chance to land inside the top six and avoid the play-in tournament for the first time since 2021.
Quin Snyder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8
Quin Snyder puts blame on Hawks despite controversial officiating in loss to Cavs
The Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday fell short of clinching a spot in the playoffs after dropping their critical game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 122-116, at Rocket Arena.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 8
Cavs offer glimpse of playoff version in win over Hawks
Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 122-116 hard-fought home win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. 1. That third quarter? That is who the Cavaliers need to be in the playoffs.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 8
Instant Takeaways From the Atlanta Hawks Rough Loss Against the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Atlanta Hawks got another chance at a postseason-bound opponent tonight, and it was nothing short of a good test as both teams could be playing each other in the first round.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / April 8
Hawks’ fourth quarter comeback falls short, lose to Cavs 122-116 
The Atlanta Hawks were in Cleveland on Wednesday evening to face the Cavaliers. This is a matchup that has the potential to be a first-round playoff series, as the Cavaliers are more than certain going to be locked into the No.3 or No.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 8
Starting Lineups Announced For Tonight's Hawks-Cavaliers Matchup
The NBA regular season is winding down and there is a potential first round playoff preview tonight in Cleveland. If the season ended today, the Hawks and the Cavaliers would play a best of seven series and it feels like the most likely scenario right now.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 8
Final Picks and Predictions For Tonight's Hawks-Cavaliers Matchup
Three games remain in the Atlanta Hawks' regular season, and there is a lot at stake in their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight. With a win, the Hawks would clinch a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference and a playoff spot for the first time since 2021, a year in which they made the conference finals.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 8
Cavs vs. Hawks: Late-season matchup with playoff implications
The Cavaliers don’t have much left to sort out in the regular season standings, but Wednesday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks could still offer a useful preview of what’s ahead.
Atlanta Hawks News / EasySportz / April 7
The Hawks Are the Team Nobody Wants to Face Right Now
With the playoffs right around the corner, one team is quietly turning into a nightmare matchup for the entire Eastern Conference—the Atlanta Hawks. Winners of 18 of their last 21 games, Atlanta isn’t just hot—they’re arguably the most dangerous team in the East heading into the postseason.
NBA News / EasySportz / April 7
Eastern Conference Seeding Chaos, Surging Hawks, and a Play-In Bloodbath
With just five days left in the regular season, the Eastern Conference isn’t just tight—it’s absolute chaos. And unlike most years, even the teams that have clinched still have everything to play for.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7
Knicks' Jalen Brunson takes over late to down Hawks
With their recent 18-2 surge, the Atlanta Hawks have shown they have what it takes to compete with the Eastern Conference's best teams. What they don't have is a player like Jalen Brunson.
C.J. McCollum News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6
CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count
CJ McCollum was mere milliseconds away Monday from highlight reel immortality. The Atlanta Hawks trailed the New York Knicks 108-105 with 1.2 seconds left on the clock at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 6
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks
Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker inched closer to adding an individual accolade to his resume with a stellar performance in a thriller versus the New York Knicks.
Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / April 6
Atlanta Hawks Face Tough Schedule To Clinch Playoff Spot
The Atlanta Hawks held a play-in spot for most of the 2025-26 season, but that is no longer the case. With just four games left, they sit fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 45-33 record.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / April 4
Hawks Waive Caleb Houstan, Will Sign Tony Bradley
The Hawks have placed Caleb Houstan on waivers, the team announced, and sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania they will sign center Tony Bradley for the rest of the season to take his place (Twitter link).
C.J. McCollum News / The Lead / April 4
CJ McCollum’s Veteran Leadership Has Guided the Atlanta Hawks
It was a rocky start for the veteran CJ McCollum in an Atlanta Hawks uniform. During his first six games with the Hawks, McCollum averaged just 16.7 points while shooting just 40.7% from the field and 23.5% from three.
Atlanta Hawks News / Stadium Rant / April 4
Can The Atlanta Hawks Make A Deep Run In The 2026 Playoffs?
Over the past month, the Atlanta Hawks have looked like one of the best teams in the NBA, and all the numbers are backing up that statement. But the real question for them is whether this type of play is sustainable in the playoffs.
Atlanta Hawks News / Total Apex Sports / April 4
Hawks Roll Past Nets 141-107 as Atlanta Keeps Turning Pressure Into Power
The Hawks didn’t just beat the Nets on Friday night. They overwhelmed them, broke their rhythm early, and never really gave them a chance to get back into the game.
Jock Landale News / Hoops Rumors / April 2
Hawks’ Jock Landale (Ankle Sprain) Out At Least Two Weeks
Hawks center Jock Landale has been diagnosed with a high right ankle sprain and will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks, the team announced in a press release.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 2
Hawks continue post-All-Star surge with blowout win
Before the season, the Hawks were a trendy sleeper pick to win the Eastern Conference. Since the All-Star break, they've finally lived up to the preseason hype.
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