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Kristaps Porzingis’ stint with the Hawks could be short-lived

According to Shams Charania, the Hawks are going to shutdown Kristaps Porzingis for the next two weeks with an illness and then re-evaluate things in an attempt to prioritize his long-term health this season.

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Hawks rely on fast start and balanced effort to edge 76ers

The Atlanta Hawks secured a 120–117 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night at State Farm Arena, improving their record and sweeping the season series against Philadelphia to date.

Dyson Daniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

Why Dyson Daniels thinks Hawks can win without big star performances

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.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 14

Hawks Edge Out 76ers in Nail-Biter at State Farm Arena

In a league defined by superstars and super teams, sometimes the grittiest wins come down to who wants it more in the final seconds, and the Hawks were that team tonight.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 14

Jalen Johnson joins pair of legends by making history in Hawks' win

One way to become more of a household name is to make history and join legendary names. That's exactly what Jalen Johnson did during the Atlanta Hawks' 1201-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis to miss at least two more weeks

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14

Hawks continue recent mastery of 76ers with 3-point win

Dyson Daniels scored a season-high 27 points to help the Atlanta Hawks defeat the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 120-117 on Sunday. It was Atlanta's seventh straight win over Philadelphia dating back to a 76ers' victory on Dec.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 14

Instant Takeaways From A Clutch Atlanta Hawks Win Against The Philadelphia 76ers

After getting blown off the court by the Detroit Pistons, the Hawks had a great opportunity to get back on track against a Tyrese Maxey-less Sixers. Maxey gave Atlanta 44 points and went toe-to-toe with Jalen Johnson in the clutch, so not having their best player certainly put the 76ers at a disadvantage tonight.

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / December 14

Hawks finish off 76ers in the clutch, win 120-117

The Atlanta Hawks were back at home Sunday evening to face the Philadelphia 76ers. After a rough loss against the Detroit Pistons following their mini-break, the Hawks were looking to get back on track.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Field Level Media / December 14

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis (illness) to miss at least 2 more weeks

Atlanta Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis will miss at least two more weeks and undergo further testing due to an illness, the team announced Sunday. Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers is the seventh of the last eight that Porzingis sat out due to the issue.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 14

Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers Announce Starting Lineups For Tonight's Game

The Hawks would love to forget Friday's embarrassing loss to the Detroit Pistons. After an entertaining first quarter, Atlanta was dominated over the final three quarters and ended up losing by 27 points to the top team in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 14

NBA Notes: Hawks, Kristaps Porzingis, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Raptors

Kristaps Porzingis will be sidelined for at least two more weeks as he continues to undergo evaluations related to an illness, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 14

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Kristaps Porzingis News / Hoops Rumors / December 14

Kristaps Porzingis Out At Least Two Weeks Due To Illness

Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will miss at least two weeks as he undergoes additional evaluations due to an illness, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson issues reminder to Zaccharie Risacher to help break recent slump

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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / December 13

Hawks, Sixers on opposite paths as teams clash in Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks may be struggling overall, but they have dominated the Philadelphia 76ers. They hope that trend continues when the two clubs meet Sunday in Atlanta.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 13

NBA Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Kevon Harris

The Hawks say Trae Young is expected to return to practice next week as he continues to ramp up his reconditioning work. Young has been sidelined since suffering a right knee MCL sprain on Oct.

Trae Young News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 13

Atlanta Hawks Give New Update On When Trae Young Is Expected To Return to Practice

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has not played since Oct. 29th against Brooklyn due to a knee injury suffered in that game, but he could be close to returning.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Why Jalen Johnson Being the Face of Hawks Makes Sense Now

Every franchise eventually has to answer a simple question: who really represents us? For the Atlanta Hawks, that answer has long been Trae Young, the All-Star guard whose shooting range, flair, and offensive load have defined the team’s identity.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Hawks Rookie Shows Flashes Of Untapped Offensive Potential

The Atlanta Hawks traded down to the 23rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They received the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2026 first-round pick in exchange for the 13th selection.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / December 12

ESPN proposes wild Hawks trade for Anthony Davis

The Hawks are one of several teams that have rumored trade interest in Anthony Davis, and ESPN’s NBA insiders recently cooked up a wild five-team trade to send the All-Star big man and several contributing pieces to Atlanta.

Jason Collins News / The Spun / December 11

Former NBA Player Jason Collins Has Stage 4 Cancer

The NBA community learned Thursday that Jason Collins has Stage 4 cancer. Collins, a first-round pick from the 2001 NBA Draft, was an All-Pac 10 player at Stanford before making the jump to the pros.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / The Lead / December 10

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Is the Signing of the Offseason

The Atlanta Hawks entered the 2025 NBA offseason desperate to find another guard to fill their needs on the offensive and defensive end. They decided to address these needs by acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for four years, $62 million.

Trae Young News / SportsTalkATL / December 9

Report: Hawks’ Trae Young 'optimistic' about returning this month

Along with reporting that the Atlanta Hawks have interest in trading for ten-time All-Star Anthony Davis, Shams Charania also notes that star point guard Trae Young , who has missed the last month with a knee injury, is optimistic about returning in December.

Jacob Toppin News / Hoops Rumors / December 8

Hawks foward undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

Third-year forward Jacob Toppin, who is on a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks, will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery on Monday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder