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Atlanta Hawks lose in Trae Young’s return as telling stat suggests it’s time to trade him

Trae Young made his highly anticipated return to the Atlanta Hawks lineup. Trae Young was out since October 29 with a sprained MCL and he returned for the Atlanta Hawks for their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets.

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Instant Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks Loss Against The Charlotte Hornets

Coming into this game, the Atlanta Hawks were coming off a nice win from a few days prior, where they took a 2-0 season series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers and were looking to do the same in this one tonight against the Charlotte Hornets.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson joins LeBron James in ultra-rare NBA club on birthday

Trae Young may have made his much-anticipated return from a knee injury on Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets, but the Atlanta Hawks have become Jalen Johnson’s team in his absence and that continued with Young still on a minutes restriction.

Onyeka Okongwu News / Bleacher Report / December 18

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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.

Trae Young News / Field Level Media / December 18

Hawks star PG Trae Young (knee) back in action vs. Hornets

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young will return to action against the host Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night after a 22-game absence. Young, 27, has been sidelined since sustaining a sprained right knee on Oct.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Anthony Davis trade to Hawks centered around Zaccharie Risacher

As trade discussions continue to circulate around the league, a new proposal has emerged linking the Atlanta Hawks to Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, with the framework potentially centered on former No.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 18

Atlanta Hawks Announce Plans For Their Annual Holiday Game Fueled By Georgia Natural Gas

The Atlanta Hawks have announced the plans of their annual Holiday Game fueled by Georgia Natural Gas, the team’s official natural gas provider, on Tuesday, Dec.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Atlanta Hawks open to trading $30.7 million star to ‘vault’ into NBA Championship contention

The Atlanta Hawks are preparing for a major change to their roster. The Atlanta Hawks are currently the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 15-12 record in the 2025-26 NBA season.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / December 18

This quote should have Hawks fans ecstatic about upcoming NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks’ current season is about to get really interesting with the impending return of Trae Young and the upcoming trade deadline. There’s a real chance we’re talking about this team as a legitimate contender to win the Eastern Conference in a few months.

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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

Hawks Target Sharpshooting Nets Forward: Is The Trade Worth It?

Every trade window forces front offices to ask the same question. Where can we add the most impact without giving up too much of the future? For the Hawks, that answer often points toward the wing.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Hawks Announce Trae Young News After 22 Missed Games

The last time Trae Young saw action for the Atlanta Hawks was on Oct. 29 against the Brooklyn Nets. The four-time All-Star sprained the MCL in his right knee during that game and has since been working his way back to full strength.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 17

Hawks take scoring surge into matchup with Hornets

Struggles like those experienced by the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets mean that progress will have to come in modest terms for now. Case in point: One of the teams will be on a two-game winning streak following their matchup Thursday at Charlotte.

Trae Young News / SportsTalkATL / December 17

Trae Young takes step closer to returning to Hawks

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks announced that Trae Young has been assigned to the College Park Skyhawks, as he’s set to return to practice for the first time since injuring his knee in the fourth game of the season.

Jacob Toppin News / Hoops Rumors / December 15

Hawks Waive Jacob Toppin

The Hawks have waived forward Jacob Toppin, who was on a two-way contract, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype).

Atlanta Hawks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Kristaps Porzingis sidelined by another mystery illness

For the second time in a year, Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with some sort of unexplained illness that will cause him to miss time. Porzingis is set to miss the next two weeks with an illness and will undergo further evaluation, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Atlanta Hawks 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.

Jalen Johnson 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.