Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder said that the team certainly missed the services of Jalen Johnson (calf) and Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) in their 104-86 home loss against the Houston Rockets on Thursday evening.
ATLANTA, GA – Back-to-backs are probably never easy, especially when they’re not consecutive home games. That was the reality for the Atlanta Hawks, as they had just defeated the Boston Celtics before coming back home and having to face the Houston Rockets.
The Atlanta Hawks may be coming off a 104-86 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, but they are well-positioned to make an aggressive move prior to the trade deadline.
Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks took on the Houston Rockets in a game that didn't look like it was going to be much of anything as far as expectations go, as the Hawks were without a few of their key contributors.
The Atlanta Hawks were at home Thursday evening to take on the Houston Rockets. The Hawks were coming off a big win against the Boston Celtics the night before and riding a four-game winning streak.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu was ruled out for at least two games after sustaining a dental fracture against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday and having a procedure on Thursday.
After getting one of their best wins of the season, the Atlanta Hawks are back on the court for the second night of a back to back. The Hawks got a surprise win over the Celtics last night and come home to face one of the best teams in the NBA, the Houston Rockets.
The Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes may have officially begun. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Antetokounmpo is ready to find a new home, either before next week's trade deadline or during the offseason.
Jalen Johnson had 19 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to four games by beating the Boston Celtics 117-106 Wednesday night.
Atlanta is drawing a firm line on Onyeka Okongwu. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hawks have rebuffed trade inquiries for Okongwu and view him as a core piece, preferring to add frontcourt help around him rather than move him.
The Atlanta Hawks drafted Asa Newell 23rd overall in the 2025 NBA Draft after trading down with the New Orleans Pelicans. Atlanta received the better of the Pelicans’ or the Milwaukee Bucks’ selection in the upcoming loaded 2026 draft class.
Trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo have been swirling since the offseason, with most NBA insiders expecting an eventual split. The only real question was whether the Bucks would try to ride things out until the offseason or move him before the trade deadline.
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 132-116 for their third straight win. CJ McCollum scored 23 off the bench. Atlanta went on a 17-0 second-half run.
As the Atlanta Hawks sort out their direction, one name that keeps making quiet sense as a trade target is Celtics guard Anfernee Simons. He is not the headliner who dominates every rumor cycle.
While Kristaps Porzingis has resumed basketball activities, he’ll still be out a while longer, according to the Hawks, who announced in a press release that the veteran center will be reexamined in a week (Twitter link).
When the NBA decided to bump up the tip-off time for the matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers due to inclement weather, the vibes inside State Farm Arena felt weird.
With the NBA season heating up before February, the Indiana Pacers will take on the Atlanta Hawks in State Farm Arena. The Pacers have been playing poorly
The 2026 NBA trade deadline presents the Atlanta Hawks with a defining moment. With Trae Young now in Washington, Atlanta has both the flexibility and the necessity to reshape its roster.
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Friday night, and Jalen Johnson was the best player on the floor. Since trading Trae Young, Atlanta has been searching for a new identity.
When the Kristaps Porzingis trade went down, a lot of people saw it as a short sighted gamble. The reaction focused on his injury history and inconsistent availability.
Wednesday night’s 124–122 win over Memphis wasn’t a breakout moment for Jalen Johnson — it was a continuation. Another chapter in what has quietly become one of the most important seasons in Atlanta Hawks history, as the franchise appears to have a future superstar firmly in place.
The Hawks provided injury updates (via Twitter) Monday morning on Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher, saying both players are making progress with their recoveries and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.