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Assessing the Atlanta Hawks' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Atlanta Hawks' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft isn't a major worry for the Atlanta Hawks at the moment, in the midst of their first-round playoff series with the New York Knicks. But as important as these games are, the Hawks are practically playing with house money.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 27
Three Key Stats That Stand Out Through Four Games of Hawks-Knicks First Round Series

Three Key Stats That Stand Out Through Four Games of Hawks-Knicks First Round Series

The Atlanta Hawks head into tomorrow's game five with the New York Knicks hoping to retake the series lead and head back to Atlanta with a chance to pull the upset and advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 27
Three Things The Hawks Must Fix Ahead of Game Five vs New York

Three Things The Hawks Must Fix Ahead of Game Five vs New York

Tomorrow's game five between the Hawks and the Knicks is going to be one of the most anticipated games so far this postseason. Atlanta had a chance to take a 3-1 series lead over the Knicks on Saturday night, but the Knicks dominated the game and won by 16.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound NBA seasons' quiz
The '20-point, 10-assist game leaders' quiz
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 40+ points in an postseason game can you name in five minutes?

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz
The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Hawks vs. Knicks -2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview and Injury Updates (Apr 28)

Hawks vs. Knicks -2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview and Injury Updates (Apr 28)

The Atlanta Hawks taking on the New York Knicks is perhaps the most interesting postseason matchup. After four games done and dusted, no team has gotten a clear edge.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time. 

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / April 27

Three adjustments Hawks need to win this Knicks series

The Hawks (2-2) had a listless Game 4 loss on Saturday meaning they’ve now squandered the home court advantage they picked up with their clutch win in Game 2.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Kendrick Perkins wants ‘somebody’ from Warriors fired over Jonathan Kuminga

Kendrick Perkins wants ‘somebody’ from Warriors fired over Jonathan Kuminga

There must be some very complicated feelings swirling around in the Bay Area at the moment as they’re witnessing Jonathan Kuminga seemingly start to figure it out after getting a change of scenery in the form of a midseason trade to the Atlanta Hawks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 26
After Game Four Defeat, It is Time To See What This Atlanta Hawks Team Is Made of

After Game Four Defeat, It is Time To See What This Atlanta Hawks Team Is Made of

There comes a time in every NBA series where the pressure shifts and a team has to respond to some adversity. After the Hawks won back-to-back games by one point to take a 2-1 series lead against the Knicks, they put all the pressure in the world on the Knicks.

Quin Snyder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26
Hawks HC Quin Snyder gives Knicks credit for Game 4 aggression

Hawks HC Quin Snyder gives Knicks credit for Game 4 aggression

The Atlanta Hawks were routed 114-98 by the New York Knicks in Game 4 on Saturday evening at State Farm Arena. The loss evened the first-round playoff series at 2-2, with Atlanta head coach Quin Snyder crediting New York’s defensive intensity as a deciding factor.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26
Knicks hold CJ McCollum in check in series-tying win

Knicks hold CJ McCollum in check in series-tying win

Two days after suffering a devastating loss, the New York Knicks avoided near disaster and evened their first-round series. 

Karl Anthony-Towns gets Knicks back in series vs. Hawks
CJ McCollum, Jonathan Kuminga are making themselves at home with Hawks
Hawks midseason moves paying off big in playoffs
The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound NBA seasons' quiz
C.J. McCollum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25
Why ‘life’s not so bad’ for Hawks’ CJ McCollum heading into Game 5 vs. Knicks

Why ‘life’s not so bad’ for Hawks’ CJ McCollum heading into Game 5 vs. Knicks

ATLANTA – To some people, the Atlanta Hawks had already exceeded expectations, being up 2-1 against the New York Knicks. After another nail-biting win in Game 3, the Hawks had a chance to make things even worse for the Knicks if they could go up 3-1.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 25
Atlanta Hawks Player Grades From Game Four Loss to New York: A Night Where Everyone Was Bad

Atlanta Hawks Player Grades From Game Four Loss to New York: A Night Where Everyone Was Bad

With a chance to go up in the series 3-1 in their series against the New York Knicks, the Atlanta Hawks fell flat on their faces tonight at home. The Knicks took the game by 16 and domianted from start to finish.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 25
Winners and Losers From the Atlanta Hawks Blowout Loss In Game Four to The New York Knicks

Winners and Losers From the Atlanta Hawks Blowout Loss In Game Four to The New York Knicks

After two thrilling wins this week against the New York Knicks, the Atlanta Hawks were reminded tonight of what makes New York such a good team and one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference.

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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
 The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
 The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
 The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 25
Four Takeaways From Atlanta's Game Four Loss Against the Knicks: New York Responds In A Big Way

Four Takeaways From Atlanta's Game Four Loss Against the Knicks: New York Responds In A Big Way

Tonight, the Hawks came out looking to continue the high momentum they had on Thursday after a big game three win. However, Atlanta looked like a team that didn't have much energy early on, and that would eventually lead to their demise as the New York Knicks played more consistently.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
Karl Anthony-Towns gets Knicks back in series vs. Hawks

Karl Anthony-Towns gets Knicks back in series vs. Hawks

After losing a pair of tough one-point games to put themselves in a 2-1 series deficit, the New York Knicks got back to their game on Saturday night in a thoroughly convincing 114-98 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Pistons inch closer to stunning first-round exit with Game 3 road loss to Magic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ready to shoulder another champion run after incredible Game 3 win over Suns
Rockets get crucial Kevin Durant injury update ahead of Game 4 vs. Lakers
The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound NBA seasons' quiz
Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25
How Hawks’ Nickeil-Alexander Walker truly feels about Most Improved Player Award

How Hawks’ Nickeil-Alexander Walker truly feels about Most Improved Player Award

For the second straight season, the Atlanta Hawks have had a player win the Most Improved Award. This season it was Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who went from averaging 9.4 points last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves to 20.8 points this year.

Dyson Daniels News / Hoops Rumors / April 24
2026 Draft Decisions: Johnson, Daniels, Atamna, Ruzic, Faye, Bagayoko, Ishchenko

2026 Draft Decisions: Johnson, Daniels, Atamna, Ruzic, Faye, Bagayoko, Ishchenko

Michigan big man Morez Johnson has declared for the 2026 NBA draft while retaining his college eligibility, as Friday’s deadline for early entrants to declare for the 2026 NBA draft fast approaches, CBS’s Jon Rothstein reports (via Twitter).

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Field Level Media / April 24
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player

Nickeil Alexander-Walker became the second straight Atlanta Hawks player to be named the NBA's Most Improved Player when he was announced as the winner on Friday.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 24
CJ McCollum, Jonathan Kuminga are making themselves at home with Hawks

CJ McCollum, Jonathan Kuminga are making themselves at home with Hawks

McCollum and Kuminga are right at home in Atlanta, and it doesn't look like they're switching zip codes any time soon.

Hawks midseason moves paying off big in playoffs
CJ McCollum takes down Knicks again in Game 3
The '3 3-pointer NBA playoff games' quiz
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24
Mike Brown under fire for comment after Knicks' Game 3 loss

Mike Brown under fire for comment after Knicks' Game 3 loss

Many Knicks fans sharply criticized Brown for his comments following the Knicks’ 109-108 loss to the Hawks.

Knicks beat writers clash over Mikal Bridges report, then quickly call a truce
CJ McCollum, Jonathan Kuminga are making themselves at home with Hawks
Hawks midseason moves have been paying off big in playoffs
Hawks star named Most Improved Player
Raptors star out for rest of first round
NBA News / SportsTalkATL / April 24
Hawks deliver yet another dagger to take series lead over Knicks

Hawks deliver yet another dagger to take series lead over Knicks

For the second time in four nights, CJ McCollum walked into a huddle late in a one-possession playoff game and walked out a Knick killer. His 15-foot fadeaway

Atlanta Hawks News / AirJordanChronicles / April 24
Shaquille O’Neal tries Atlanta Hawks 'caw-caw' chant during ESPN broadcast

Shaquille O’Neal tries Atlanta Hawks 'caw-caw' chant during ESPN broadcast

Before Game 3 of the playoff series between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks on Thursday, Shaquille O’Neal brought the “caw-caw” rallying cry to national television.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / April 21
How the Hawks can hold momentum as series shifts to Atlanta

How the Hawks can hold momentum as series shifts to Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks needed a miracle on Monday — and they got one, ripping a win away from the Knicks in Madison Square Garden behind CJ McCollum, who’s quickly becoming the latest villain in New York.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2

NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2

The Knicks lost the contest 107-106 after Mikal Bridges missed a potential game-winning shot at Madison Square Garden.

Watch: CJ McCollum hit with technical foul after painful shot at Jalen Brunson
Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks
The 'NBA Coach of the Year winners' quiz
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / April 20
Atlanta Hawks Lottery Odds Finalized

Atlanta Hawks Lottery Odds Finalized

The NBA officially finalized lottery positioning after today’s tiebreakers, and the Atlanta Hawks are walking away in a very strong spot thanks to last year’s draft-night deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

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