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Jalen Johnson leads Hawks past Celtics

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.

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Takeaways and Player Grades: Hawks Earn Surprising win over Boston

In their first matchup of the season, the Celtics embarrassed the Hawks on their home floor. Tonight, the Hawks returned the favor. While the final score will tell you that Atlanta only won by 11, they dominated this game for most of the way.

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / January 28

Balanced scoring leads Hawks to 117-106 win against the Celtics

The Atlanta Hawks were in Boston on Wednesday evening to take on the Celtics. The Hawks came into the game riding a three-game winning streak, and they were looking to get revenge on the Celtics after the blowout they handed them at home just a few weeks ago.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 28

Atlanta Hawks Starting Five For Tonight's Game vs The Celtics

The Atlanta Hawks are back on the road tonight, and they will be trying to avenge their most embarrassing loss of the season. The Hawks will play the Celtics, who beat Atlanta soundly earlier this month.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 28

NBA Rumors: Hawks, Onyeka Okongwu, Hornets, Miles Bridges, Wizards

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.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

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 News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Atlanta Hawks Rookie Falls Out Of Frontcourt Rotation

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / SportsTalkATL / January 28

Giannis Antetokounmpo is finally on the trade block

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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / January 28

G League assignment, snub the latest player updates

At first blush, a former first overall pick receiving an assignment to the G League isn’t an update you want to hear. But this wasn’t a demotion at all — just an indication to say he’s almost back to NBA game-readiness.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 27

1 Trade That Makes Too Much Sense For The Atlanta Hawks

The 2026 NBA trade deadline is nearly a week away. There has only been one trade so far this season, and it involved the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, signaling the end of the Young era in Atlanta and opening up other possibilities for the Hawks.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Why Chandler Parsons thinks Hawks should make Anthony Davis trade

The Atlanta Hawks made the first blockbuster deal of trade season when they sent franchise star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. The NBA trade deadline is Feb.

Anfernee Simons News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Simons Trade Target: Why Anfernee Simons Fits the Atlanta Hawks

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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / January 26

Hawks’ Porzingis Out Another Week; Risacher Day-To-Day

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).

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 26

Hawks beat Pacers in Monday matinee for third straight victory

C.J. McCollum came off the bench to lead three Atlanta players with 20-plus points and the Hawks came from behind to defeat the visiting Indiana Pacers 132-116 on Monday afternoon.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Atlanta Hawks Use Strong Second Half To Beat Indiana Pacers

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.

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Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview, Prediction & Odds | January 26, 2026

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

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

Hawks face critical trade deadline decisions with Trae Young gone and center depth in shambles

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.

Jalen Johnson News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Jalen Johnson had 23 points and 18 rebounds as the Hawks continue building their post-Trae identity

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.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Hawks’ Quin Snyder praises Jalen Johnson’s late-game execution: ‘I want everything’

ATLANTA, GA – You can call it a mini-slump. For a three-game stretch, Jalen Johnson hadn’t looked like the same player he did that had many people raving about him this season.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

The Kristaps Porzingis Trade Is Not As Bad As People Thought

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.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / January 22

Two teams no longer involved in trade talks for Mavericks' Anthony Davis

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Atlanta Hawks News / EasySportz / January 22

Hawks 124, Grizzlies 122 — Jalen Johnson Is the Future of the Atlanta Hawks

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.