Atlanta Hawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Onyeka Okongwu News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 22

Atlanta Hawks Announce Onyeka Okongwu's Final Playing Status For Tonight's Game vs New Orleans

After a disappointing loss to the Spurs on Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks are back on the road tonight as they face the New Orlenas Pelicans. New Orleans is on the second night of a back-to-back, losing in the final minutes last night to the Dallas Mavericks and the Pelicans have lost eight games straight overall as their record stands at 2-14.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Start Nickeil Alexander-Walker? Hawks’ Lineup Dilemma

The Hawks starting Nickeil Alexander-Walker is becoming less of a hot take and more of a real discussion. As his minutes rise and his role sharpens, the question grows louder.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Hawks Guard Enjoying Breakout 2025-26 Season

The Atlanta Hawks signed guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker to a four-year, $60.6 million contract this offseason. He wanted a bigger role than he previously had with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Field Level Media / November 22

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker rides hot streak into clash vs. Pelicans

The Atlanta Hawks have been searching for another consistent scorer since Trae Young landed on the injured list earlier this month with a sprained MCL.

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Mouhamed Gueye News / Peachtree Hoops / November 22

The Hawks need mo’ Gueye

A lot has happened in just 16 games. In just the fifth game, Trae Young going down due to a freak collision into his knee turned the entire season on its head.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 21

Hawks Biggest Lesson From The First Month Of The Season Might Not Be So Obvious

Through the first month of the NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks are 9-7 and are tough to decipher. They have been missing star point guard Trae Young for most of the season, center Kristaps Porzingis has missed multiple games, as has second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 21

Did The Hawks Wait To Long To Trade A Former First Round Pick This Offseason?

The Hawks were universally praised for the offseason that they had and it has set them up to be a factor in the Eastern Conference playoff race later in the season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 21

NBA Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Nets

The Hawks have gotten an unexpected look at life without Trae Young, and the early returns have caught the league’s attention. As Tim Bontemps of ESPN noted, Atlanta is 7-2 since Young sprained his knee on Oct.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Hawks rumors: ‘Fascinating’ Trae Young situation has NBA insiders thinking trade

The Atlanta Hawks are navigating a revealing stretch without Trae Young, and their future now sits at the center of trade rumors as the wins keep coming.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis breaks Karl-Anthony Towns record with 10,000th point

On Thursday night, the Atlanta Hawks squared off against the San Antonio Spurs in a clash between two teams missing their respective best players, Trae Young and Victor Wembanyama.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 20

Instant Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks' Loss Against The San Antonio Spurs

The Hawks came into this one having lost their last home game against the number one team in the Eastern Conference. After losing this heart-breaker to the Spurs, the Hawks fall to 7-3 on the road this season, with the next game coming against the last-place New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference Saturday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 20

Spurs top Hawks despite Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s career-high 38

De'Aaron Fox hit for 26 points and Keldon Johnson added a season-high 25 off the bench as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Atlanta Hawks 135-126 on Thursday.

Mouhamed Gueye News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

Mouhamed Gueye’s Development Is Paying Off For The Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have spent the past few seasons reshaping their frontcourt. Recently, one of the brightest signs in that process has been Mouhamed Gueye and his development.