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Trae Young, Jalen Johnson sound off on Hawks’ ugly defense vs. Bulls

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks have several capable offensive players on their team. With that comes many points on the scoreboard on any given night.

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Five Big Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks' Loss Against To The Chicago Bulls

Today, the Hawks came into this game struggling, having lost their last two games and showing a lack of effort for most of them. In this game, however, the Hawks faced a competitive Chicago Bulls team that had won its last two games and looked to continue that streak today.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / December 21

Hawks’ vapid thoughts and prayers on defense do nothing in loss, 152-150

For the first time since October 25, Trae Young played in from of the home crowd at State Farm Arena on a Sunday afternoon matinee game against the Chicago Bulls.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Hawks’ Quin Snyder says quiet part out loud about working Trae Young back into lineup

Trae Young has returned to the floor for the Atlanta Hawks after missing over a month as he recovered from a right MCL sprain. In his first game back, Young finished with eight points and 10 assists, and played only 20 minutes.

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NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 21

Starting Lineups Announced For Hawks vs Bulls

After getting blown out at home on Friday night against the Spurs, the Atlanta Hawks are back on the floor at State Farm Arena and will be welcoming the Chicago Bulls to town.

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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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 21

Depth Concerns Arise for the Atlanta Hawks

The injury bug has come back to bite the Atlanta Hawks once again through the first 29 games of this season. Trae Young only played in six contests due to a sprained MCL on Oct.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 21

Hawks’ Eli Ndiaye To Have Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Hawks two-way player Eli Ndiaye has suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will undergo season-ending surgery in early January, the team announced (via Twitter).

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 20

What is the Hawks Biggest Weakness As A Team?

At 15-14, the Atlanta Hawks are 9th in the current Eastern Conference Standings, but they are not far from being in the top six and a playoff team. However, this team has seemed to hit a bit of a wall, even with the return of Trae Young.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20

Skidding Hawks look to get right vs. suddenly trending Bulls

The Atlanta Hawks will try to regain their footing on Sunday when they host the resurgent Chicago Bulls for the first leg of a two-game series. Atlanta has lost six of its last eight games and was blown out 126-98 in its last game vs.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

2 Troubling Trends For The Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks got off to a hot start, despite Trae Young’s suffering a sprained MCL on Oct. 29. Young returned to the court to face the Charlotte Hornets on Dec.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 20

Ranking Atlanta Hawks Most Untouchable Trade Assets

When you get midway through December, it becomes trade season in the NBA. Teams are nearing the halfway point in the season and teams are going to have to decide whether to push their chips in the middle and try to go for it, become sellers and try to stockpile assets, or just stand pat and ride with the team they have.

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / December 20

Hawks get smoked by Spurs in biggest loss of the season

After falling just short against a scorching Charlotte Hornets side on Thursday, the Atlanta Hawks were blown out on their home floor on Friday night, looking lifeless in a 126-98 defeat to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20

Dyson Daniels reveals the Victor Wembanyama problem that led to Hawks’ loss

ATLANTA, GA – If nobody knows by now, then they’re not watching: Victor Wembanyama is a problem. The Atlanta Hawks had just come off a tough loss against the Charlotte Hornets and had to come back in less than 24 hours and face one of the most unique players in the NBA.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 19

Four Big Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks' Blowout Loss Against The San Antonio Spurs

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks looked to bounce back after a rough comeback loss against Eastern Conference rival Charlotte Hornets in Trae Young's return.

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NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / December 19

Hawks can’t find rhythm, lose 126-98 to Spurs

The Atlanta Hawks were back at home on Friday night to face the San Antonio Spurs. Coming off a game against the Charlotte Hornets, where they stormed back late but lost, the Hawks were looking to get a win on the first game of their five-game homestead.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 19

Starting Lineups Announced For Hawks vs Spurs

It was a tough night for the Hawks on Thursday. In what was supposed to be the triumphant return of Trae Young to the lineup, the Hawks instead gave up 18 first half three pointers to the Hornets (who came into the game 22nd in three-point percentage) and lost.