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Atlanta Hawks Announce Jalen Johnson's Playing Status For Tonight's Game vs the Clippers

After not initially appearing on the injury report, the Hawks added star forward Jalen Johnson (right calf tightness) to it one hour before their game vs the Clippers was supposed to begin.

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Bill Simmons offers Hawks trade hypothetical for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Rumors have been swirling around Giannis Antetokounmpo for quite some time, with many expecting he could have been moved this past offseason. The two sides opted to give it another run, but that run is off to anything but a clean start.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

The Underrated Asset Boosting Atlanta’s Draft Odds

The Atlanta Hawks already know how much one lucky lottery bounce can change everything. Two seasons ago, they jumped to No. 1 and used that pick on Zaccharie Risacher.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / December 3

An early look at top potential Atlanta Hawks draft targets

As of right now, the New Orleans Pelicans have the worst record in basketball at 3–19. Their 2026 first-round pick belongs to the Hawks, which means if the season ended today, Atlanta would have the best chance at landing the No.

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How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

How Pelicans could help Hawks make a Trae Young trade easier to swallow

The Atlanta Hawks have had a relatively strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 13-9 despite the prolonged injury absence of star point guard Trae Young.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / December 3

Hawks Plans for Replacing Trae Young Emerge Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Proposal

The Atlanta Hawks’ picture at point guard has drawn fresh attention after ESPN reporters Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks outlined how the franchise has evaluated Trae Young’s future and plans to deal with — or without — it.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / December 3

Charting the early season Atlanta Hawks (part 1)

It’s been an enthralling start to the season for the Atlanta Hawks (13-9), who have had to re-engineer their style of play on both ends of the floor after

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 2

Led by dynamic duo, Hawks out to extend Clippers' woes

Atlanta may have found something in the combustible guard combination of Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The pair, who combined for 55 points on Monday, look to lead the Hawks when they begin a two-game homestand on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 2

2026 NBA Draft: Latest Mock Sees Hawks Take Potential Superstar With the No. 2 Pick

While the 2026 NBA Draft is months away, it is shaping up to be a loaded group at the top, especially in the top three. The trio of Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and AJ Dybantsa is looked at as an elite grouping of prospects at the top, but there are several others that are going to round out the top ten.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

Hawks’ Trae Young sends ‘tip of the iceberg’ Jalen Johnson warning to NBA

The Atlanta Hawks have been holding down the fort impressively in the absence of Trae Young so far this season, currently sitting at 13-9 on the campaign.

Asa Newell News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Is Asa Newell The Right Pick For Atlanta Hawks At 23?

The Atlanta Hawks made it clear on draft night that they viewed Asa Newell as the right pick for their future. The path to get him, though, was a little unconventional.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / December 2

Hawks currently slotted to have best lottery odds for #1 pick

The decision by New Orleans to trade the Atlanta Hawks their unprotected 2026 first-round pick just to move up a few spots in this year’s NBA draft continues to be one of the most peculiar moves in recent memory.

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NBA News / The Predictors / December 2

Pistons edge Hawks 99-98

Cunningham scored eight of his 18 points in the final 3:21 of the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons stormed back to edge the Atlanta Hawks 99–98 on Monday night, surviving a last-second lob attempt that fell just short when Jalen Johnson’s tip-in missed at the buzzer.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / December 2

Should the Atlanta Hawks reconsider their starting lineup when fully healthy?

When Trae Young went down early in the season, it was an all-too-familiar feeling for Atlanta Hawks fans. Injuries have plagued this team for years, and whenever Young has missed time in the past, the product on the floor became almost unwatchable.

Jalen Johnson News / SportsTalkATL / December 2

The future of the Atlanta Hawks runs through Jalen Johnson

Jalen Johnson is the type of player organizations dream about — the kind that didn’t really exist until about 20 years ago. A do-it-all, unicorn point-forward who shoots, handles, and passes like a guard while standing 6-foot-8.

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / December 2

Hawks fall to late Pistons in loss to Detroit

The Atlanta Hawks were unable to sweep their Sunday-Monday back-to-back, falling to a narrow 99-98 defeat the Eastern Conference leading Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Monday night.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 1

Instant Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks' Road Loss Against The Detroit Pistons

After a tough win against the Philadelphia 76ers on the road last night, the Hawks went on the road again to take on another tough opponent in the number one-seeded Detroit Pistons.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / December 1

NBA Insider Makes Bold Claim on Hawks Star

Currently sitting in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks have been one of the early success stories in the NBA this season. Despite being without the services of their top stars, they continue to find a way to win games.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 1

Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons: Starting Lineups For Tonight's Game

The Atlanta Hawks got a thrilling win over the 76ers last night in double overtime and moved their record to 13-8 on the season. Now, the Hawks stay on the road and will head to Detroit tonight for a game against the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 1