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Hawks Announcer Calls Out Warriors as Jonathan Kuminga Stuns League vs Blazers

“STOP EVERYTHING,” an announcer screamed tonight after Jonathan Kuminga sent shockwaves through State Farm Arena. Gabe Vincent threw a quick pass to an unmarked Kuminga inside the paint.

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Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu sends warning to NBA after three-point eruption: ‘When it rains, it pours’

ATLANTA – Over the past few years, Onyeka Okongwu has not been afraid to let the three-ball fly, and the team has empowered him to keep shooting. Results like tonight are what happen when you keep shooting it, and Okongwu’s seven three-pointers led the Hawks to a 135-101 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 2

Hawks Erupt for 44 First-Quarter Points in Dominant 135-101 Rout of Trail Blazers

The Atlanta Hawks didn’t ease into Sunday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. They attacked it. From the opening tip at State Farm Arena, the Hawks were locked in, focused, and firing on all cylinders.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Onyeka Okongwu News / Field Level Media / March 1

Onyeka Okongwu, rejuvenated Hawks dismantle Trail Blazers

Onyeka Okongwu scored 25 points, setting the pace with 20 in the first half, to help the Atlanta Hawks to a 135-101 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday and extend their winning streak to four games.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 1

Instant Takeaways From the Atlanta Hawks Dominant Win vs the Portland Trail Blazers

Tonight, the Hawks had their last matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers this season, and they bounced back from the loss they took in Portland a month ago.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / March 1

Hawks win fourth straight, defeat Blazers 135-101

The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Sunday evening to face the Portland Trail Blazers. The Hawks came in on a three-game winning streak, with the Blazers being the final game of their recent homestand.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 1

Jalen Johnson Returns to Atlanta Hawks Starting Lineup For Matchup vs Blazers

The Hawks have had two days to rest and get ready for the big stretch of games that is coming in the month of March. Atlanta ended February on a three-game winning streak and moved their overall record to 30-31.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 1

Atlanta Hawks Announce Final Playing Status For Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker For Tonight's Game

The Hawks have had two days to rest and get ready for the big stretch of games that is coming in the month of March. Atlanta ended February on a three game winning streak and moved their overall record to 30-31.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 1

Final Score Picks and Predictions For Hawks vs Blazers Matchup

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / March 1

Hawks try again, this time against Blazers, to reach elusive .500 mark

The Atlanta Hawks will try to get to the .500 mark for the first time since December when they complete a five-game homestand by hosting the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Rayj Dennis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Exclusive: Hawks’ RayJ Dennis navigating whirlwind of a season

The start of the 2025-26 season was anything but stable for Atlanta Hawks guard RayJ Dennis. After beginning the year with the Indiana Pacers, he was cut at the end of the November when the team signed Ethan Thompson.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / February 28

Three Atlanta Hawks Storylines to Watch In March

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Hawks selling Magic City inspired hoodies after viral announcement

The Atlanta Hawks have officially begun selling their Magic City-inspired merchandise following a viral announcement that drew national attention earlier this week.

Zaccharie Risacher News / The Lead / February 27

What’s Going Wrong for Zaccharie Risacher?

During his rookie season last year, Zaccharie Risacher came off the bench for his first two games. After those two games, the former number one overall pick was inserted into the starting lineup for the rest of the season.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 27

Hawks Make Former Wizards Pay in 126-96 Blowout

There’s something poetic about a revenge game, even if neither player would call it that. CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert walked back into the Atlanta Hawks locker room, looked across the court at their former Washington Wizards teammates, and promptly put on a clinic.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / February 26

Corey Kispert, CJ McCollum carry Hawks past their ex-team, Wizards

Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum took it to their old team on Thursday, combining for 58 points to help the Atlanta Hawks roll to a 126-96 win over the visiting Washington Wizards.

Jalen Johnson News / Total Apex Sports / February 25

Atlanta Hawks Enter a New Era With Jalen Johnson

The Atlanta Hawks have been entering a new era with their new star, Jalen Johnson. Hawks Vice President of Basketball Operations, Dominique Wilkins, has positively commented on Johnson, 24, in an exclusive interview with Casino.org.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / February 25

Jonathan Kuminga dazzles in Hawks debut after Warriors trade

Jonathan Kuminga dazzles in Hawks debut after getting dumped by Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga couldn't get on the floor with the Golden State Warriors. In his first game with the Atlanta Hawks, he showed his old team — and the NBA world — what they were missing.

Draymond Green pulls an unusual move on DeAndre Jordan during game

Coby White had great quote after his return to Chicago

Bulls' belated teardown isn't moving the needle on tanking

Spurs don't let Pistons push them around in ninth straight win

Notable trade suitor for Kawhi Leonard has been revealed

Nikola Djurisic News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Djurisic Returning To Serbia After Getting Waived By Hawks

Nikola Djurisic, who was waived by the Hawks last week, is on the verge of signing with Serbia’s Crvena Zvezda, Eurohoops.net relays via a Meridian Sport report.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / February 23

An updated look at the Atlanta Hawks lottery odds

The NBA is entering the final quarter of the season, and it’s fair to say the Atlanta Hawks’ season has been disappointing on the floor. This is a club that came in with legitimate aspirations to compete in the Eastern Conference following the offseason acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard.