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Hawks shift focus to Anthony Davis following Trae Young trade

Despite many reporters speculating about whether Trae Young even had trade value, things moved extraordinarily fast once the Hawks reportedly began seriously considering offers.

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Kristaps Porzingis had a sad reaction to Trae Young’s departure

Kristaps Porzingis is already missing Trae Young. With the Atlanta Hawks sending star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster trade Wednesday, a big void has opened up, particularly in the team’s playmaking — and Porzingis was quick to highlight his now-former teammate’s elite passing ability.

Luka Doncic News / HITC / January 8

The Atlanta Hawks’ complete embarrassing compensation for 2019 Luka Doncic trade

The Atlanta Hawks have officially finalized the last piece of the infamous 2019 trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks. At the time, the trade was viewed as a bold move by the Atlanta Hawks’ front office.

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How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

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C.J. McCollum News / Fadeaway World / January 8

CJ McCollum Opens Up On Being Traded To The Atlanta Hawks

CJ McCollum was involved in the blockbuster deal that brought Trae Young over to the Washington Wizards. Now joining the Atlanta Hawks along with Corey Kispert, the veteran guard finds himself in a completely new environment.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Atlanta Hawks News / Fadeaway World / January 8

Zacharrie Risacher Reveals Trae Young’s Reaction After Being Traded To The Wizards

Trae Young has been synonymous with the Atlanta Hawks franchise over the past few years. Now, after a seven-year stint, Young bids farewell to Atlanta as he begins his journey with the Washington Wizards.

Trae Young News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 8

Did the Hawks Get Enough Back in the Trae Young Trade?

After nearly eight full seasons as the face of the Atlanta Hawks franchise, Trae Young has been traded. During the Hawks' game against the New Orleans Pelicans tonight, ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news that Young was going to be traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

Atlanta Hawks News / The SportsRush / January 8

'Offensively He’s A Wizard': Kristaps Porzingis Displays Sadness Over Trae Young Trade

Trae Young’s time with the Atlanta Hawks, which once seemed destined to last forever, has officially come to an end after the franchise agreed to a trade sending him to the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 8

Reports: Hawks trade 4-time All-Star PG Trae Young to Wizards

The Atlanta Hawks are trading four-time All-Star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, multiple outlets reported Wednesday night. The return package from Washington reportedly includes veteran guard CJ McCollum and forward Corey Kispert.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 7

Zaccharie Risacher’s sincere Trae Young message after Hawks trade: ‘That’s my brother’

While it was not exactly a shock, the trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday was emotional for the fans of the Atlanta Hawks. After all, Young has been with the team since 2018.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 7

Grading How CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert Fit On The Atlanta Hawks

The Trae Young era is officially over in Atlanta - it's on to the future. To be clear, the future of the Hawks may not involve either McCollum or Kispert.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Field Level Media / January 7

Hawks get season-high 25 from Zaccharie Risacher to beat Pelicans

Zaccharie Risacher knocked down seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 117-100 win over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday to end their two-game losing streak.

Trae Young News / Yardbarker / January 8

Why Trae Young is a positive addition to the Wizards

Young and the Hawks didn't have a lot of better options than the Wizards, and the Wizards could do a lot worse than Young.

Young walks off after being traded mid-game in a surreal scene

How trading Young to Wizards makes it easier for Hawks to acquire Anthony Davis

Only two teams have interest in trading for Mavericks' Davis

Why the Mavericks should trade Davis and prioritize the future

Curious report emerges about Lakers center Deandre Ayton's future

Malik Williams News / Hoops Rumors / January 7

Hawks Waive Malik Williams

The Hawks have waived center Malik Williams, who had been on a two-way contract with the team, according to a press release. Because the move occurred prior to the league-wide salary guarantee date, Williams will receive just a prorated portion of his two-way salary.