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Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / January 26

Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher, Kristaps Porzingis nearing return

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher and center Kristaps Porzingis are getting closer to a return to the lineup. Both players have missed the last eight games, Risacher with a bone contusion on his left knee and Porzingis with left Achilles tendinitis.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 25

Hawks out to tame Pacers for second time this season

The Atlanta Hawks will try to continue to change their lack of success at home on when they host the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Atlanta beat the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Friday and has won two straight games.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 25

The Wildest Trade Deadline Scenarios For the Atlanta Hawks

The 2026 NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away. There has only been one trade so far this season and it involved the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, signaling the end of the Young era in Atlanta and opening up other possibilities for the Hawks.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

Hawks face critical trade deadline decisions with Trae Young gone and center depth in shambles

The 2026 NBA trade deadline presents the Atlanta Hawks with a defining moment. With Trae Young now in Washington, Atlanta has both the flexibility and the necessity to reshape its roster.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 25

One Trade That Could Quietly Change the Atlanta Hawks Playoff Outlook

The 2026 NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away. There has only been one trade so far this season and it involved the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, signaling the end of the Young era in Atlanta and opening up other possibilities for the Hawks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 24

Why the Hawks' Biggest Trade Deadline Need Might Not Be What People Expect

The NBA trade deadlie is rapidly approaching and the Atlanta Hawks seem poised to make a move. As of February 5th, 2026, NBA teams will be banned from making further trades.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 24

Analyst Proposes Surprising Trade Deadline Plan For the Hawks

The 2026 NBA trade deadline is two weeks away. There has only been one trade so far this season and it involved the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, signaling the end of the Young era in Atlanta and opening up other possibilities for the Hawks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Hawks All-Star Hopeful Cagey About 2026 Slam Dunk Contest

1990 was the last year that the Atlanta Hawks had a player who was an All-Star Game and All-Star Slam Dunk Contest participant in the same season. That

Jalen Johnson News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Jalen Johnson had 23 points and 18 rebounds as the Hawks continue building their post-Trae identity

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Friday night, and Jalen Johnson was the best player on the floor. Since trading Trae Young, Atlanta has been searching for a new identity.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Hawks’ Quin Snyder praises Jalen Johnson’s late-game execution: ‘I want everything’

ATLANTA, GA – You can call it a mini-slump. For a three-game stretch, Jalen Johnson hadn’t looked like the same player he did that had many people raving about him this season.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

The Kristaps Porzingis Trade Is Not As Bad As People Thought

When the Kristaps Porzingis trade went down, a lot of people saw it as a short sighted gamble. The reaction focused on his injury history and inconsistent availability.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / January 22

Two teams no longer involved in trade talks for Mavericks' Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis remains a name to monitor.

Mavericks weighing more than trades as Anthony Davis timeline lingers

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Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Trade Deadline Plan: Why the Atlanta Hawks May Stand Pat

The noise around Atlanta has been loud for months. Big names in rumors, trade machine screenshots, and daily debate all point to one idea: the Hawks must do something at the trade deadline.

Jalen Johnson News / EasySportz / January 22

Hawks 124, Grizzlies 122 — Jalen Johnson Is the Future of the Atlanta Hawks

Wednesday night’s 124–122 win over Memphis wasn’t a breakout moment for Jalen Johnson — it was a continuation. Another chapter in what has quietly become one of the most important seasons in Atlanta Hawks history, as the franchise appears to have a future superstar firmly in place.

C.J. McCollum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

What the Hawks saw on CJ McCollum’s potential game-winner in brutal ending vs. Bucks

ATLANTA, GA – 11 seconds left, no timeouts, and down by two points. The Atlanta Hawks still had a fighting chance against the Milwaukee Bucks in a game where they started 0-for-21 from three and found themselves down as much as 23 points to start the second half.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Scoop B / January 20

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NBA News / Yardbarker / January 9

2020 Russell Westbrook trade led to timing of Trae Young deal for Wizards

The Washington Wizards didn't have a lot of competitors when they dealt for Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. They still made the move a month before the trade deadline.

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

Hawks announce Trae Young trade with Wizards: ‘One of the franchise greats’

Brutal Anthony Davis injury tanks his already-questionable trade value

Former No. 1 pick could be key to Hawks' pursuit of Anthony Davis

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