Atlanta Hawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jonathan Kuminga Ruled Out For Tonight's Matchup Against Dallas Due To Ongoing Injury

The Atlanta Hawks are looking to extend their winning streak to seven tonight when they host the Dallas Mavericks. This is the first meeting of the season between the two teams and it comes at a point in the season where the Hawks are looking to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference and build for a potential playoff run.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s ‘come together’ revelation on Atlanta’s in-season maturity

The Atlanta Hawks are currently on a six-game winning streak and are over .500 for the first time since December. They’ve gotten hot at the right time as there’s just over a month left in the season, and there is still a chance for them to make up ground in the Eastern Conference standings.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 10

Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks: Game Preview, Injury Report, Projected Starting Lineups for Tonight's Matchup

Beating a 76ers team with three of their four best players out shouldn't be touted as a win that shows the Hawks are an underrated playoff team. However, a 125-116 win that the Hawks took control over in the second half marks their sixth straight win and topples the 76ers out of the No.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / March 10

What do Atlanta’s on-off numbers reveal?

Don’t look now, but the Atlanta Hawks are picking up a bit of momentum as we enter the closing stretch of the NBA season. Atlanta has won seven out of their last eight games – including the last six in a row – and have opened up a commanding five-and-a-half game lead over the 11th place, Milwaukee Bucks, in the Eastern Conference standings.

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point games in one NBA postseason' quiz

The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 10

Lou Williams Drops Two-Word Reaction After Fan Trolls Him Over Hawks’ Magic City Night Cancellation

After the league formally cancelled the Hawks’ planned collaboration with Magic City, former 17-year veteran Lou Williams was quickly trolled by fans about it.

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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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Total Pro Sports / March 10

Atlanta Hawks Voice Disappointment After NBA Cancels ‘Magic City Night’ Promotion

The Atlanta Hawks had it all planned out for their collaboration with Magic City on March 16. Even the league has already approved ATL’s plans to host a ‘Magic City Night’ on the day they play the Orlando Magic.

Adam Silver News / EssentiallySports / March 9

Adam Silver Cancels Hawks’ Magic City Night After 'Significant Concerns' Rock NBA

The Atlanta Hawks organization and their extensive fanbase were looking forward to the “Magic City Night” event, scheduled for March 16. It was being promoted as an evening to celebrate the city’s vibrant culture in partnership with the legendary ‘Magic City’ club, which is an adult entertainment venue.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 9

Hawks put 6-game win streak on the line vs. Mavericks 7-game skid

The Atlanta Hawks look to extend their season-high winning streak to seven games on Tuesday when they host the struggling Dallas Mavericks, who have lost seven in a row.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9

Hawks break silence on Magic City Night promotion cancellation

The Atlanta Hawks raised more than a few eyebrows when the organization announced they were hosting a Magic City-themed promotion night during their March 16 game against the Orlando Magic.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 9

Luke Kornet's push to cancel Hawks' Magic City promotion works

Luka Kornet has blocked 356 shots in his nine-year NBA career. On Monday, he managed to block an entire game.

Hawks 'very disappointed’ after NBA cancels Magic City promotion

Hawks put win streak on the line vs. Mavericks seven-game skid

Celtics' Jayson Tatum looking closer to old self in win over Cavaliers

James Harden reaches 29,000-point plateau as Cavs rip 76ers

Bam Adebayo leads surging Heat vs. wilting Wizards

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 9

Hawks ‘very disappointed’ after NBA cancels planned Magic City Night promotion

The Atlanta Hawks say they respect the NBA’s decision to cancel their planned “Magic City Night” promotion, even if they strongly disagree with it. The team released a statement after the league stepped in and shut down the event, which had been scheduled for March 16 in conjunction with Atlanta’s game against the Orlando Magic.

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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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / March 9

NBA cancels Hawks' controversial strip club promotion

The NBA stepped in to cancel the Atlanta Hawks' planned collaboration with local strip club Magic City. NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement Monday indicating that his office decided to scrap the promotion.