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Instant Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks' Loss Against The Los Angeles Clippers

Tonight, the Hawks came into this game looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the number one-seeded Detroit Pistons. However, that would not be the case as they looked even worse at home and were without many of their scoring leaders in tonight's matchup with the Clippers.

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Short-handed Hawks overwhelmed by Clippers in 115–92 home loss

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a rough outing on Tuesday night at home, falling 115–92 to the visiting LA Clippers in front of 16,470 fans at State Farm Arena.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 3

Starting Lineups For Tonight's Game Between the Hawks and the Clippers

The Atlanta Hawks have played the most road games in the NBA this season, and they just had a back-to-back in Philadelphia and Detroit, splitting the games 1-1.

Jalen Johnson News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 3

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.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

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

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / December 3

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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.

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.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

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.

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.