Atlanta Hawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Five Biggest Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks First 25 Games

To start the season, the Atlanta Hawks have been one of the NBA's biggest surprise teams, and what has really caught the attention of most people is the production they've been getting from unlikely major contributors.

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An Atlanta Hawks hypothetical trade for Anthony Davis

As reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks are among the teams interested in the services of Anthony Davis. “Anthony Davis of the Dallas Mavericks, another former NBA champion, is expected to be a critical trade target of several teams, including many of the East’s contenders,” Charania writes.

Trae Young News / SportsTalkATL / December 9

Report: Hawks’ Trae Young 'optimistic' about returning this month

Along with reporting that the Atlanta Hawks have interest in trading for ten-time All-Star Anthony Davis, Shams Charania also notes that star point guard Trae Young , who has missed the last month with a knee injury, is optimistic about returning in December.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Jacob Toppin News / Hoops Rumors / December 8

Hawks foward undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

Third-year forward Jacob Toppin, who is on a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks, will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery on Monday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 8

Are the Hawks a Team That Giannis Antetokounmpo Would Force His Way To?

The Atlanta Hawks are 14-11 and just wrapped up a very challenging portion of their schedule. Atlanta has played 15 road games already this season and just had a week when they had multiple back-to-backs.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 7

Atlanta Hawks Get A Much Needed Break at Just The Right Time

The Atlanta Hawks have played one of the most challenging schedules in the NBA from a logistical standpoint. They have played 15 road games compared to just 10 home games and had two back-to-back's this week, both with travel.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

Atlanta Hawks Guard Emerges As Atlanta’s Three-Point Specialist

The Atlanta Hawks added much-needed shooting this summer after acquiring Kristaps Porziņģis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard. Atlanta finished

Jalen Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Jalen Johnson keeps triple-double streak alive with monster game vs. Wizards

The Atlanta Hawks have managed to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference standings despite an injury to star point guard Trae Young. A big reason why the

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 6

Instant Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks' Bounce Back Win Against The Washington Wizards

Tonight, the Hawks came into this game on a struggling stretch, losers of their last three games. This, however, would end as the Hawks went on to close the deal and get a much-needed win against a young, struggling Washington Wizards team.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 6

Jalen Johnson's triple-double helps Hawks handle Wizards

Jalen Johnson recorded his second consecutive triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists as the visiting Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 131-116 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday.