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On YouTubeJalen Johnson News / BasketballNews.com / December 11
Jalen Johnson’s star breakout season is keeping Atlanta alive in the East
Missing Trae Young due to a knee injury, Jalen Johnson has stepped up his game and is showing that he can be a capable star to build a team on. Jalen Johnson’s rise was kind of expected and supposed to happen this season.
Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 11
Hawks Shouldn’t Pursue Davis Amid Trade Rumors
As soon as reports surfaced that the Atlanta Hawks are expected to be suitors for Anthony Davis, trade-machine ideas started flying. On paper, adding a superstar big looks like a fast track back into relevance.
Jason Collins News / The Spun / December 11
Former NBA Player Jason Collins Has Stage 4 Cancer
The NBA community learned Thursday that Jason Collins has Stage 4 cancer. Collins, a first-round pick from the 2001 NBA Draft, was an All-Pac 10 player at Stanford before making the jump to the pros.
The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / December 11
Charting the early season Atlanta Hawks (part 2) 
Giannis rumblings aside, it’s been a quiet week for the Atlanta Hawks (14-11), who are enjoying a few days off as part of an unofficial quarter-of-the-season
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.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 10
Atlanta Hawks Front Office Picked As Top One 'On The Rise' In Latest Anonymous Survey
When he was hired to replace former general manager Landry Fields, Onsi Saleh was a relatively unknown member of the front office after being with the organization for only a year.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 10
Atlanta Hawks Tumble Multiple Spots In Latest Power Rankings With Biggest Weakness Being Highlighted
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-backs this week, both with travel.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / The Lead / December 10
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Is the Signing of the Offseason
The Atlanta Hawks entered the 2025 NBA offseason desperate to find another guard to fill their needs on the offensive and defensive end. They decided to address these needs by acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for four years, $62 million.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / December 10
Rich Paul suggests Jalen Johnson/Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
It’s starting to look like a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is inevitable, with the likelihood of it happening before the deadline increasing by the day. The Bucks are not a championship contender, and they have very few avenues to meaningfully upgrade the roster around him.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 10
2026 NBA Mock Draft: With Top Pick, Hawks Select Guard Who Is Drawing Anthony Edwards Comparisons
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-backs this week, both with travel.
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / December 10
25 in 25: No. 5 Josh Smith
This is a series that looks at the best Atlanta Hawks of the past 25 seasons dating back to the 2000-01 season. No. 6 Jeff Teague can be found here. Even
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 9
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.
Anthony Davis News / SportsTalkATL / December 9
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.
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
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
Zach Lowe News / NBA Analysis Network / December 5
Zach Lowe breaks down why Atlanta Hawks are best trade team for Giannis, but one player is a ‘deal-breaker’
The Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes are well and truly underway, as the NBA world speculates where the Greek superstar’s next destination could be.
Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 5
Hawks Star Forward Enjoying Breakout Shooting Season
The Atlanta Hawks brought in Kristaps Porziņģis this past summer for his rim protection and 3-point shooting. His long-range marksmanship pairs perfectly with Jalen Johnson, as he wants to attack the rim whenever he can.
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