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Hawks’ Eli Ndiaye To Have Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Hawks two-way player Eli Ndiaye has suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will undergo season-ending surgery in early January, the team announced (via Twitter).

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What is the Hawks Biggest Weakness As A Team?

At 15-14, the Atlanta Hawks are 9th in the current Eastern Conference Standings, but they are not far from being in the top six and a playoff team. However, this team has seemed to hit a bit of a wall, even with the return of Trae Young.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20

Skidding Hawks look to get right vs. suddenly trending Bulls

The Atlanta Hawks will try to regain their footing on Sunday when they host the resurgent Chicago Bulls for the first leg of a two-game series. Atlanta has lost six of its last eight games and was blown out 126-98 in its last game vs.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

2 Troubling Trends For The Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks got off to a hot start, despite Trae Young’s suffering a sprained MCL on Oct. 29. Young returned to the court to face the Charlotte Hornets on Dec.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 20

Ranking Atlanta Hawks Most Untouchable Trade Assets

When you get midway through December, it becomes trade season in the NBA. Teams are nearing the halfway point in the season and teams are going to have to decide whether to push their chips in the middle and try to go for it, become sellers and try to stockpile assets, or just stand pat and ride with the team they have.

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.

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / December 20

Hawks get smoked by Spurs in biggest loss of the season

After falling just short against a scorching Charlotte Hornets side on Thursday, the Atlanta Hawks were blown out on their home floor on Friday night, looking lifeless in a 126-98 defeat to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20

Dyson Daniels reveals the Victor Wembanyama problem that led to Hawks’ loss

ATLANTA, GA – If nobody knows by now, then they’re not watching: Victor Wembanyama is a problem. The Atlanta Hawks had just come off a tough loss against the Charlotte Hornets and had to come back in less than 24 hours and face one of the most unique players in the NBA.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 19

Four Big Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks' Blowout Loss Against The San Antonio Spurs

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks looked to bounce back after a rough comeback loss against Eastern Conference rival Charlotte Hornets in Trae Young's return.

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / December 19

Hawks can’t find rhythm, lose 126-98 to Spurs

The Atlanta Hawks were back at home on Friday night to face the San Antonio Spurs. Coming off a game against the Charlotte Hornets, where they stormed back late but lost, the Hawks were looking to get a win on the first game of their five-game homestead.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 19

Starting Lineups Announced For Hawks vs Spurs

It was a tough night for the Hawks on Thursday. In what was supposed to be the triumphant return of Trae Young to the lineup, the Hawks instead gave up 18 first half three pointers to the Hornets (who came into the game 22nd in three-point percentage) and lost.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Hawks’ Trae Young feels ‘fine’ after injury return, but won’t play vs. Spurs

The Atlanta Hawks fell short against the Charlotte Hornets in their latest game, but the good news is that they were able to get Trae Young back after missing time with a right MCL sprain.

Trae Young News / HITC / December 19

Trae Young return ends in defeat as worrying Hawks numbers fuel trade debate

Trae Young was back in the Atlanta Hawks line-up after a long layoff, returning from an MCL sprain that had kept him out since October 29. Expectations were high for Young’s comeback, but the night did not go as planned for Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson joins LeBron James in ultra-rare NBA club on birthday

Trae Young may have made his much-anticipated return from a knee injury on Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets, but the Atlanta Hawks have become Jalen Johnson’s team in his absence and that continued with Young still on a minutes restriction.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 18

Atlanta Hawks Announce Plans For Their Annual Holiday Game Fueled By Georgia Natural Gas

The Atlanta Hawks have announced the plans of their annual Holiday Game fueled by Georgia Natural Gas, the team’s official natural gas provider, on Tuesday, Dec.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Atlanta Hawks open to trading $30.7 million star to ‘vault’ into NBA Championship contention

The Atlanta Hawks are preparing for a major change to their roster. The Atlanta Hawks are currently the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 15-12 record in the 2025-26 NBA season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Hawks Announce Trae Young News After 22 Missed Games

The last time Trae Young saw action for the Atlanta Hawks was on Oct. 29 against the Brooklyn Nets. The four-time All-Star sprained the MCL in his right knee during that game and has since been working his way back to full strength.

Kristaps Porzingis News / SportsTalkATL / December 15

Kristaps Porzingis’ stint with the Hawks could be short-lived

According to Shams Charania, the Hawks are going to shutdown Kristaps Porzingis for the next two weeks with an illness and then re-evaluate things in an attempt to prioritize his long-term health this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 14

Jalen Johnson joins pair of legends by making history in Hawks' win

One way to become more of a household name is to make history and join legendary names. That's exactly what Jalen Johnson did during the Atlanta Hawks' 1201-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis to miss at least two more weeks

Nets use balanced scoring attack to blitz the Bucks

Zion Williamson helps Pelicans nab win in return against Bulls

Trail Blazers overcome Warriors

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Jalen Johnson News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Why Jalen Johnson Being the Face of Hawks Makes Sense Now

Every franchise eventually has to answer a simple question: who really represents us? For the Atlanta Hawks, that answer has long been Trae Young, the All-Star guard whose shooting range, flair, and offensive load have defined the team’s identity.