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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Voices His Support for Nickeil Alexander-Walker to Win Most Improved Player

When the Hawks signed Nickeil Alexander-Walker away from the Minnesota Timberwolves this past summer, the signing was praised and Atlanta was given a lot of credit for getting a young player on a great deal to come off the bench and help their team.

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Latest projections for Hawks’ 2 first-round picks in ClutchPoints’ NBA Mock Draft

The Atlanta Hawks are in a unique position that other teams can’t relate to. They have a chance to make the playoffs while also having the opportunity at a draft pick in the lottery.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 9

Does the Hawks decision to not Play Zaccharie Risacher last night say anything about his future?

The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the talks of the NBA since the All-Star Break and leading into the playoffs. They have surged into 5th place in the Eastern Conference and with two games to go, they have a strong chance to land inside the top six and avoid the play-in tournament for the first time since 2021.

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Quin Snyder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

Quin Snyder puts blame on Hawks despite controversial officiating in loss to Cavs

The Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday fell short of clinching a spot in the playoffs after dropping their critical game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 122-116, at Rocket Arena.

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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 / Hoops Wire / April 8

Cavs offer glimpse of playoff version in win over Hawks

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 122-116 hard-fought home win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. 1. That third quarter? That is who the Cavaliers need to be in the playoffs.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 8

Instant Takeaways From the Atlanta Hawks Rough Loss Against the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Atlanta Hawks got another chance at a postseason-bound opponent tonight, and it was nothing short of a good test as both teams could be playing each other in the first round.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / April 8

Hawks’ fourth quarter comeback falls short, lose to Cavs 122-116

The Atlanta Hawks were in Cleveland on Wednesday evening to face the Cavaliers. This is a matchup that has the potential to be a first-round playoff series, as the Cavaliers are more than certain going to be locked into the No.3 or No.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 8

Starting Lineups Announced For Tonight's Hawks-Cavaliers Matchup

The NBA regular season is winding down and there is a potential first round playoff preview tonight in Cleveland. If the season ended today, the Hawks and the Cavaliers would play a best of seven series and it feels like the most likely scenario right now.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 8

Final Picks and Predictions For Tonight's Hawks-Cavaliers Matchup

Three games remain in the Atlanta Hawks' regular season, and there is a lot at stake in their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight. With a win, the Hawks would clinch a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference and a playoff spot for the first time since 2021, a year in which they made the conference finals.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 8

Cavs finally could have majority of rotation vs. Hawks

The Cavaliers don’t have much left to figure out. They’ve already secured home-court advantage for the first round. Climbing higher than No. 4 in the East isn’t likely with just three games remaining.

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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 / Hoops Wire / April 8

Cavs vs. Hawks: Late-season matchup with playoff implications

The Cavaliers don’t have much left to sort out in the regular season standings, but Wednesday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks could still offer a useful preview of what’s ahead.

Atlanta Hawks News / EasySportz / April 7

The Hawks Are the Team Nobody Wants to Face Right Now

With the playoffs right around the corner, one team is quietly turning into a nightmare matchup for the entire Eastern Conference—the Atlanta Hawks. Winners of 18 of their last 21 games, Atlanta isn’t just hot—they’re arguably the most dangerous team in the East heading into the postseason.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 7

Updated NBA Playoff Picture: Hawks Still in Control For No. 5 Seed In East

There are three games left to go in the NBA season for the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta had its four game winning streak snapped last night against the Knicks in a close, hard fought game, but Atlanta did not see their post season hopes diminished in any way.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Hawks’ Quin Snyder blasts Goga Bitadze for ‘dirty play’ that led to Jock Landale’s injury

Recently, the Atlanta Hawks saw Jock Landale go down with an ankle injury after Orlando Magic journeyman Goga Bitadze pulled him down in dirty fashion, earning an ejection from the game, but no suspension.

NBA News / EasySportz / April 7

Eastern Conference Seeding Chaos, Surging Hawks, and a Play-In Bloodbath

With just five days left in the regular season, the Eastern Conference isn’t just tight—it’s absolute chaos. And unlike most years, even the teams that have clinched still have everything to play for.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7

Knicks' Jalen Brunson takes over late to down Hawks

With their recent 18-2 surge, the Atlanta Hawks have shown they have what it takes to compete with the Eastern Conference's best teams. What they don't have is a player like Jalen Brunson.

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks

CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count

Magic continue playoff push with win over Pistons

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C.J. McCollum News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6

CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count

CJ McCollum was mere milliseconds away Monday from highlight reel immortality. The Atlanta Hawks trailed the New York Knicks 108-105 with 1.2 seconds left on the clock at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 6

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker inched closer to adding an individual accolade to his resume with a stellar performance in a thriller versus the New York Knicks.

Jalen Brunson's huge fourth quarter powers Knicks over Hawks

CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count

Magic continue playoff push with win over Pistons

Latest Cade Cunningham update signals good news for Pistons

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