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Hawks Update Playing Status Of Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker Ahead of Big Matchup With Lakers

If the Atlanta Hawks pull off a win tonight, it will be one of the most impressive wins they've had in the Quin Snyder era. While both Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker were questionable heading into tonight's game, they have been officially ruled out for the Hawks.

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Quin Snyder details the major change of Hawks’ new offensive identity

The Atlanta Hawks have looked a bit different on offense for the past week, and there’s no surprise as to why. With Trae Young sidelined with a sprained MCL, the team has to find ways to generate offense, and it may not be as easy as it was.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Hawks Announce Kristaps Porzingis Development on Saturday

The Atlanta Hawks enter Saturday’s key home game against the Los Angeles Lakers dealing with a mounting injury list that threatens their rise in the Eastern Conference.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / November 8

Hawks show fight but fall late to Raptors

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks came out firing on Friday night, showing energy and precision through three quarters, but a late surge from the Toronto Raptors handed them a 109–97 loss at State Farm Arena.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Trae Young News / Hardwood Heroics / November 8

'We Still Have a Lot of Firepower' – Atlanta Hawks Star Expresses Confidence in the Team’s Ability to Compete Sans Trae Young

The Atlanta Hawks are now 2-2 without their star point guard, Trae Young, following their 109-97 home loss against the Toronto Raptors yesterday in the NBA Cup group stage.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8

1 overreaction trade Hawks must target after Trae Young injury

The Atlanta Hawks were expected to be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference heading into the 2025-26 season. But just like any other team that needs to integrate a few new parts, the Hawks needed time to jell.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8

Kristaps Porzingis reveals how to unlock Hawks’ firepower without Trae Young

ATLANTA, GA – It was all good until it wasn’t. The Atlanta Hawks came out in the first half of their game against the Toronto Raptors, clicking on all cylinders.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 7

Instant Takeaways From The Hawks NBA Cup Tournament Loss Against The Raptors

The Atlanta Hawks continued NBA Cup Tournament play tonight, as they took on the Toronto Raptors in an opening night rematch. The Hawks will take on the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow night, but before we discuss that, we must recap the events of the game, as the Hawks dropped their first game in Cup Tournament play.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / November 7

Hawks go cold on offense in second half, lose 109-97 to Raptors

The Atlanta Hawks were at home on Friday evening to face the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Cup group stage play. These two teams have seen each other already in the season opener, with the Hawks losing.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 7

Starting Lineups Announced for Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors

Tonight's matchup with the Toronto Raptors is more than just another game for the Atlanta Hawks. This will be their second NBA Cup game, the first of which resulted in a commanding, double-digits win for the Hawks over an injured Indiana Pacers team.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / November 7

Rivals suspect Hawks would listen to offers for Trae Young

Trae Young’s name isn’t on the trade block, but teams around the league believe Atlanta will listen. Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported that a rival executive thinks the Hawks will pick up the phone if calls come in.

Trae Young News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Hawks Winning Without Trae Young: Defense, Depth, and a Smarter Shot Profile

Hawks winning without Trae Young is not a fluke. Young’s right MCL sprain forced Atlanta to rethink how it wins. The Hawks have indeed built a plan that scales: defend, rebound, and share the ball. Moreover, this stretch looks sustainable and travels, which signals Hawks success without Trae Young is real.

Jalen Johnson News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 6

Why Jalen Johnson Should Go In The Top Five Of A 2021 NBA Re-Draft

Jalen Johnson has been a really interesting case study since being drafted in the 2021 NBA Draft. Taking into account that he was selected outside of the draft lottery, he's been a massive success.