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The Hawks haven’t forgotten how last season ended. It’d be difficult even if they tried. Atlanta led the Knicks 2-1 in the first round before losing three straight games, including a 51-point beating at home in Game 6.

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Three Atlanta Hawks Storylines I am Buying (and two I am not) Entering Training Camp

Just like that, the NBA offseason is wrapping up and training camp is right around the corner. The Atlanta Hawks will head to Nashville to compete in training camp and then open up the preseason against the Memphis Grizzlies on Oct.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 25

Notes and Quotes From Onsi Saleh's Preseason Media Availability

The 2026-2027 NBA season is right around the corner. The Atlanta Hawks are opening training camp next week in Nashville, and it will be the official start to what Atlanta hopes is a return to the playoffs, but with a better ending.

Atlanta Hawks News / Fadeaway World / September 24

NBA Hall Of Famer Bob Pettit, Who Won The League’s First MVP Award, Dies At Age 93

NBA legend Bob Pettit, who won the league’s first MVP award in the 1955-56 season and led the St. Louis Hawks (now the Atlanta Hawks) to their first NBA championship in 1958, has passed away at age 93.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Hawks share poignant reflection on Bob Pettit after NBA legend’s death

The Atlanta Hawks joined the basketball community in mourning the death of NBA legend Bob Pettit on Thursday. LSU, Pettit’s alma mater, announced his passing.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 24

Three Most important Atlanta Hawks Position Battles I'm Watching in Training Camp

Training camp is going to begin for the majority of the NBA next week, and the Atlanta Hawks are entering camp with a roster they feel confident will get them back to the playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 24

Atlanta Hawks Draft Picks: Updated Look at Every Selection in 2027, 2028 & Beyond

It has been an adventure for Atlanta Hawks draft picks so far this decade. In the summer of 2022, Atlanta made one of the worst trades in franchise history, sending four first-round picks to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Dejounte Murray.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / The Lead / September 24

The Atlanta Hawks Are Banking on Dorian Finney-Smith to Bounce Back

As the Atlanta Hawks navigate a roster crunch, they made a trade with the Charlotte Hornets to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith. In return, Atlanta gave up Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations.

Keon Johnson News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Hawks Announce Signing Of Keon Johnson

Former first-round pick Keon Johnson has signed with the Hawks, the team announced in an email. No contract details were released, but it’s likely to be an Exhibit 10 deal with a training camp invitation.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 23

Three Atlanta Hawks Fighting For Their Jobs This Preseason

While anything can happen in the NBA, it looks like the Atlanta Hawks roster is set for the upcoming season, at least for the first part of the year. After yesterday's trade to send Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard to Charlotte for Dorian Finney-Smith, the Hawks roster crunch has been solved and the team is still under the luxury tax for the season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Fadeaway World / September 23

Atlanta Hawks Biggest Strengths And Weaknesses Heading Into 2026-27

A year ago, the Atlanta Hawks were still trying to figure out if they could build another winner around Trae Young. Now Trae is gone, Jalen Johnson is an All-NBA player, CJ McCollum is running the backcourt, and half the rotation looks built to make life miserable for opposing guards.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / September 23

Rookie Kingston Flemings Discusses Call of Duty Video Game Collaboration

After being picked No. 8 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings has already started to grow his brand off the basketball court.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 23

Three Biggest Takeaways From Atlanta's trade to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith

In what is likely to be the final move for the Atlanta Hawks before the regular season begins, Atlanta sent Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard to Charlotte in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith, who the Hornets acquired earlier in the offseason from the Houston Rockets.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 23

Three Burning Questions Ahead of Atlanta Hawks Training Camp

Training camp doesn't carry the same importance for NBA teams that it does in other sports. It's only a few days, and all competition is internal. However, it's a good opportunity to build chemistry and start to nail down rotation patterns.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 23

Updated Salary Cap/Roster Outlook For The Atlanta Hawks After Dorian Finney-Smith Trade

In what should be the final piece of business for the Atlanta Hawks before the season officially begins, Atlanta traded Ryan Nembhard and Buddy Hield to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday and got back veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 23

Hornets expected to waive Ryan Nembhard after Hawks trade

The Hornets are expected to waive guard Ryan Nembhard after acquiring him from the Hawks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Charlotte completed the trade Tuesday night, sending Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Nembhard, Buddy Hield and cash.

Buddy Hield News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Buddy Hield Joins 7th NBA Team as 3-Player Trade Keeps Ex-Warriors Star In Eastern Conference

Buddy Hield’s final regular-season game with the Atlanta Hawks offered one more reminder of the skill that has kept him around the NBA for a decade. He scored 31 points against Miami and knocked down seven 3-pointers.

Ryan Nembhard News / Hoops Rumors / September 22

Ryan Nembhard Likely To Be Waived By Hornets

The Hornets are expected to waive Ryan Nembhard after acquiring him in a trade with the Hawks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The trade was officially completed on Tuesday night with veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith going to Atlanta in exchange for Buddy Hield, Nembhard and cash.

Trae Young News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 22

Trae Young Opens Up About Why His Tenure With the Atlanta Hawks Was Unsuccessful

Coming into last season, everyone in the NBA community knew that Trae Young's tenure with the Hawks was numbered. Young addressed this recently, and we will dive into how changes in management had the writing on the wall for his next chapter.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22

Dorian Finney-Smith left in limbo after second trade of summer

Last summer, Finney-Smith signed with the Houston Rockets, in part because he wanted to return to Texas. Now he's buried on the Atlanta Hawks depth chart after being traded for the second time this summer.

Hawks, Hornets swap veterans in three-player trade

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NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22

Hawks, Hornets swap veterans in three-player trade

With the two veterans in Hield and Finney-Smith swapping teams, it'll be intriguing to see which of the two makes a bigger impact for their new team.

Hawks C Henri Veesaar tears ACL in workout, to miss ‘26-27

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Atlanta Hawks News / EssentiallySports / September 22

Atlanta Hawks Face Major Setback as 22-Year-Old Center to Miss Entire Season Due to Heartbreaking Injury

The Atlanta Hawks are gearing up for another inspired run in the upcoming season, with coach Quin Snyder entering his fifth season with the team. Atlanta will parade a retained core, led by Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Onyeka Okongwu.