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Stock up/Stock Down for the Atlanta Hawks After Opening Week: Who is Rising and Falling?

Opening week is in the books for the Atlanta Hawks and they are leaving it with a 2-1 record. The season got started with road wins in Orlando and Charlotte, with the ladder coming by a franchise-record 47-point margin.

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The Quiz of the Day

PTH Roundtable: final record predictions

This is the fifth and final of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The final question: what is your regular season record prediction for the Hawks this season and where do they finish in the Eastern Conference?

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 25

Grading Every Hawks Player in Their Home Loss to the Houston Rockets

There is no shame in losing to a good team, and that is what happened to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. After starting the season 2-0 with wins over Orlando and Charlotte, the Hawks hosted the Houston Rockets, who were 2-0 themselves, and it was Houston that left State Farm Arena with a perfect record intact.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 25

Biggest Winners/Losers From Atlanta's Disappointing Loss To The Rockets

The Atlanta Hawks had a battle of the unbeatens on Saturday night against the Houston Rockets, and it did not go their way. After trailing for much of the game, the Hawks battled back and kept playing hard, making the Rockets sweat in the fourth quarter, but at the end of the day, a loss is a loss.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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

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

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / October 25

Hawks struggle shooting against the Rockets

The Atlanta Hawks took on the Houston Rockets in their first home game of the 2026-27 NBA season. Both teams entered the contest 2-0 and were on the second night of back-to-back.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / October 24

Hawks can’t keep up with Rockets in home opener, lose 121-114

The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Saturday night for their home opener to face the Houston Rockets. Both teams were coming off wins on their first night

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 24

Four Biggest Takeaways From Atlanta's Loss to the Houston Rockets

The undefeated season is no more. The Atlanta Hawks were faced with a tough task at home tonight against the Houston Rockets and were unable to answer the call.

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 24

Three Critical Storylines To Watch in Hawks vs Rockets Showdown Tonight

Don't look now, but the Atlanta Hawks have a chance to move to 3-0 tonight if they can find a way to defeat the Houston Rockets. Atlanta took care of business on Friday night, winning by 47 points against the Charlotte Hornets and getting their second win of the year in as many tries.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24

Rockets, Hawks vie to remain undefeated in new season

The Atlanta Hawks will try to start the year with three wins for the first time in six seasons on Saturday night when they face the Houston Rockets in Atlanta's home opener.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 24

Grading Every Hawks Player in Their 47-Point Win Over the Charlotte Hornets

The Atlanta Hawks had an impressive win on Friday night, taking down the Charlotte Hornets by 47 points, the biggest margin of victory in the history of the franchise.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Peachtree Hoops / October 24

Hawks showcase defensive potential in franchise-record win at Hornets

The Atlanta Hawks continued their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 season as they notched a record-margin victory against the Charlotte Hornets with a 128-81 battering on Friday night at Spectrum Center; a winning margin of 48 points.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 24

Biggest Winners and Losers From Atlanta's Impressive Win Over Charlotte

In what was the largest margin of victory in franchise history, the Atlanta Hawks destroyed the Charlotte Hornets by 47 points on Friday night and moved to 2-0 this season.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23

Hot-shooting Hawks set franchise mark with 47-point rout of Hornets

Jalen Johnson and reserve Aaron Wiggins each scored 19 points as visiting Atlanta blew out the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 on Friday, the biggest margin of victory in Hawks history.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / October 23

Aaron Wiggins looking like key acquisition for Hawks after hot start

It only cost the Atlanta Hawks a pair of second-round picks to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Two games into the season, Wiggins is looking like a massive bargain.

Bucks fall apart late in loss to Bulls after early start in home opener

Cavaliers suffer historic choke job in LeBron James' 76ers home debut

Jaylen Brown adds fuel to Celtics-76ers rivalry with a single emoji

Knicks owner James Dolan continues to destroy goodwill from NBA title

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains why he chose to sub out against Nuggets, ending notable streak

Kenny Smith putting up staggering money to bid for Las Vegas NBA team

One takeaway for every NBA team after first game — two for unbeaten Sixers, Thunder

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 23

Three Critical Storylines I'm Focused on in Atlanta vs. Charlotte Showdown

Both the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets both got wins on Wednesday and are 1-0 heading into their Friday night showdown. Charlotte is going to be down a couple of key players tonight, but this team still has talent, and they are playing at home.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 23

Hawks Vs Hornets: Preview, Injury Report and Projected Starters For Friday's Game

The 1-0 Atlanta Hawks are back in business tonight - with a familiar opponent on the schedule. However, the Charlotte Hornets aren't the same team that Atlanta had to hold off during the second half of the 2025-26 regular season.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Takeaways from the Hawks opening night win over the Magic

The NBA offseason is often a five-month soap opera, and this year’s could have won an Academy Award with how many superstars jumped from team to team. The Hawks weren’t a part of that, despite being pegged as an under-the-radar team lurking for the right opportunity to strike.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Field Level Media / October 21

Nickeil Alexander-Walker's late baskets key Hawks' win over Magic

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 31 points and hit a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the final two minutes to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks defeat the Orlando Magic 132-125 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.

Atlanta Hawks News / The Lead / October 21

Three Encouraging Developments from Atlanta Hawks Preseason

The preseason serves as a time for young players to battle for roster spots. Coaches use this time to test and tinker with new lineups. Most importantly, it’s the first time fans can see their new offseason additions.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Hawks enter historic Amazon Prime Video partnership for 2026-27 season

The Atlanta Hawks are just a day away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season on the road vs the Orlando Magic. The Hawks are looking to build off the success of last year, when they won their most games in a decade and pushed the New York Knicks further than any other team could in the NBA playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

Hawks player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season

The Atlanta Hawks have made player development one of their biggest points of emphasis over the last few years, and it has led to big seasons from several players.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19

Thunder sign Cason Wallace to massive contract extension

The Oklahoma City Thunder are all-in on Cason Wallace.

Thunder make pair of roster moves

Spurs, Thunder set to renew rivalry in season-opening clash

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is already doing insane things

Kevin Durant fires back at Mat Isbhia’s comments about him

Five bold predictions for the NBA's Western Conference

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Lindy's Sports / October 18

Dorian Finney-Smith talks Hawks, flipping real estate

On July 6, 2026, 11-year veteran Dorian Finney-Smith was traded by the Houston Rockets along with three second-round draft picks (Memphis’ in 2027; Houston’s in 2028 and 2033) to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for cash considerations (Salary flexibility and a $13 million trade exception), according to NBA.com.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Hawks Waive Cameron Corhen, Kobe Johnson

As expected, the Hawks have waived forward Cameron Corhen and guard Kobe Johnson, their two remaining camp invitees, the team announced today in a press release.