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Breaking Down the Atlanta Hawks Draft Picks, Protections & Lottery Odds

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is one week away and one lucky team is going to be able to climb to the top of one of the most anticipated drafts in recent memory, This draft has one of the top freshman classes that has ever entered the NBA before and there was a reason that so many teams were tanking at the end of the season.

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NBA insider sheds light on Atlanta Hawks offseason plans

With the sour taste of what happened over the final three games against the New York Knicks slowly beginning to fade, the focus now shifts to what could be a franchise-altering offseason for the Atlanta Hawks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 3

Three Biggest Questions Facing the Atlanta Hawks This Offseason

While the Hawks shocked many by the season they had this year, both good and bad, there are still some questions that need to be answered. Despite gaining

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 2

Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Report Confirms The Hawks' Upcoming Offseason Plans

The Atlanta Hawks season ended on Thursday when they lost in resounding fashion to the New York Knicks and now the work begins for Atlanta on what is a very interesting offseason ahead.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '25 points in less than 30 minutes' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

C.J. McCollum News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 2

The One Player the Atlanta Hawks Can't Afford to Lose This Offseason

While the Atlanta Hawks came into the postseason without much expectation, there was one player who gave a hefty reminder to the rest of the basketball world about how good he actually is.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2

3 players Hawks must trade to take next step after embarrassing end to Knicks series

Although the Atlanta Hawks had a phenomenal season by all accounts, the 51-point loss to the New York Knicks was egregious. It should cause a slight reset for the franchise.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 2

Could Hawks look to trade former #1 overall pick?

While the Atlanta Hawks’ last calendar year has been a resounding success — setting a strong foundation for the future — the one glaring disappointment surrounds former No.

Quin Snyder News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 1

Atlanta Hawks Exit Interview Notes and Quotes: What Did Onsi Saleh, Quin Snyder, and Others Have To Say?

The Atlanta Hawks season came to a crushing end last night against the New York Knicks in a game six blowout loss. While a tough moment, it should not overshadow what the Hawks were able to accomplish this season.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1

Hawks’ Dyson Daniels gets real on what happened in Mitchell Robinson fight

With the Atlanta Hawks suffering an ugly 51-point loss in Game 6 against the New York Knicks on Thursday, 140-89, eliminating them from the NBA Playoffs in the first round, there was an altercation between the two teams that set the game ablaze.

Atlanta Hawks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1

Former NBA No. 1 overall pick may be traded this summer

One former No. 1 overall pick may be speedrunning his Anthony Bennett arc. The Atlanta Hawks could potentially trade away young forward Zaccharie Risacher this offseason, John Hollinger of The Athletic reported on Friday.

Atlanta Hawks News / Scoop B / May 2

The Summer Grind: Atlanta Hawks’ Jalen Johnson & Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Lessons Learned and the Path to the Podium

The silence of an empty arena after a playoff exit is usually where the real work begins. In the wake of their respective seasons, I spoke with two of the league’s most intriguing talents—Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker—to discuss how they process disappointment and transform it into an off-season blueprint.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / EasySportz / May 1

Knicks Embarrass Hawks in Historic Beatdown

This wasn’t just a loss. This was a wake-up call. The Atlanta Hawks walked into a playoff game with a chance to compete—and got completely run off the floor by the New York Knicks in one of the most lopsided performances in NBA playoff history.

Zaccharie Risacher News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher gets brutally honest on role change during season

The Atlanta Hawks’ season ended in decisive fashion Thursday night, and Zaccharie Risacher did not shy away from reflecting on a challenging sophomore campaign marked by a shifting role.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Buddy Hield News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1

Hawks’ Buddy Hield makes feelings on his role extremely clear

As the Atlanta Hawks lost by 51 points to the New York Knicks in Game 6 to eliminate them from the NBA Playoffs, there’s no denying how humbling it is for the team to lose on those terms.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Wire / May 1

Report: Hawks could look to trade Zaccharie Risacher

The Atlanta Hawks just got bounced. Now comes the hard part. According to The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the idea of Atlanta moving former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher “can’t be ruled out.” Risacher, selected first overall in 2024, never quite found his footing this season.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Three horrendous games shouldn’t overshadow a positive season for the Hawks

With their backs against the wall facing elimination in their home building, the Atlanta Hawks delivered one of the most embarrassing playoff performances in NBA history.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1

Knicks clinch series with historically dominant win over Hawks

The New York Knicks did far more than just win a game or even clinch a playoff series on Thursday night. The New York Knicks put together a masterpiece that will go down in NBA history.

Tempers flare in Knicks-Hawks blowout as multiple players are ejected

Watch: Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout

Internet reacts to Knicks taking 61-point lead on Hawks in Game 6

Jamal Murray's awful night sends Nuggets home in six games

Celtics stay ice-cold from three-point range in Game 6 loss to 76ers

Grant Hill dropped the craziest line about Joel Embiid in Game 6

Shaquille O`Neal News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1

Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout

Shaquille O’Neal has still got his fastball.

Knicks clinch series with historically dominant win over Hawks

Tempers flare in Knicks-Hawks Game 6 blowout as multiple players are ejected

Knicks finish off Hawks with record-setting 51-point blowout

The 'Active NBA 50-point scorers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1

Tempers flare in Knicks-Hawks blowout as players are ejected

Tempers flare in Knicks-Hawks Game 6 blowout as multiple players are ejected

Facing elimination at home down 3-2 in their first-round series, the Atlanta Hawks didn't show much fight. Until guard Dyson Daniels started an actual fight after the game was out of hand.

Knicks clinch series with historically dominant win over Hawks

Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout

Internet reacts to Knicks taking 61-point lead on Hawks in Game 6

The '3 3-pointer NBA playoff games' quiz