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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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 2

Atlanta Hawks Offseason Primer: Free Agents, Draft Capital, Salary Cap Space, Trades

The Atlanta Hawks had an impressive 46-36 season that included a 20-6 mark after the All-Star break, which was impressive considering how many times this roster changed over the season.

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How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Dyson Daniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2

Why Hawks’ Dyson Daniels was fined $25,000 after Game 6 vs. Knicks

The NBA imposed fines on Friday following an on-court altercation in Game 6 between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks, with guard Dyson Daniels penalized $25,000 for his role in the incident.

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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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 2

Three Thoughts From Atlanta Hawks Exit Interviews: Why Onsi Saleh Has the Right Plan Moving Forward

The Atlanta Hawks season ended in embarassing fashion on Thursday with a 51-point loss to the New York Knicks, but despite that result, the Hawks should feel good about what they were able to accomplish this season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / May 2

Thursday thumping reminded Hawks progress that’s still needed

If you missed Game 6 the other night, keep it that way. It was a disaster rolled into a catastrophe, then deep fried and dipped in calamity. And unfortunately, the Hawks (46-36) just need to own it until training camp rolls around in September.

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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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

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

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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

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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

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