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On YouTubeAtlanta Hawks News / The Lead / April 13
The Atlanta Hawks Are Playing with House Money
Since the All-Star break, the Atlanta Hawks have been soaring. The Hawks are playing with house money, and they know it. While Atlanta had expectations of being a playoff team before the season, those expectations wavered throughout the season.
The '2025 NBA double-double leader by team' quiz
How many of the players to lead their NBA team in double-doubles for the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / EasySportz / April 13
Hawks vs Knicks First-Round Series Preview and Prediction
The 2026 NBA Playoffs open with a matchup that looks straightforward on paper but feels anything but in reality. The Atlanta Hawks, a No. 6 seed, take on the No.
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 12
Atlanta Hawks Playoff Schedule: Dates, Times, Opponents, TV Channel
We have an NBA Playoff TV schedule. Well for game one anyway. With the results today, the Hawks will end the season as the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the New York Knicks on Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
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 / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 12
First Thoughts On The Hawks-Knicks First Round NBA Playoffs Matchup
The NBA playoff matchups in the Eastern Conference are set. After coming into Sunday as the likely No. 5 seed, the Orlando Magic's stunning loss to the Boston Celtics paired with the Hawks losing and Raptors winning, means that the Hawks are going to be the No.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 12
Instant Takeaways From the Atlanta Hawks Season Finale Loss Against the Miami Heat
Coming into this game, the Atlanta Hawks had officially clinched a playoff spot with their win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, and as a result, decided to sit their starters for rest tonight.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 12
Hawks choose first-round matchup with Knicks on season's final day
With a win on the final day of the NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks could have clinched fifth place in the East and a first-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, they sat their starters and let fate — and the Boston Celtics — decide their playoff seed.
NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / April 12
Hawks end regular season with 143-117 loss against the Heat 
The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Sunday to face the Miami Heat for the final regular-season game. With the Hawks clinching a playoff spot, there wasn’t much for the Hawks to play for in this game unless they cared about being either the No.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 12
Starting Lineups Announced For Tonight's Game Between Atlanta and Miami
Game time is almost here for the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat. In the regular season finale, the Hawks and the Heat face each other and there are playoff implications for botht teams.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 12
Final Score Picks and Predictions For Today's Hawks-Heat Matchup
The NBA regular season as arrived at its conclusion. While most teams are locked in to their playoff seeding or out of the playoffs entirely, there is still some things to be sorted out, particulalry in the Eastern Conference.
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.
Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / April 12
Final Injury Report for Hawks-Heat: Will Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker Play?
The Atlanta Hawks are on the road on Sunday night as they host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference showdown. Atlanta enters Sunday's contest with a 46-35 record after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on Friday night.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 11
Atlanta Hawks Official Seeding and Playoff Scenarios Heading Into Final Day of Regular Season
The Atlanta Hawks are postseason bound. With their win over the Cleveland Cavaliers last night, Atlanta clinched a spot in the top six of the Eastern Conference and will be either the No.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 11
Hawks clinch playoff spot, but No. 5 seed not yet set
The Hawks have officially secured an Eastern Conference playoff berth following Friday’s win over the Cavaliers, the NBA officially announced. Atlanta improved to 46-35 with the victory, also locking up the Southeast Division title.
C.J. McCollum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 11
When CJ McCollum believes Hawks picked up their playoff momentum
ATLANTA – For the first time since the 2022-2023 season, the Atlanta Hawks will be making a playoff appearance, and they were able to do so after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102 in the second-to-last game of the season.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / April 10
Hawks Clinch Playoff Spot; Top-Four East Seeds Now Locked In
The Hawks have become the fifth Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff spot after defeating Cleveland on Friday, the NBA announced (via Twitter).
Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / April 10
Hawks clinch playoff spot while walloping Cavs
CJ McCollum scored 25 of his game-high 29 points in the first half and Dyson Daniels collected 13 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists as the Atlanta Hawks clinched a playoff spot with a 124-102 rout of the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Last Word On Sports / April 10
Hawks Star Zaccharie Risacher Faces Uncertain Future
The conversation surrounding Zaccharie Risacher has shifted quickly, and it now centers on a bigger question: Is the young star still part of the Atlanta Hawks’ long-term vision?
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 10
Hawks, Raptors tied for fifth as East playoff picture intensifies
The East race for fifth is coming down to the wire, and it’s got a little bit of everything. The Hawks and Raptors are tied at 45-35 with two games left, with Toronto holding the tiebreaker after its win over Miami.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9
Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets strong ‘he better win’ MIP endorsement from SGA
The Atlanta Hawks made a key free agent signing this past offseason when they acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker. After seeing how he was able to contribute to the Minnesota Timberwolves, many expected him to have that same impact for a Hawks team looking to take the next step.
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9
Latest projections for Hawks’ 2 first-round picks in ClutchPoints’ NBA Mock Draft
The Atlanta Hawks are in a unique position that other teams can’t relate to. They have a chance to make the playoffs while also having the opportunity at a draft pick in the lottery.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 8
Cavs offer glimpse of playoff version in win over Hawks
Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 122-116 hard-fought home win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. 1. That third quarter? That is who the Cavaliers need to be in the playoffs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7
Knicks' Jalen Brunson takes over late to down Hawks
With their recent 18-2 surge, the Atlanta Hawks have shown they have what it takes to compete with the Eastern Conference's best teams. What they don't have is a player like Jalen Brunson.
C.J. McCollum News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6
CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count
CJ McCollum was mere milliseconds away Monday from highlight reel immortality. The Atlanta Hawks trailed the New York Knicks 108-105 with 1.2 seconds left on the clock at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 6
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks
Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker inched closer to adding an individual accolade to his resume with a stellar performance in a thriller versus the New York Knicks.
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