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Quin Snyder Explains Why He Inserted CJ McCollum Into The Starting Lineup In Place of Zaccharie Risacher

Before the Hawks game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, they made a change to their starting lineup. They sent former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the bench and in his place, veteran guard CJ McCollum got the start.

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What Zaccharie Risacher’s benching means — and what comes next

Being selected first overall is the ultimate gift and curse. On one hand, you’ve shined so much in your pre-NBA career that a team believes you are the premier talent in your age group.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22

Hawks’ Quin Snyder clears the air on Zaccharie Risacher bench decision

The Atlanta Hawks made a change to their starting lineup before the game against the Brooklyn Nets, placing CJ McCollum in the starting lineup and bringing Zaccharie Risacher off the bench.

Dyson Daniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22

Hawks’ Dyson Daniels reveals ‘choice’ that sparked turnaround vs. Nets

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks know they have a good opportunity in front of them with a long homestand. Not only that, but those games come against teams that have not played very well this season.

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NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / February 22

Instant Takeaways From the Atlanta Hawks Comeback Win vs the Brooklyn Nets

Today, the Atlanta Hawks begin their end-of-season stretch of games, during which they have one of the NBA's easiest remaining schedules. However, the Hawks also have one of the league's worst home records, but that didn't matter as they figured out a way to bounce back from another nearly terrible home loss.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 22

Hawks come from behind for win as Nets stall out in fourth

Jalen Johnson scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to help the Atlanta Hawks overcome an 11-point deficit and beat the visiting Brookly Nets 115-104 on Sunday.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / February 22

Hawks overcome 11-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat Nets 115-104

The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Sunday afternoon to face the Brooklyn Nets. The Hawks were coming off a rough loss to the Miami Heat on Friday, where they were dominated in the second half of the game.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22

Why Hawks are benching Zaccharie Risacher for CJ McCollum

The Atlanta Hawks are having a somewhat disappointing season, but there is still time to turn things around as they come out of the All-Star break. The Hawks are sitting at 27-31 on the season heading into Sunday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, and head coach Quin Snyder made a surprising change for the start of that one.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / February 22

Hawks Make Big Change In Their Starting Lineup Ahead of Sunday's Game vs Brooklyn

After taking a tough loss at home vs Miami on Friday night, the Atlanta Hawks remain at home for a crucial stretch of games against some of the worst teams in the NBA.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

Should the Hawks Be Worried About the Pelicans’ Pick?

The New Orleans pick has quietly become one of the most important variables in the Atlanta Hawks’ long-term outlook. As the season winds down, Hawks fans are watching the Western Conference standings almost as closely as their own team’s games.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / February 22

Final Score Picks and Predictions For Hawks vs Nets

After taking a tough loss at home vs Miami on Friday night, the Atlanta Hawks remain at home for a crucial stretch of games against some of the worst teams in the NBA.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / February 21

Potential Solutions For The Hawks’ Troubling 2025-26 Trends

Though the Atlanta Hawks are still vying for a playoff berth, they’re in a precarious position. Their record (27-31) is ninth in the Eastern Conference standings, putting them just 0.5 game ahead of the 10-place Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 21

Hawks hunting better home results against Nets

The Atlanta Hawks will try to reverse their lack of success at home on Sunday when they host the Brooklyn Nets. This is the second contest of a five-game homestand for Atlanta, which has a 10-16 record at home.

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Atlanta Hawks Take Down Philadelphia 76ers 117-107 In Huge Road Win

The Atlanta Hawks went into Philadelphia and got the win against the 76ers in their first game back from the All-Star Break. Jalen Johnson led the way with 32 points, and the Hawks absolutely dominated in the paint.

Caleb Houstan News / Field Level Media / February 19

Hawks convert F Caleb Houstan to standard contract

The Atlanta Hawks converted forward Caleb Houstan's contract from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Jonathan Kuminga's Injury Timeline Gets Update From Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga has yet to play for his new team this 2025-26 season due to his knee injury. Unfortunately for fans, they will have to wait a bit more to finally see him in action.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Hawks Release 6-Foot-8 Player After Benching Him All Season

Sometimes the biggest roster decisions don’t come with a lot of noise they happen quietly, after months of waiting for an opportunity that never quite arrives.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / February 18

Hawks Converting Caleb Houstan To Standard Contract

The Hawks are converting Caleb Houstan‘s two-way contract to a standard, rest-of-season deal, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). A 2022

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / February 17

Hawks pick a lane, and a rival scout likes the direction

The Hawks finally chose a path, and at least one NBA scout thinks that matters. A scout who had long been bearish on Atlanta’s ceiling with Trae Young as the centerpiece told Ken Sugiura of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Hawks earned points for clarity ahead of the trade deadline.