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Four Big Takeaways As The Hawks Fall To The Thunder and Lose Their Seventh Straight Game

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks came into this game on a six-game losing streak. They decided to rest some of the team's usual starters, including Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, and Kristaps Porzingis, in a big game against the defending NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Shorthanded Hawks fight, but still lose to Thunder 140-129

The Atlanta Hawks were in Oklahoma City on Monday evening to face the Thunder. The Hawks came into the game on a six-game losing streak, and they were looking to break that streak against one of the best teams in the league.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 29

Hawks circle Mavs’ Anthony Davis, face tough choices with Trae Young

The Hawks are suddenly being taken seriously as a suitor for Mavericks star Anthony Davis. More specifically, Atlanta is keeping Davis on its trade radar, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, echoing a report from Chris Haynes that the Hawks remain “very intrigued” by the idea of acquiring the Mavericks big man.

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NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 29

Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Final Score Picks and Predictions

If the Atlanta Hawks are going to break their six game losing streak, they are going to have to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the NBA season. The Hawks are on the road tonight to face the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder and they might be very shorthanded against the NBA's best team.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / December 29

Hawks are 'real-deal suitor' for Anthony Davis

The Hawks have been at the forefront of the conversation when it comes to potential suitors for Anthony Davis, and it appears it’s more than just smoke.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / December 29

Report: Several key Hawks players being floated on the trade block

The NBA trade deadline is a little over a month away, and there is a ton of buzz surrounding the Atlanta Hawks. They have the ammunition to pull off a blockbuster deal if a star becomes available, but right now much of the focus is on which key contributors could be shipped out as the front office looks to reconstruct the core moving forward.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

Hawks’ Trae Young injury still bugging him heading into Thunder game

The Atlanta Hawks are on a six-game losing streak, and things have a chance of not getting better as they are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. To make things more difficult for the Hawks to get over the hump, they will be without Jalen Johnson, as he’s been ruled out with an illness.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Trae Young Trade Report Surfaces After Injury News

Trae Young is now in his eighth season with the Atlanta Hawks. Injuries have been an issue for the 27-year-old this term, with Young limited to just 10 games thus far.

Trae Young News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Hawks open to trading Trae Young

Is the Trae Young era coming to an end in Atlanta? Young is once again being mentioned in NBA trade rumors, with the Hawks said to be taking a hard look at a potential deal that would land them Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 28

Report: Hawks Willing to Trade Former No. 1 Pick In the Right Scenario

Things are not going well for the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta has lost six straight games and 10 of their last 12. They have gone 2-10 in the month of December and have gone from Eastern Conference Playoff team to only one game in front of the 11th-place team.

Jalen Johnson News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Hawks Announce Unfortunate Jalen Johnson News on Sunday

Jalen Johnson has been the Atlanta Hawks' best player this 2025-26 season, averaging team-highs 23.7 points and 10.4 rebounds. The 24-year-old forward is also putting up 8.4 assists and 1.4 steals, both of which are the second-best marks on the team.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

2 Glaring Issues During the Hawks’ 6-Game Losing Streak

It was just a few short weeks ago when the Atlanta Hawks surprised many people with their success despite the absence of Trae Young. Atlanta got off to a 9-5 start.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 28

Kristaps Porzingis Out Monday, Now Considered Day-To-Day

While Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will be out again for Monday’s contest at Oklahoma City, his return shouldn’t be far off. According to the team (Twitter link), Porzingis is progressing in his return from an illness and is now considered day-to-day.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 27

Hawks 'intrigued' by Anthony Davis trade

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Malik Williams News / Hoops Rumors / December 23

Hawks To Sign Malik Williams To Two-Way Contract

The Hawks have reached an agreement with center Malik Williams on a two-way contract, sources tell Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (Twitter link). Williams has been playing for Atlanta’s G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, appearing in 14 games for the team so far this season.

N'Faly Dante News / Field Level Media / December 23

Hawks C N'Faly Dante out for season with torn ACL

Atlanta Hawks center N'Faly Dante will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced on Tuesday. Dante sustained the injury last Friday while playing for the College Park Skyhawks in the NBA G League Winter Showcase in Orlando, Fla.