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Why Jalen Johnson Being the Face of Hawks Makes Sense Now

Every franchise eventually has to answer a simple question: who really represents us? For the Atlanta Hawks, that answer has long been Trae Young, the All-Star guard whose shooting range, flair, and offensive load have defined the team’s identity.

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Hawks Rookie Shows Flashes Of Untapped Offensive Potential

The Atlanta Hawks traded down to the 23rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They received the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2026 first-round pick in exchange for the 13th selection.

Jalen Johnson News / HITC / December 12

Atlanta Hawks forward shares blunt take on Jalen Johnson’s performances this season

Jalen Johnson has been turning heads with his play for the Atlanta Hawks, but not everyone in the locker room seems to be impressed. Johnson’s impact on both ends of the floor has been hard to ignore, and he’s quickly becoming a key player for the team.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / December 12

ESPN proposes wild Hawks trade for Anthony Davis

The Hawks are one of several teams that have rumored trade interest in Anthony Davis, and ESPN’s NBA insiders recently cooked up a wild five-team trade to send the All-Star big man and several contributing pieces to Atlanta.

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Jalen Johnson News / NBA Analysis Network / December 12

Atlanta Hawks star shares surprising take on Jalen Johnson’s performances this season

Jalen Johnson has been putting up stellar numbers with the Atlanta Hawks teammates, but one teammate doesn’t think much of it. The Atlanta Hawks are witnessing the emergence of a brand-new star this season, as Jalen Johnson continues to impress.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Hawks linked to Kings trade in ‘intriguing’ scenario

The Atlanta Hawks have been staying afloat without Trae Young in the lineup so far this year, currently sitting at 14-11 on the season, with Young having been sidelined since the second week of the season with an MCL sprain.

Jalen Johnson News / BasketballNews.com / December 11

Jalen Johnson’s star breakout season is keeping Atlanta alive in the East

Missing Trae Young due to a knee injury, Jalen Johnson has stepped up his game and is showing that he can be a capable star to build a team on. Jalen Johnson’s rise was kind of expected and supposed to happen this season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Hawks Shouldn’t Pursue Davis Amid Trade Rumors

As soon as reports surfaced that the Atlanta Hawks are expected to be suitors for Anthony Davis, trade-machine ideas started flying. On paper, adding a superstar big looks like a fast track back into relevance.

Jason Collins News / The Spun / December 11

Former NBA Player Jason Collins Has Stage 4 Cancer

The NBA community learned Thursday that Jason Collins has Stage 4 cancer. Collins, a first-round pick from the 2001 NBA Draft, was an All-Pac 10 player at Stanford before making the jump to the pros.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / December 11

Charting the early season Atlanta Hawks (part 2)

Giannis rumblings aside, it’s been a quiet week for the Atlanta Hawks (14-11), who are enjoying a few days off as part of an unofficial quarter-of-the-season

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 10

Atlanta Hawks Front Office Picked As Top One 'On The Rise' In Latest Anonymous Survey

When he was hired to replace former general manager Landry Fields, Onsi Saleh was a relatively unknown member of the front office after being with the organization for only a year.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 10

Atlanta Hawks Tumble Multiple Spots In Latest Power Rankings With Biggest Weakness Being Highlighted

The Atlanta Hawks have played one of the most challenging schedules in the NBA from a logistical standpoint. They have played 15 road games compared to just 10 home games and had two back-to-backs this week, both with travel.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / The Lead / December 10

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Is the Signing of the Offseason

The Atlanta Hawks entered the 2025 NBA offseason desperate to find another guard to fill their needs on the offensive and defensive end. They decided to address these needs by acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for four years, $62 million.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / December 10

Rich Paul suggests Jalen Johnson/Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

It’s starting to look like a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is inevitable, with the likelihood of it happening before the deadline increasing by the day. The Bucks are not a championship contender, and they have very few avenues to meaningfully upgrade the roster around him.

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Five Biggest Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks First 25 Games

To start the season, the Atlanta Hawks have been one of the NBA's biggest surprise teams, and what has really caught the attention of most people is the production they've been getting from unlikely major contributors.

Trae Young News / SportsTalkATL / December 9

Report: Hawks’ Trae Young 'optimistic' about returning this month

Along with reporting that the Atlanta Hawks have interest in trading for ten-time All-Star Anthony Davis, Shams Charania also notes that star point guard Trae Young , who has missed the last month with a knee injury, is optimistic about returning in December.

Jacob Toppin News / Hoops Rumors / December 8

Hawks foward undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

Third-year forward Jacob Toppin, who is on a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks, will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery on Monday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder