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Hawks to take measured approach to roster build, GM says

The season didn’t end the way the Hawks wanted, but it clarified a lot, and that may matter more than anything right now. As Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote, the Hawks walk into the offseason with two first-round picks, some financial flexibility, and a clearer picture of what this roster is and what it is not.

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Hawks are just days away from one of the most important moments in franchise history

The Hawks’ season just ended in embarrassing fashion, but there’s no time to dwell on it. In just six days, the NBA Draft Lottery takes place at 3:00 PM ET — a moment that could go down as one of the most important in franchise history.

Quin Snyder News / Peachtree Hoops / May 4

Rumor Roundup: Quin Snyder, Hawks working on extension?

The 2025-26 season for the Hawks is now in the books, and now focus turns to the status of the upcoming free agents and a head coach who is entering the final year of his contract.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 3

Breaking Down the Atlanta Hawks Draft Picks, Protections & Lottery Odds

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is one week away and one lucky team is going to be able to climb to the top of one of the most anticipated drafts in recent memory, This draft has one of the top freshman classes that has ever entered the NBA before and there was a reason that so many teams were tanking at the end of the season.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 3

NBA insider sheds light on Atlanta Hawks offseason plans

With the sour taste of what happened over the final three games against the New York Knicks slowly beginning to fade, the focus now shifts to what could be a franchise-altering offseason for the Atlanta Hawks.

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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 3

Three Biggest Questions Facing the Atlanta Hawks This Offseason

While the Hawks shocked many by the season they had this year, both good and bad, there are still some questions that need to be answered. Despite gaining

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

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.

Buddy Hield News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1

Hawks’ Buddy Hield makes feelings on his role extremely clear

As the Atlanta Hawks lost by 51 points to the New York Knicks in Game 6 to eliminate them from the NBA Playoffs, there’s no denying how humbling it is for the team to lose on those terms.

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.

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

Watch: Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout

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

Jamal Murray's awful night sends Nuggets home in six games

Celtics stay ice-cold from three-point range in Game 6 loss to 76ers

Grant Hill dropped the craziest line about Joel Embiid in Game 6

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

The 'Active NBA 50-point scorers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1

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

The '3 3-pointer NBA playoff games' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 30