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If the Knicks are able to take down the Spurs tonight, the NBA offseason is going to arrive for all 30 NBA teams. Even if they don't, there are 28 other teams that have already started prepping for the summer ahead, and the Atlanta Hawks are one of those teams.

Atlanta Hawks News / HITC / June 13

Atlanta Hawks pull the plug on the rebuild with latest picks

What’s most telling about the Hawks’ approach to the draft has less to do with who they take at No. 8 and more with what they’re thinking about doing at No.

Jaylen Brown News / SportsTalkATL / June 12

Hawks continue to be linked to Jaylen Brown as Giannis trade conversations escalate

The trade conversations surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo have escalated significantly over the last few days. While Miami looked like the clear frontrunner, Boston is making a late push and is now being viewed as a legitimate threat.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 12

Trade Buzz Continues to build around Atlanta and their pair of first-round picks

The NBA Draft is less than two weeks away, and buzz continues to build around the teams picking in the top ten and whether or not they could move up or down the board or which prospects might fall.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Landry Fields News / The Lead / June 12

Landry Fields Set The Atlanta Hawks Back

After six years as the Atlanta Hawks’ top executive, Travis Schlenk chose to move into an advisory role with Atlanta in Dec. 2022. He joined the Washington Wizards organization in 2023.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 12

The Atlanta Hawks are drafting like a team that thinks its rebuild is over

The most interesting thing about Atlanta’s draft plans has little to do with who the Hawks take at No. 8. It is what they seem willing to do with No. 23.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 12

Mikel Brown Jr Hawks 2026 Draft Fit: Why Atlanta should be intrigued by massive star potential

The Atlanta Hawks have some answers to figure out this summer when it comes to what direction they want to move in for the future. Some would argue that it starts with the point guard position after moving off former All-Star Trae Young.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 11

Hawks rumors: Why Atlanta could trade No. 23 pick in NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks have two first-round picks in this year’s draft, with one of the picks being in the lottery. There have been several rumors that the Hawks are open to drafting one of the available guards at No.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 11

Could the Hawks attach themselves as a third team in a potential Giannis deal to Miami?

The NBA Finals are still going on, but the rumor mill is continuing to heat up heading into what is going to be a busy summer. Speaking of heating up (no

Trae Young News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 10

Trae Young Reflects on Atlanta's 2021 Playoff Run and Eventual Departure: 'Atlanta Will Forever Be My Second Home'

This season was definitely one of the bittersweet ones for many Atlanta Hawks fans as they saw one of the most talented players in franchise history get moved after what looked like a promising future five years ago.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 10

Hawks Mock Draft: Atlanta Secures Their SF Of The Future By Trading Down For Versatile Texas Wing

The long-term state of the SF position for the Atlanta Hawks is a huge question mark. There are several candidates who could theoretically fill the role.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 10

Analyzing the Assets that Atlanta Could Offer In A Jaylen Brown Trade

The NBA offseason is going to go to another gear over the next few weeks with the conclusion of the NBA Finals and the NBA Draft quickly approaching. Aside from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been the highest-profile name mentioned in hypothetical trades.

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Quin Snyder News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 9

How The Quin Snyder and Onsi Saleh Extensions Impact The Atlanta Hawks' Summer Moves

The Hawks promoting and extending Onsi Saleh seemed like a foregone conclusion after the excellent work he did last summer. Saleh made one of the best moves of free agency when he added Nickeil Alexander-Walker on a sign-and-trade.

Jalen Johnson News / Hoops Wire / June 9

Jalen Johnson’s rise changes outlook for Hawks

The Hawks may have entered the season with questions about their long-term direction. They finished it with a new franchise centerpiece. Looking back at his preseason predictions, ESPN’s Zach Kram gave himself an A+ for forecasting that Jalen Johnson would earn All-NBA Third Team honors.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 9

Ebuka Okorie Hawks 2026 Draft Fit: Why Atlanta can afford to overlook major shortcomings

This season, the Atlanta Hawks have surprised many by first underachieving and then overachieving. To start the season, the Hawks looked poised to contend, but a slew of injuries and inconsistency took over, and they eventually found themselves near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 8

Hawks to ‘make a run at’ Thunder free agent center, but there’s a catch

The Atlanta Hawks could have a busy offseason, and it starts with the draft. With the No. 8 and No. 23 picks, they can address some of the things they need to help improve their team, or they could use those picks in a trade to get a specific player they like.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 8

Hawks rumors: 2 guards Atlanta ‘loves’ at No. 8, with 1 giant catch

The Atlanta Hawks have about two weeks left until the NBA Draft, and they’ll have the chance to select two players in the first round. With the No. 8 pick, there could be several options waiting for them at that spot, and in the latest ClutchPoints’ mock draft, Brett Siegel has them taking Keaton Wagler.

Quin Snyder News / Hoops Wire / June 8

Hawks sign coach Quin Snyder to multiyear extension

The Hawks are keeping Quin Snyder around for the long haul. Atlanta announced that Snyder has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, confirming earlier reports from ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / June 8

Hawks coach Quin Snyder gets multi-year extension

The Atlanta Hawks and head coach Quin Snyder have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. The team announced the deal on Monday but did not release the contract terms.

Quin Snyder News / SportsTalkATL / June 8

Hawks agree to contract extension with Quin Snyder

According to Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks have inked a multi-year contract extension with head coach Quin Snyder. This extension has been rumored for months, but after the way the Hawks season ended with three straight embarrassing losses to the Knicks, not every fan in Atlanta was on board.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / June 8

Hawks reward Snyder with contract extension after successful season

Hawks reward Quin Snyder with contract extension after successful season

Atlanta's desire to continue the status quo comes off the franchise's best season in a decade.

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Jalen Johnson News / The Lead / June 5

Atlanta Must Prioritize Its Future Around Rising Star Jalen Johnson

For years, the Atlanta Hawks have searched for a franchise cornerstone. The Dejounte Murray Era failed. For years, the team cycled through rosters built around Trae Young with little recent success.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 2

5 Players The Hawks Could Target With Pick No. 23

Much of the conversation as the NBA Draft approaches surrounds who the Hawks will take with the 8th overall pick — as it should. Atlanta has a real chance of adding a franchise-altering piece to their already impressive young core, but they also own the 23rd pick, and in a draft class this loaded, that selection shouldn’t be overlooked.

Atlanta Hawks News / The Lead / June 2

Atlanta Hawks 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Atlanta Hawks made a lot of changes to their roster over the course of the season. The biggest change was the trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, turning the page to Jalen Johnson as the franchise’s cornerstone.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / May 27

Hawks promote Onsi Saleh to president of basketball operations

The Atlanta Hawks are officially keeping Onsi Saleh in charge of basketball operations for the long haul. Atlanta announced Wednesday that Saleh has been promoted from general manager to president of basketball operations while also receiving a long-term contract extension.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / May 27

Hawks Promote, Extend Onsi Saleh

1:19 pm: The Hawks have officially confirmed in a press release that Saleh is now the team’s president of basketball operations and has signed a “long-term” contract extension.