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Trae Young Fires Loaded Response After Patrick Beverley’s Message

When Patrick Beverley accused NBA All-Stars of taking the game for granted, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young didn’t appreciate the messenger. “Relax,” said the veteran guard.

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Kevin Durant rips Patrick Beverley for ‘delusional’ Trae Young take

When it comes to outspoken voices on podcasts, perhaps there is none greater than former NBA player Patrick Beverley. The latest comments to garner headlines from Patrick Beverley were about Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, comments that ultimately received a bewildered response from Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 17

Hawks Opportunistic Front Office Makes Them One Of The League's Biggest Winners This Offseason

The Atlanta Hawks have had one of the most active offseasons in the entire NBA, and it has resulted in them having one of the best rosters on paper in the Eastern Conference.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 17

Hawks Front Office Receives Glowing Grade For Their Work This Offseason

When the Atlanta Hawks fired Landry Fields and promoted Onsi Saleh in April after another disappointing exit in the NBA's play-in tournament, Hawks fans and the NBA at-large did not have a lot of clues as to how he would operate or what the plan would be to reconfigure this roster.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

3 Atlanta Hawks trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The Atlanta Hawks have undergone a remarkable transformation in just over a year. The 2025 offseason only added more fuel to the fire. The Hawks signed

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 17

Hawks Receive Interesting Placement In ESPN's Future Power Rankings

The Atlanta Hawks future has changed dramatically over the past couple of offseasons. Things looked bleak for the Hawks after the 2024 loss to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA play-in tournament.

Trae Young News / Fastbreak on SI / September 17

Ex-NBA Guard Sounds Off on Trae Young

Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young went out of his way to respond to a social media post that former NBA guard Patrick Beverley sent out. As Beverley accused today’s NBA All-Stars of “taking the game for granted,” Young hit the veteran back with some words of his own.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / September 17

25 in 25: Honorable mentions for best Hawks of last 25 years

In the middle of the 2025 calendar year and with the 2025-26 season tipping off next month, now is as good a time as any to reflect back on the first 25 years of this century of Atlanta Hawks basketball.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / September 16

3 Players the Atlanta Hawks Could Target in a Trade During 2025-26 NBA Season

After missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season last year, the Atlanta Hawks decided to be aggressive this offseason to upgrade their roster.

Ben Simmons News / Hardwood Heroics / September 16

'I Probably Would’ve Just Grabbed His Arm' – Atlanta Hawks Star Details Encounter With Ben Simmons in the 2021 Playoffs

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was part of NBA history that affected a particular star. This was about the 2021 Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Kobe Bufkin News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 16

Examining Possible Targets for the Hawks Following The Kobe Bufkin Trade

With about a month to go until the NBA season kicks off, the Hawks currently have three open roster spots. They won't fill all of them - many teams go into the season with an open roster spot or two in order to make in-season moves.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 16

Updated Atlanta Hawks Depth Chart and Rotation Projection After Kobe Bufkin Trade

The Atlanta Hawks made a surprising move yesterday when they traded third year guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations. Bufkin has had a tough time with injuries during his first two seasons with the Hawks, but Atlanta trading him in what should be seen as a salary dump is still pretty surprising.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 16

Interesting Detail Emerges on Latest Atlanta Hawks Trade

The Atlanta Hawks made a bit of a surprising move yesterday. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Atlanta is trading former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / September 16

Trae Young sets expectations for Jalen Johnson which should have already happened

Trae Young has set lofty expectations for teammate Jalen Johnson, which he should have already met. The Atlanta Hawks enter the season with some of the highest expectations that they have faced under Trae Young’s leadership.

Trae Young News / NBA Analysis Network / September 16

Trae Young makes ‘scary’ prediction for the Atlanta Hawks next season, key factor will push them ‘even harder’

Following a 40-42 finish last season, the Atlanta Hawks have focused on improving the roster this summer. The 2025-26 NBA season will mark Year 8 of Trae Young in the league.

Trae Young News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Trae Young Gets Honest About Being An Overlooked Star

The NBA has plenty of talented stars, and Trae Young is among the most gifted ones. He is a smaller guard, standing at 6'0", but he is still an impactful player for the Atlanta Hawks.

Kobe Bufkin News / Field Level Media / September 15

Report: Nets acquire G Kobe Bufkin from Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets acquired shooting guard Kobe Bufkin from the Atlanta Hawks for cash considerations, ESPN reported Monday. Bufkin, who turns 22 on Sunday, has played in 27 NBA games over the past two seasons while battling injuries, including a partially dislocated shoulder.

Dwight Howard News / Hardwood Heroics / September 15

'Made Me Go Harder' – Former Atlanta Hawks Star’s Visit Gave HOF Center Boost to Pursue NBA Dreams

Dwight Howard had one of the best summers of his life as he was inducted into the Hall of Fame recently. He wasn’t just honored once, as he was also part of the 2008 USA Redeem Team that was inducted into the James Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / September 15

Hawks Dump First-Round Pick’s Salary After Just 2 Seasons

The Atlanta Hawks’ busy 2025 offseason continued Monday afternoon, as ESPN insider Shams Charania announced the franchise is trading 21-year-old guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

Atlanta Hawks: 3 Takeaways From EuroBasket 2025

EuroBasket gives fans a chance to watch some of the best players in the world compete for their country during the NBA offseason. The Atlanta Hawks had three players participate in this year’s competition: Vít Krejčí (Czech Republic), Kristaps Porziņģis (Latvia), and Zaccharie Risacher (France).

Jalen Johnson News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Jalen Johnson’s All-Star Case For The 2025-26 Season

Jalen Johnson was in the midst of a second consecutive breakout season in January before suffering a season-ending torn left labrum. His injury derailed his All-Star hopes and the Atlanta Hawks’ chances of competing for a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference.

Jason Collins News / Hoops Wire / September 11

Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins, a 13-year NBA veteran and current league ambassador, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family announced Wednesday. “NBA Ambassador and 13-year NBA veteran Jason Collins is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor,” the family said in a statement shared by the league.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Yardbarker / September 6

Kristaps Porzingis has shown Celtics fans what they're missing

Kristaps Porzingis' time at the FIBA EuroBasket has come to an end. Latvia was eliminated during the opening round of the knockout stages, losing to Lithuania 88-79.

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