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Hawks out to finish four-game season sweep of 76ers

The Atlanta Hawks are riding a season-high-tying five-game winning streak, which includes four in a row at home. Now, they get to face an opponent they have owned in recent seasons.

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Jonathan Kuminga Listed as Questionable Ahead of Atlanta's Matchup With Philadelphia

The Atlanta Hawks are aiming to make it six wins in a row tomorrow night when they host the Philadelphia 76ers and it is a big game for both teams. Atlanta is chasing Philadelphia in the playoff race and can pull even closer if they get the win tomorrow night.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 6

Regrading the Atlanta Hawks Trade Deadline Deals One Month Later

The NBA is one month removed from the trade deadline. There were a lot of forward facing deals at this year's deadline, including from the Atlanta Hawks, but they are also helping out with the present.

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How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Dyson Daniels News / Peachtree Hoops / March 6

Daniels’ defensive problem solving is latest proof of worth

The Hawks came into Wednesday night four games up on the Milwaukee Bucks in the race for the Eastern Conference Play-In tournament. As added stakes, the Hawks famously own the pick that will turn out to be the better pick between the Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 5

Are the Hawks a Legitimate Playoff Threat or Just Playing An Easy Schedule?

Atlanta fell behind by as many as 16 points in the first half of their matchup vs the Bucks, but Atlanta dominated from there, winning by 18 and putting more distance between themselves and Milwaukee in the Eastern Conference Play-In Race.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 5

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly From Atlanta's 131-113 Win Over Milwaukee

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

AJ Dybantsa 2026 Draft: Impact on Hawks If He Stays in College

The AJ Dybantsa 2026 Draft conversation may be heading in an unexpected direction, and that shift could directly impact the Atlanta Hawks. For months, analysts projected Dybantsa as a potential headliner of the 2026 class.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 5

‘Magic City’ Drops Exciting Announcement on Controversial Atlanta Hawks Tribute Night

As the 2025-26 NBA regular season heats up, the Atlanta Hawks have thrown fuel on the fire with their thrilling announcement. Fans should be ready for “Magic City Monday” at the March 16 game against the Orlando Magic, where the renowned Atlanta strip club takes centre stage.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 5

Hawks Silence the Bucks 131-113, Win Fifth Straight to Climb Above .500

There’s something different about these Hawks. You can feel it. Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum, the Atlanta Hawks did what struggling teams simply don’t do — they walked into a hostile environment, fell behind by 16 points, and then proceeded to methodically dismantle the Milwaukee Bucks, 131-113.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 5

Hawks help their playoff chances by downing Bucks

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to an impactful 131-113 road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. It's the fifth win in a row for the Hawks, who gained a game in the standings on the Bucks, who are directly behind them fighting for the final play-in spot.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 5

Instant Takeaways From the Atlanta Hawks Comeback Win vs the Milwaukee Bucks

Tonight, the Hawks came into this game against Milwaukee on a four-game win streak, but announced pregame that forward Jonathan Kuminga would be out due to knee inflammation.

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / March 5

Hawks dominate second half, defeat Bucks 131-113

The Atlanta Hawks were in Milwaukee on Wednesday night to face the Bucks. The Hawks, winners of four straight coming into this game, were looking to continue that streak against a Bucks team that has not played well this season.

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Hawks Announce Jonathan Kuminga Update Ahead of Bucks Game

Jonathan Kuminga has played well in his first three games for the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise traded for the young forward ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 4

Hawks moving forward with ‘Magic City’ night despite player criticism

The Atlanta Hawks are sticking with their plan. Despite public criticism from NBA players, Atlanta does not intend to cancel its upcoming “Magic City Monday” promotion tied to the March 16 game against the Orlando Magic, according to CBS Sports.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

Ex-Hawks star joins calls for the cancellation of ‘Magic City Night’

A former Atlanta Hawks star is now among those objecting to the team’s plans for a “Magic City Night.” Earlier this week, the Hawks announced plans to honor Magic City, a well-known strip club in Atlanta that has become a cultural institution for the city.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 3

Totally mind-blowing stats show Hawks’ mediocrity goes back to the beginning

The Atlanta Hawks have been playing some improved basketball of late, winners of four straight games to get back to the .500 mark. The addition of Jonathan Kuminga has given Atlanta a significant burst of energy over the last week, although the team is currently in a remarkably light patch of schedule.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / March 3

Controversy erupts over Atlanta Hawks’ 'Magic City Monday' promotion

The Atlanta Hawks will host their “Magic City Monday” on March 16, when the Orlando Magic visit Atlanta. The idea is to blend Atlanta’s culture into the NBA.

Onyeka Okongwu News / Field Level Media / March 1

Onyeka Okongwu, rejuvenated Hawks dismantle Trail Blazers

Onyeka Okongwu scored 25 points, setting the pace with 20 in the first half, to help the Atlanta Hawks to a 135-101 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday and extend their winning streak to four games.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / March 1

Hawks try again, this time against Blazers, to reach elusive .500 mark

The Atlanta Hawks will try to get to the .500 mark for the first time since December when they complete a five-game homestand by hosting the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Rayj Dennis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Exclusive: Hawks’ RayJ Dennis navigating whirlwind of a season

The start of the 2025-26 season was anything but stable for Atlanta Hawks guard RayJ Dennis. After beginning the year with the Indiana Pacers, he was cut at the end of the November when the team signed Ethan Thompson.

Zaccharie Risacher News / The Lead / February 27

What’s Going Wrong for Zaccharie Risacher?

During his rookie season last year, Zaccharie Risacher came off the bench for his first two games. After those two games, the former number one overall pick was inserted into the starting lineup for the rest of the season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / March 4

Lineup change signals Hawks disenchantment with top pick

The Atlanta Hawks made Zaccharie Risacher the top pick in the 2024 draft. A recent lineup change indicates they may not be as excited about the 20-year-old forward anymore.

Hawks To Sign Keshon Gilbert To Two-Way Contract

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Nikola Djurisic News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Djurisic Returning To Serbia After Getting Waived By Hawks

Nikola Djurisic, who was waived by the Hawks last week, is on the verge of signing with Serbia’s Crvena Zvezda, Eurohoops.net relays via a Meridian Sport report.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / February 23

An updated look at the Atlanta Hawks lottery odds

The NBA is entering the final quarter of the season, and it’s fair to say the Atlanta Hawks’ season has been disappointing on the floor. This is a club that came in with legitimate aspirations to compete in the Eastern Conference following the offseason acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard.