For the fifth consecutive game, the Atlanta Hawks have beaten the Orlando Magic. This time, it was a 132-125 season-opening win over their Southern Eastern Division rival, and the Hawks started the season off on the right foot, getting a big win over a team they are going to be competing with for a division crown and a playoff spot this season.
The Atlanta Hawks begin their season tonight, and while it is just one game out of 82, it is an important matchup against a divisional rival. Atlanta will face the Orlando Magic, and when you look at most playoff projections and predictions, these two teams are closely grouped together.
Atlanta Hawks basketball is finally back and this time the games actually count. The Hawks open their season on the road against the Orlando Magic, their Southeast division rival.
The preseason serves as a time for young players to battle for roster spots. Coaches use this time to test and tinker with new lineups. Most importantly, it’s the first time fans can see their new offseason additions.
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
The Atlanta Hawks are finally back - and this time, it counts. Tipping off the season is always exciting, but tonight's matchup against another playoff hopeful in the Orlando Magic, is a fun test for the Hawks on the first night.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
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The Atlanta Hawks are 24 hours from beginning their season on the road against the Orlando Magic, and it will be the first of many matchups for the Southeast Division rivals this season.
The Atlanta Hawks play an NBA basketball game that counts tomorrow night. Atlanta is going to open its season with a matchup against the Orlando Magic, a team they swept the season series with last season.
When FanDuel Sports Network announced it was closing its doors, it left many Atlanta Hawks fans wondering how they were going to be able to watch their favorite team.
This is the third of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The third question: what would be your preferred starting and closing lineup(s) and why?
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
The Atlanta Hawks are just a day away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season on the road vs the Orlando Magic. The Hawks are looking to build off the success of last year, when they won their most games in a decade and pushed the New York Knicks further than any other team could in the NBA playoffs.
The Atlanta Hawks will try to pick up where they left off last season when they travel to Orlando for the season opener Wednesday, while the Magic are looking for a fresh start under a new coach.
The 2026-2027 NBA season is finally upon us. The Atlanta Hawks are not going to be a part of the opening night festivities; they will get their season started on Wednesday night with a road trip to Orlando.
The 2026-2027 NBA season is upon us, and the Atlanta Hawks are opening their season on Wednesday against their Southeast Division rival, the Orlando Magic.
The Atlanta Hawks have made player development one of their biggest points of emphasis over the last few years, and it has led to big seasons from several players.
This is the second of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The second question: who will have the biggest breakout performance and why?
Onsi Saleh has consistently emphasized financial flexibility, but his latest comments offer an important clarification: Atlanta has the authority to enter the luxury tax when the right opportunity comes.
On July 6, 2026, 11-year veteran Dorian Finney-Smith was traded by the Houston Rockets along with three second-round draft picks (Memphis’ in 2027; Houston’s in 2028 and 2033) to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for cash considerations (Salary flexibility and a $13 million trade exception), according to NBA.com.
As expected, the Hawks have waived forward Cameron Corhen and guard Kobe Johnson, their two remaining camp invitees, the team announced today in a press release.
Angel Reese earned the Bayou Barbie nickname back at LSU for her glamorous on-court appearance: eyelash extensions and long pink nails. Now, after leading the Atlanta Dream to the WNBA finals, she has earned another recognition, now across sports, courtesy of Atlanta Hawks star CJ McCollum.
The Atlanta Hawks have been through four games of the preseason, and it looks like they’re growing after every one of them. In their latest win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they didn’t play most of their starters, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the lone player active.
The Hawks spent their first week of camp in Nashville getting acquainted with a deeper roster. Quin Snyder likes what he has seen. He also knows more good players means more decisions about who gets on the floor.