On the court, the Atlanta Hawks are struggling mightily. They have lost their last seven straight games and 11 of their last 13, with their overall record falling to 15-19 after a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder last night.
A growing chorus around the NBA has begun to question the long-term partnership between Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, and former Hawks guard Lou Williams is now among those signaling that a separation may be inevitable.
The month of December has not been kind to the Atlanta Hawks, as they’ve done a lot of losing over the course of the past few weeks and have fallen to 10th in the Eastern Conference.
While the team is on a downward slide, a bright spot for the Atlanta Hawks has been the ascension of Onyeka Okongwu. After losing seven consecutive games, and 11 of their last 13, the Hawks return home on Wednesday to play the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have won 11 of their last 15.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
The Thunder beat the Hawks 140-129 last night, but the result wasn’t much of a surprise. Nickeil Alexander-Walker did all he could to keep his shorthanded team in the game, as he dropped 30 points on the Thunder’s vaunted defense while also grabbing four rebounds and dishing out five assists.
There's a lot of things that aren't great about the Atlanta Hawks at the moment. When a team loses seven straight games, there are bound to be questions about the overall team performance.
The Atlanta Hawks suffered a seventh consecutive loss as they fell to a 140-129 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night at Paycom Arena. Without Trae Young and Jalen Johnson, the Hawks were led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 30 points, while Onyeka Okongwu added 26 points and 14 rebounds.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid a tightly-contested final frame against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the Atlanta Hawks that saw a 15-point deficit dwindled to four (129-125).
Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks came into this game on a six-game losing streak. They decided to rest some of the team's usual starters, including Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, and Kristaps Porzingis, in a big game against the defending NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Atlanta Hawks were in Oklahoma City on Monday evening to face the Thunder. The Hawks came into the game on a six-game losing streak, and they were looking to break that streak against one of the best teams in the league.
The Hawks are suddenly being taken seriously as a suitor for Mavericks star Anthony Davis. More specifically, Atlanta is keeping Davis on its trade radar, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, echoing a report from Chris Haynes that the Hawks remain “very intrigued” by the idea of acquiring the Mavericks big man.
The Atlanta Hawks are in dire straits after losing six consecutive games, eight in their last 10 games. Once a firm playoff team is now languishing in 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
The Hawks have been at the forefront of the conversation when it comes to potential suitors for Anthony Davis, and it appears it’s more than just smoke.
The NBA trade deadline is a little over a month away, and there is a ton of buzz surrounding the Atlanta Hawks. They have the ammunition to pull off a blockbuster deal if a star becomes available, but right now much of the focus is on which key contributors could be shipped out as the front office looks to reconstruct the core moving forward.
Trae Young is now in his eighth season with the Atlanta Hawks. Injuries have been an issue for the 27-year-old this term, with Young limited to just 10 games thus far.
The Atlanta Hawks have been heavily linked to Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis lately, and it appears they are willing to give up Zaccharie Risacher for him.
Is the Trae Young era coming to an end in Atlanta? Young is once again being mentioned in NBA trade rumors, with the Hawks said to be taking a hard look at a potential deal that would land them Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis.
Jalen Johnson has been the Atlanta Hawks' best player this 2025-26 season, averaging team-highs 23.7 points and 10.4 rebounds. The 24-year-old forward is also putting up 8.4 assists and 1.4 steals, both of which are the second-best marks on the team.
It was just a few short weeks ago when the Atlanta Hawks surprised many people with their success despite the absence of Trae Young. Atlanta got off to a 9-5 start.
While Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will be out again for Monday’s contest at Oklahoma City, his return shouldn’t be far off. According to the team (Twitter link), Porzingis is progressing in his return from an illness and is now considered day-to-day.
The Hawks have reached an agreement with center Malik Williams on a two-way contract, sources tell Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (Twitter link). Williams has been playing for Atlanta’s G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, appearing in 14 games for the team so far this season.