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On YouTubeAtlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 11
Atlanta Hawks Big Board: Top Draft Options at No. 8
While the Atlanta Hawks overachieved given how things went to start the season, the good news is they can continue building on that success with the NBA Draft next month.
Atlanta Hawks News / The Lead / May 11
Hawks Need to Address Lack of Size, Veteran Presence This Offseason
The conclusion of every season offers a period of reflection. Some will see the Atlanta Hawks’ 51-point loss to the New York Knicks that ended their season and call for mass changes.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Hawks’ 3 top targets for No. 8 pick in 2026 NBA Draft from savvy Pelicans trade
The Atlanta Hawks were in a unique position this season, as they became a playoff team while still having the luxury of getting a lottery pick. That was because of the trade they made on last year’s draft night, acquiring the New Orleans Pelicans’ No.
The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 1,500 points in the NBA Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 11
Why the Atlanta Hawks are both a big winner and big loser from the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
The Atlanta Hawks were hoping to move up in a big way in the NBA Draft lottery, but it did not work out in the way that they had hoped. Atlanta is still going to have the No.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 11
Why Karl-Anthony Towns is the key to the Knicks' playoff dominance
In the midst of an historic heater through the first two rounds of the playoffs, the New York Knicks all of a sudden seem like an unstoppable force.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 11
No luck for the Atlanta Hawks, who miss out on top-four draft pick
Sunday afternoon had the chance to be a franchise-altering moment for the Atlanta Hawks. In what’s widely viewed as one of the strongest draft classes in years, the Hawks entered the lottery with a 43.2% chance of landing a top-four selection and nearly a 10% chance at the No.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 10
The Atlanta Hawks Were Painfully Close to Securing A Top Three Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft Lottery is a game of luck and while some teams are going to have more ping pong balls than others, all it takes is the right combination for a team to move up and secure a top four pick.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Tying three-point record adds to historic nature of Knicks' entire playoff run
One year ago, the New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. Now a year later, the Knicks are back in the same spot, but having done it in even more historic fashion.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 10
Three Biggest Questions Facing the Atlanta Hawks Following the NBA Draft Lottery Results
The 2026 NBA Draft has come and gone, and while the results did not go the way that the Atlanta Hawks had hoped, landing at No. 8 overall, but they are still getting a top-eight pick in a deep draft when they are coming off a season in which they won 46 games and made the playoffs.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 10
Atlanta Hawks Mock Draft Following the Lottery: The No. 8 Pick Presents Plenty of Options
It's official - the Atlanta Hawks will be making the No. 8 selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Hawks probably didn't envision being in this situation when they were heading into the 2025 NBA Draft a year ago.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 10
Atlanta Hawks Get The No.8 Pick In The Draft: What It Means And Why It Matters
It's not hyperbole to say that the Atlanta Hawks' lottery luck today could elevate them to contender status in the Eastern Conference - or leave them hovering somewhere in the middle of the conference yet again.
Quin Snyder News / SportsTalkATL / May 10
Hawks CEO makes telling statement on the future of Quin Snyder
One of the many pivotal decisions facing the Atlanta Hawks this offseason surrounds the future of head coach Quin Snyder, who is entering the final year of the five-year contract he signed with the organization back in 2023.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 9
A look back at the Atlanta Hawks Draft Lottery Results: Some Luck and a Few Misses
The highly anticipated NBA Draft is finally going to take place tomorrow and the Atlanta Hawks are 1 of 14 teams hoping the ping pong balls bounce their way.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 9
An Under-the-Radar Draft Lottery Result That Could Help The Atlanta Hawks
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is nearly 24 hours away. This is going to be another highly anticipated lottery and that was evident this season from the amount of teams that decided to tank.
Jonathan Kuminga News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Hawks rumors: Why Insider believes Jonathan Kuminga will return to Atlanta
With fans wondering what the Atlanta Hawks’ future looks like after losing to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs in six games, one player whose status remains unknown is forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 8
What the Atlanta Hawks Draft Pick Projections Mean Heading Into the NBA Draft Lottery
One of the first major dominoes of the 2026 NBA Offseason is going to drop on Sunday when the NBA holds its annual draft lottery. This year's lottery is
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 7
Every Atlanta Hawks Draft Lottery Outcome, Ranked by Probability
The Atlanta Hawks are in one of the most advantageous spots in the NBA. They are one of two teams (Oklahoma City) that made the playoffs and has a chance to win the NBA Draft Lottery.
How Nickeil Alexander-Walker embraced evolving leadership role in Atlanta
Nickeil Alexander-Walker emerged as one of the biggest stories in the NBA over this past season. After a run in Minnesota, where he proved to be a formidable rotation player, he departed the Timberwolves to join the Atlanta Hawks.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Hawks issue statement on death of Ted Turner
The Hawks on Wednesday released statements mourning the death of former owner Ted Turner, a pioneering media entrepreneur who played a key role in keeping the franchise in Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 4
Hawks are just days away from one of the most important moments in franchise history
The Hawks’ season just ended in embarrassing fashion, but there’s no time to dwell on it. In just six days, the NBA Draft Lottery takes place at 3:00 PM ET — a moment that could go down as one of the most important in franchise history.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / May 4
Hawks to take measured approach to roster build, GM says
The season didn’t end the way the Hawks wanted, but it clarified a lot, and that may matter more than anything right now. As Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote, the Hawks walk into the offseason with two first-round picks, some financial flexibility, and a clearer picture of what this roster is and what it is not.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Knicks clinch series with historically dominant win over Hawks
The New York Knicks did far more than just win a game or even clinch a playoff series on Thursday night. The New York Knicks put together a masterpiece that will go down in NBA history.
Shaquille O`Neal News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout
Shaquille O’Neal has still got his fastball.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 30
Former Hawks exec sent to prison after stealing $3.7M from team
A former Hawks executive is headed to federal prison after admitting to a yearslong scheme that drained millions of dollars from the franchise. Lester T.
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