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On YouTubeAtlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 12
Hawks add two high-level guards in ESPN’s latest mock draft
Despite not moving up into the top four following the lottery, the Hawks are still left with two ultra-valuable picks — #8 and #23 — in a draft class that is expected to produce high-level players up and down the first round.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 12
5 Draft Prospects The Hawks Could Take With The 8th Pick
Sunday afternoon was a rather disappointing moment for Atlanta Hawks fans, perhaps even more disappointing than the final three games against the New York Knicks that brought the season to an embarrassing end.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 11
One Draft Prospect the Atlanta Hawks Will Have to Cross Off Their Board After Lottery Fall
The Atlanta Hawks had dreams of jumping into the top four of the 2026 NBA Draft, but they ended up falling to the 8th overall pick, which was their most statistically likely spot in the lottery.
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?
Atlanta 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / May 10
Hawks miss out on lottery luck, to pick eighth 
The Hawks came into Sunday afternoon with a slightly greater than 40% chance at turning their Pelicans-Bucks superpick into gold. Unfortunately, they didn’t strike it rich.
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 10
Looking Back at the Infamous Hawks-Pelicans Trade: Why Atlanta is Still A Big Winner, No Matter The Lottery Results
It still seems unbelievable, nearly one year later, that the Atlanta Hawks were able to pull off the shocking trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. Atlanta was sitting at pick No.
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / May 10
2026 NBA Draft Lottery: everything you need to know
The day has finally arrived. Today, we’ll know the final order of the upcoming NBA draft where the Hawks are slated to have three picks — one of those landing in the lottery despite Atlanta making the playoffs.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 10
How to Watch the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery: TV Channel, Plus Atlanta Hawks Pick Odds and Projections
The first major day of the 2026 NBA offseason has arrived. While the playoffs are still raging on for eight teams, the other 22 teams are getting a head start on their plans for what comes next season and for some of them, they will get the first big piece of the puzzle today when they find out where they land in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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 / 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 / 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.
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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