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Jalen Johnson Is Under More Pressure Than You Think

This season, the Atlanta Hawks front office decided to make Jalen Johnson its franchise star. With that power comes responsibility, and perhaps no star is under more pressure to perform well than Johnson.

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Series Predictions For Hawks vs Knicks: Who Wins, Biggest X-Factors, and More

The NBA Playoffs are one day away and the Atlanta Hawks are set to make their return to the postseason for the first time in three years. Atlanta got out of the play-in tournament for the first time in five years and just like five years ago, the Hawks are facing the New York Knicks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17

Warriors' Steve Kerr answers critics with play-in upset over Clippers

Steve Kerr has won four championships with the Golden State Warriors and reached the NBA Finals six times as a head coach. Yet he's faced a slew of criticism of his coaching this season as the injured Warriors slumped to a 37-win season.

Steve Kerr had a great quote after defeating the Clippers

Warriors elder statesmen's playoff experience helps stun Clippers in comeback win

Steph Curry reacts to Draymond Green's impact in win over Clippers

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NBA News / The Lead / April 17

The Knicks Can Easily Stop the Surging Hawks

Do not undermine the Atlanta Hawks. Despite almost falling into the Play-In, Atlanta was able to instead clinch an automatic ticket to the playoffs by winning 19 of their last 24 games.

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The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / April 17

Unpacking the Hawks-Knicks postseason series, part 1

Upon the release of the injury report for the Atlanta Hawks’ final regular season game against the Miami Heat, two conclusions could’ve be drawn: the Hawks

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 17

Hawks vs Knicks NBA Playoffs: 3 Reasons Atlanta Can Upset New York

While the Atlanta Hawks are heavily underdogs going into this series, there are still multiple ways they can win. Recently, ESPN media have picked against the Hawks to win this series, but they are still favored by most to take it to a sixth or seventh game.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Can Hawks shock the world with an upset over the Knicks?

If you ask the experts over at ESPN, the Hawks shouldn’t even bother showing up to Madison Square Garden on Saturday night for the opening game of their first-round matchup against the Knicks.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17

3 Hawks bold predictions vs. Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks will enter the playoffs with nothing to lose and everything to gain. The phrase may be hackneyed, but the Hawks were not even supposed to be here, with a realistic chance of making a deep run and returning to the conference finals.

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / April 17

PTH Roundtable: hardest Knicks matchup for the Hawks?

This is the third of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks as we approach the postseason. Today’s question: what’s the most difficult matchup that the Knicks pose for the Hawks?

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Why Nickeil Alexander-Walker is confident in Hawks’ chances as underdogs vs Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks are seen as underdogs going into their series against the New York Knicks, and most of the national media have them losing. The Hawks see it, but they are only focused on what’s in front of them and believe in their ability to compete at the highest level.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 16

Does the Latest Hawks Injury News Tilt the Series More in the Knicks Favor?

The first round series before the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks begins in two days and Atlanta received some unfortunate injury news today. Backup center Jock Landale, who was injured by Magic center Goga Bitadze in a game two weeks ago, was set to get an update on his status today, but the update was not in the Hawks favor.

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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 / April 16

Ranking the Five Most Important Players On The Hawks In Their First Round Series vs Knicks

It is hard to find another team in the NBA that has undergone as many transformations as the Hawks have this season. They began the year as a trendy pick to be a top team in the Eastern Conference.

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Jock Landale News / Hoops Rumors / April 16

Hawks’ Jock Landale Out At Least Two More Weeks

Hawks center Jock Landale is “progressing in his rehabilitation” from a high right ankle sprain, the team announced today in a press release. However, Landale’s return isn’t imminent.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

Why Hawks are primed to slay Knicks giant in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks have found themselves in a first-round matchup against the New York Knicks, and it has brought back memories of the 2o21 matchup between both teams.

Atlanta Hawks News / EasySportz / April 15

This NBA Team is a Sleeper Pick to Win it All

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks are not supposed to be in this conversation. That might be exactly why they are. Atlanta Hawks have emerged as a speculative sleeper pick in the NBA title picture, fueled by improved depth, offensive versatility and a roster that finally looks more balanced than in recent seasons.

Atlanta Hawks News / The Lead / April 13

The Atlanta Hawks Are Playing with House Money

Since the All-Star break, the Atlanta Hawks have been soaring. The Hawks are playing with house money, and they know it. While Atlanta had expectations of being a playoff team before the season, those expectations wavered throughout the season.

Jalen Johnson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2025 NBA double-double leader by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their NBA team in double-doubles for the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 12

Hawks choose first-round matchup with Knicks on season's final day

With a win on the final day of the NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks could have clinched fifth place in the East and a first-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, they sat their starters and let fate — and the Boston Celtics — decide their playoff seed.

More change coming for Bucks as Doc Rivers steps aside

Rivers had a brutal quote about Joel Embiid’s health

Pistons end regular season on historic note with win over Pacers

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz