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Hawks reportedly adding European coaching legend Ettore Messina as consultant

The Hawks are reportedly adding one of international basketball’s most accomplished coaches to their organization. Specifically, Ettore Messina will join Atlanta as a consultant, according to Aris Barkas of Eurohoops, who cited a report from Walter Fuochi of La Repubblica.

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Gabe Vincent Makes Shocking Admission About NBA Players: 'Most of Them Hate It'

Gabe Vincent has made a very surprising confession about life in the NBA, claiming that most professional basketball players actually grow to hate the game despite reaching its highest level.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / September 13

Ettore Messina Reportedly Joining Hawks As Consultant

Legendary European coach Ettore Messina will return to the NBA as a consultant with the Hawks, according to Aris Barkas of Eurohoops.net, relaying a report from Walter Fuochi of La Republicca.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 13

Ranking Every Player Under 25 In The Atlanta Hawks Organization

The Atlanta Hawks have one of the most talented and most underrated rosters in the NBA, and a lot of that is because of the young players on their roster.

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How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Devin Carter News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 12

Updated Depth Chart + Projected Rotation For The Hawks After Waiving Devin carter

The Atlanta Hawks are one step away from having the right number of players on their roster for the upcoming season. Atlanta has been rostering 17 players for the past couple of months, and they were going to have to cut that number down to at least 15 before the regular season began.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Devin Carter News / Hoops Wire / September 12

Hawks waive Devin Carter, but roster crunch isn’t over

The Hawks made one cut. They still need another. Atlanta waived former lottery pick Devin Carter on Friday, reducing its roster to 16 players, one above the regular-season limit.

Devin Carter News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 11

Atlanta Hawks Waive Devin Carter: Why It Matters and What Comes Next

The Hawks have been in a roster crunch ever since trading for Luguentz Dort and Ryan Nembhard two months ago, but they have begun to solve that roster crunch today.

Devin Carter News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Hawks release former NBA lottery pick

The Atlanta Hawks are giving up on a former NBA lottery pick with the season right around the corner. The Hawks on Friday waived guard Devin Carter, a 2024 lottery pick.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / September 11

Hawks To Waive Devin Carter

The Hawks intend to waive guard Devin Carter, league sources tell NBA insider Jake Fischer (Twitter link). Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms the news (via Twitter).

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 11

Complete Atlanta Hawks Home Schedule Guide: Best Games and Dates to Target

The quiet period for the NBA is going to come to a close soon as training camps begin in just a couple of weeks and then preseason action will commence.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 11

What the Atlanta Hawks Offseason Might Look Like Next Summer

Only a few weeks remain until training camp gets underway for the Atlanta Hawks in Nashville and it will be the start of a season the Hawks are hoping ends in another playoff berth.

Lamont Butler News / Hoops Rumors / September 10

Hawks Sign Lamont Butler, Waive Keyshawn Bryant

The Hawks have waived forward Keyshawn Bryant in order to sign guard Lamont Butler, per a team press release. While the terms of Butler’s agreement were not disclosed, he almost certainly signed an Exhibit 10 contract in order to earn a bonus worth up to $91K for playing for Atlanta’s G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 10

Crafting A Three-Team Blockbuster Idea That Lands Fred VanVleet in Atlanta

Sometimes when you think the NBA offseason is dead, you can get a big surprise. Just two years ago, the Knicks and the Timberwolves made what would be one of the most consequential trades of the decade when Karl-Anthony Towns was sent to New York for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a 1st round pick.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 10

The One Bet The Atlanta Hawks Are Making on Player Development

The Atlanta Hawks take a lot of pride in their player development, and it guided their offseason decision-making this summer. After the Hawks' embarrassing

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 9

Ranking the Atlanta Hawks Three Biggest Strengths Heading Into Next Season

While they are not seen as one of the true contenders in the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks are being looked at as a safe bet to be in the mix for a playoff spot once again.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 9

Three Hawks Who Could Use Bounce Back Seasons in 2026-2027

The Atlanta Hawks are bringing the core pieces of last season's roster, and that is exciting for them because the roster they are returning is young and finished the season 20-6 after the All-Star Break last season.

Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Wire / September 9

Cavs had contact with Gabe Vincent before running out of room

The Cavaliers apparently kicked the tires on Gabe Vincent earlier this offseason. They’re just not in position to do much about it anymore. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Cleveland had contact with Vincent before subsequent moves left the Cavs right up against the first-apron hard cap.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 9

Tier Ranking Every Player on the Atlanta Hawks Roster for 2026-27

The Atlanta Hawks are going to begin training camp in three weeks, and they will be working to figure out their roster and find a way to get back to the NBA playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / September 9

Hawks announce organizational changes, player signing

We’re deep into the offseason early in September, but still the NBA news churns. With Bryson Graham and Kyle Korver both departing from the Hawks’ front office this offseason, the Hawks had spots to fill within their organizational structure.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / September 8

Hawks Sign Devon Higgs

Free agent shooting guard Devon Higgs has signed with the Hawks, the team announced today in a press release. While Higgs spent some time playing overseas during the past two years, the Georgia native has primarily competed in the G League since going undrafted out of Georgia Southwestern State in 2023.

Luguentz Dort News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Lu Dort’s numbers in Canada’s win vs. Argentina will hype up Hawks fans

Lu Dort is on international duty for the Canadian national team as he gave Atlanta Hawks fans a sneak peek of what he can do for them going into the 2026-27 NBA season.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 26

Jonathan Kuminga made bold gamble that could haunt his career

After months of speculation, Jonathan Kuminga and his camp finally settled on a landing spot. As reported, the athletic forward has signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, spurning a larger and longer offer from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jonathan Kuminga finally getting realistic about his value leads to best-case scenario

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 22

Jonathan Kuminga faces new roadblock that could aid the Lakers

The offseason is inching closer to the end, yet the Jonathan Kuminga situation remains unresolved.

Insider says Jonathan Kuminga 'likes the idea of playing for the Lakers' — but there's a key obstacle

Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga takes 180-degree turn

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 21

Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga takes 180-degree turn

The Los Angeles Lakers are almost done overhauling their roster, but there's still one big fish left to reel in.

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit hits unexpected roadblock

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Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / August 18

This NBA pundit is buying what the Atlanta Hawks are selling

The Hawks had an extraordinarily busy offseason, which included extensions for both Quin Snyder and GM Onsi Saleh, multiple free agent signings and trades, and the additions of three rookies via the draft.