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Hawks’ Jalen Johnson sends urgent second half message to Atlanta

The second half of the season is upon us, and the Atlanta Hawks started it on a good note with a 117-107 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. From now to the end of the season, every game will become more important for the Hawks as they try to climb the Eastern Conference standings.

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Atlanta Hawks Take Down Philadelphia 76ers 117-107 In Huge Road Win

The Atlanta Hawks went into Philadelphia and got the win against the 76ers in their first game back from the All-Star Break. Jalen Johnson led the way with 32 points, and the Hawks absolutely dominated in the paint.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / February 19

Takeaways and Player Grades: Hawks Secure Big Road Win vs 76ers

With All-Star Weekend ending, it's time that we get back to the NBA Playoffs push to end the season, and tonight, the Hawks began that with a road trip to Philadelphia to play the Sixers.

Jalen Johnson News / Field Level Media / February 19

Jalen Johnson puts up 32 as Hawks power past 76ers

Jalen Johnson recorded 32 points, 10 rebounds and five assists as the Atlanta Hawks posted a 117-107 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. In both teams' first game following the All-Star break, Atlanta snapped a three-game skid despite 43.2% shooting from the field and a 10-of-32 showing (31.2%) from 3-point range.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / February 19

Hawks start second half of season with 117-107 win against 76ers

The Atlanta Hawks were back from the All-Star break, and they had a matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. So far this season, the Hawks have had the 76ers’ number, and they were looking to add on that success in this matchup.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / February 19

Atlanta Hawks Starting Five vs the 76ers In Tonight's Matchup

After eight days off, the Atlanta Hawks begin the final part of their season tonight on the road in Philadelphia. The Hawks are 2-0 against the 76ers this season and sit five games behind them for the No.

Caleb Houstan News / Field Level Media / February 19

Hawks convert F Caleb Houstan to standard contract

The Atlanta Hawks converted forward Caleb Houstan's contract from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / February 19

Atlanta Hawks Analysis: Where the Hawks stand after the All Star break

As we enter the home stretch of the 2025-26 NBA season, there’s no denying that it’s been a topsy-turvy couple of months for the Atlanta Hawks. At the

Dyson Daniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19

Exclusive: Where Dyson Daniels hopes to watch Australia World Cup after Hawks ‘journey’

As the internationally-infused Atlanta Hawks emerge from the All-Star break clinging to the final Play-In Tournament spot in the Eastern Conference, Dyson Daniels remains laser-focused on making noise in the NBA postseason.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / February 18

Roster tidbits: Houstan promoted, Djurisic waived, Kuminga sidelined

It’s been a busy day before the return to action for the Atlanta Hawks. First, reports broke about forward Caleb Houstan being converted from his two-way deal onto a standard contract for the rest of the season: Since the Hawks already had 15 standard contract players, they needed to waive someone.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Jonathan Kuminga's Injury Timeline Gets Update From Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga has yet to play for his new team this 2025-26 season due to his knee injury. Unfortunately for fans, they will have to wait a bit more to finally see him in action.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 18

Hawks, 76ers eye turnaround after entering break on skids

The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers have had plenty of time to dwell on their recent disappointing performances. Following the All-Star break, both teams return to the court Thursday when the Hawks visit the Sixers.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Hawks Release 6-Foot-8 Player After Benching Him All Season

Sometimes the biggest roster decisions don’t come with a lot of noise they happen quietly, after months of waiting for an opportunity that never quite arrives.

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Hawks to re-evaluate F Jonathan Kuminga (knee) in 1 week

Forward Jonathan Kuminga, who has yet to play since being acquired Feb. 5 by the Atlanta Hawks, is progressing in his rehabilitation for a left knee bone bruise and will be re-evaluated in about one week, the team said Wednesday.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / February 18

Where Does the Hawks Front Office Rank In The NBA?

The Atlanta Hawks have not been known to have a savy front office during their existence, but that could be changing. After firing Landry Fields last April, Atlanta promoted Onsi Saleh to lead the front office and his first offseason had one massive success along with a couple of smart swings.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Hawks makes rest-of-season contract decision after All-Star Game

The Atlanta Hawks have had a completely different roster from what they started the season with. It looks as if they have leaned on their young core, and that will be the group to help them finish out the second half of the season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / February 18

Hawks Converting Caleb Houstan To Standard Contract

The Hawks are converting Caleb Houstan‘s two-way contract to a standard, rest-of-season deal, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). A 2022

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / February 17

Hawks pick a lane, and a rival scout likes the direction

The Hawks finally chose a path, and at least one NBA scout thinks that matters. A scout who had long been bearish on Atlanta’s ceiling with Trae Young as the centerpiece told Ken Sugiura of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Hawks earned points for clarity ahead of the trade deadline.