Jalen Johnson continues to soar for the Atlanta Hawks—literally and figuratively. The Hawks’ trading of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards signaled that Johnson is now the face of the franchise.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 24 points and Jalen Johnson added 23 points, 11 rebounds and six assists as Atlanta pulled away from the Warriors for a 124-111 road win Sunday night.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker had a team-high 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks welcomed two new players to the action during a 124-111 road romp over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night in San Francisco.
A blowout win is always a good thing, regardless of who it's against. However, this one has to be among the most impressive of the season. They got the Warriors' best shot - Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry all played in this one.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Last week, the Dallas Mavericks had to put handle-with-care big man Anthony Davis back on the shelf, the 32-year-old potentially out for months after sustaining ligament damage in his left hand.
During the game against the Golden State Warriors, the Atlanta Hawks suffered an early loss. Their 3-point specialist, Luke Kennard, had to exit the game early in the second quarter.
The Atlanta Hawks are going for their third straight win tonight. They began their road trip with a win over the Denver Nuggets, and now they will need to get a win over Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
The Atlanta Hawks are going for their third straight win tonight. They began their road trip with a win over the Denver Nuggets, and now they will need to get a win over Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
The first big trade of the NBA season went down this week when the Atlanta Hawks dealt star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. It marked the end of an era for the Hawks as Young is one of the best and most popular players in franchise history.
The Atlanta Hawks officially began a new era of basketball last week. They traded Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Trae Young is now a Washington Wizard and CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert are now Hawks after the first in-season trade of the 2025-26 NBA season. It’s still weird to think about, I know.
The Atlanta Hawks hope to ride the momentum of a big win at Denver and the addition of reinforcements when they go for a second straight Western road victory Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors on what could be a big day for the Curry family.
Earlier this week, the Atlanta Hawks closed the book on the Trae Young era. The franchise reached some of its greatest heights under Young’s leadership, including an Eastern Conference Finals appearance.
The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the few teams consistently linked to Anthony Davis for weeks leading up to the trade deadline, and that noise only grew louder after Trae Young was traded, with ESPN’s Shams Charania suggesting a move for Davis could be coming down the pike.
Jalen Johnson scored 29 points, Dyson Daniels finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and the visiting Atlanta Hawks outscored Denver 36-12 in the fourth quarter to beat the Nuggets 110- 87 on Friday night.
The Washington Wizards didn't have a lot of competitors when they dealt for Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. They still made the move a month before the trade deadline.
The NBA had its first blockbuster trade of the season when Young was sent from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, and the four-time All-Star has now addressed the move.
In the midst of Wednesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Atlanta Hawks made a franchise-altering move. They traded Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, shifting the face of the franchise duties to young star Jalen Johnson for the time being.
The Hawks have waived center Malik Williams, who had been on a two-way contract with the team, according to a press release. Because the move occurred prior to the league-wide salary guarantee date, Williams will receive just a prorated portion of his two-way salary.