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Ascending Hawks eager to welcome beleaguered Bucks

Boasting the league's longest active winning streak, the Atlanta Hawks look to continue to gain ground in the cluttered Eastern Conference standings when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday afternoon.

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How Has Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu Evolved His NBA Game?

As a part of roster turnover, the Atlanta Hawks selected Onyeka Okongwu sixth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. Previously, Atlanta traded for Houston Rockets

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 13

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly From Atlanta's 108-97 Win Over Brooklyn

The Atlanta Hawks stayed hot last night, winning their eighth straight game by beating the Brooklyn Nets 108-97. The Hawks are now 35-31 and two games back from the No.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 13

Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker reveals what fuels his ruthless mentality on defense

ATLANTA – There have been a few times throughout the Atlanta Hawks’ win streak where they’ve had to turn it up a notch in the fourth quarter. They just had to do it a few nights ago against the Dallas Mavericks, and they had to do it again against the Brooklyn Nets.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / March 12

Hawks win eighth straight, down Nets with fourth-quarter run

Jalen Johnson had 21 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to help lead the Atlanta Hawks to their eighth straight victory, 108-97 over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 12

Instant Takeaways From the Atlanta Hawks Win vs the Brooklyn Nets

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks came into this game looking for their eighth straight win and they were facing a struggling Brooklyn Nets team. However, things wouldn't be as easy for Atlanta as they would look like they'd be on the verge of pulling away, but every time the Nets would respond, making for an interesting back-and-forth contest.

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / March 12

Hawks defeat Nets 108-97 as defense comes through in the fourth quarter

The Atlanta Hawks were back in action on Thursday evening to face the Brooklyn Nets. The Hawks were going for eight straight wins in this one, and they had a good opportunity to do so with a Nets team that hadn’t played well this season, and were without several players.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 12

Atlanta Hawks Announce Final Playing Status For Dyson Daniels and Jonthan Kuminga

The Atlanta Hawks are getting set to tip off their contest against the Brooklyn Nets, and while Brooklyn has their fair share of injuries tonight, the Hawks had two key players with questionable tags.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

Hawks’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks have had a rollercoaster season. They were believed to be a promising team in an Eastern Conference besieged by injuries to key stars on contenders around the conference.

Dyson Daniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

Where Dyson Daniels has improved to propel Hawks’ win streak

It’s been a collective group effort for the Atlanta Hawks to get to where they are right now, and the proof is in the pudding. They’ve led the league in assists for most of the season, as sharing the ball has been the driving force behind their success.

Jalen Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

The ‘huge’ factor Jalen Johnson likes about the current version of Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have seen several versions of this team throughout the season. Through the injuries and trades, it’s safe to say there have been about three or four different iterations of this roster.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 12

Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets: Game Preview, Injury Report, Projected Starting Lineups for Tonight's Matchup

There's still time left in the season, but everything is falling into place for the Hawks to make the postseason for the first time since the 2022-23 season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 11

Hawks continue push for guaranteed playoff spot vs. Nets

A month ago, the Atlanta Hawks looked destined to make their fifth straight trip to the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. While the team remains in the ninth spot of the conference standings, a seven-game winning streak has Atlanta searching for a top-six finish.

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2026 Jr. Atlanta Hawks Summer Camp Dates Officially Announced

The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy today announced the dates for the 2026 Jr. Hawks Summer Camps, which will take place over the course of six weeks, designed to support skill development, foster character growth and nurture young athletes across Metro Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / March 10

Hawks extend streak to seven with late spree against Mavs

Jalen Johnson scored 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to help the Atlanta Hawks to a 124-112 win over the visiting Dallas Mavericks for their seventh straight win.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Hawks Make Jonathan Kuminga Injury Announcement Before Mavericks Game

The Atlanta Hawks are at home on Tuesday night as they face off against the Dallas Mavericks in an interconference matchup. For the Hawks, they enter Tuesday’s game amid a six-game winning streak that has them currently sitting ninth in the Eastern Conference standings, just two and a half games behind the Orlando Magic for the sixth seed.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 10

Lou Williams Drops Two-Word Reaction After Fan Trolls Him Over Hawks’ Magic City Night Cancellation

After the league formally cancelled the Hawks’ planned collaboration with Magic City, former 17-year veteran Lou Williams was quickly trolled by fans about it.

Atlanta Hawks News / Total Pro Sports / March 10

Atlanta Hawks Voice Disappointment After NBA Cancels ‘Magic City Night’ Promotion

The Atlanta Hawks had it all planned out for their collaboration with Magic City on March 16. Even the league has already approved ATL’s plans to host a ‘Magic City Night’ on the day they play the Orlando Magic.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 9

Luke Kornet's push to cancel Hawks' Magic City promotion works

Luka Kornet has blocked 356 shots in his nine-year NBA career. On Monday, he managed to block an entire game.

Hawks 'very disappointed’ after NBA cancels Magic City promotion

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 9

Hawks ‘very disappointed’ after NBA cancels planned Magic City Night promotion

The Atlanta Hawks say they respect the NBA’s decision to cancel their planned “Magic City Night” promotion, even if they strongly disagree with it. The team released a statement after the league stepped in and shut down the event, which had been scheduled for March 16 in conjunction with Atlanta’s game against the Orlando Magic.

Adam Silver News / 5 GOATs / March 9