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How Nickeil Alexander-Walker embraced evolving leadership role in Atlanta
Nickeil Alexander-Walker emerged as one of the biggest stories in the NBA over this past season. After a run in Minnesota, where he proved to be a formidable rotation player, he departed the Timberwolves to join the Atlanta Hawks.
Jalen Johnson News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 6
Hawks Forward Jalen Johnson Earns Top Honor in NBA's Anonymous Player Poll
While it did not end the way that he wanted, this was the breakout season for Jalen Johnson in the NBA and one that Atlanta Hawks fans had been waiting to see.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Hawks issue statement on death of Ted Turner
The Hawks on Wednesday released statements mourning the death of former owner Ted Turner, a pioneering media entrepreneur who played a key role in keeping the franchise in Atlanta.
The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The NBA began awarding the Defensive Player of the Year following the 1982-83 season. Since then, the award has been given out 42 times. How many of the 42 can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / May 6
Two pieces of news are endorsements of the front office 
The Hawks are still reckoning with a disastrous end to their season, but that ending shouldn’t obscure the progress the organization made in course of the past 12 months.
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 / Yardbarker / May 4
Jalen Brunson, Knicks make history with third-straight blowout win
With their series-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks sent a message and continued to look unbeatable. The Knicks grabbed a 1-0 lead in their second-round series, dominating the 76ers to the tune of 137-98.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s ‘exciting and promising’ take on Hawks’ future
Recently, the Atlanta Hawks’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a disastrous Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks. Atlanta amazingly fell behind by over 50 points in the first half of play in this one, and ultimately ended up losing by a score of 140-89.
Bryson Graham News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 4
Report: Hawks Losing Important Member of Front Office To The Chicago Bulls
The Atlanta Hawks front office has become highly regarded in the last year with the hire of Onsi Saleh as the general manager and the subsequent hires of Bryson Graham (formerly with the Pelicans) and Peter Dinwiddie (formerly with the 76ers) to assist him.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 4
Atlanta Hawks Trade Candidates: Realistic Targets to Bolster Roster This Offseason
The Atlanta Hawks are going to be a busy team this offseason and one of the more interesting teams to watch. After their great end to the regular season,
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 4
Atlanta Hawks Trade Chips Who Could Be Moved This Offseason
It is offically the offseason for the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks had an overall successful season, given the fact that they had to remake the team a few times during the year, with the final version being the most successful.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 4
Hawks are just days away from one of the most important moments in franchise history
The Hawks’ season just ended in embarrassing fashion, but there’s no time to dwell on it. In just six days, the NBA Draft Lottery takes place at 3:00 PM ET — a moment that could go down as one of the most important in franchise history.
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 / Hoops Wire / May 4
Hawks to take measured approach to roster build, GM says
The season didn’t end the way the Hawks wanted, but it clarified a lot, and that may matter more than anything right now. As Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote, the Hawks walk into the offseason with two first-round picks, some financial flexibility, and a clearer picture of what this roster is and what it is not.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 3
Breaking Down the Atlanta Hawks Draft Picks, Protections & Lottery Odds
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is one week away and one lucky team is going to be able to climb to the top of one of the most anticipated drafts in recent memory, This draft has one of the top freshman classes that has ever entered the NBA before and there was a reason that so many teams were tanking at the end of the season.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 3
NBA insider sheds light on Atlanta Hawks offseason plans
With the sour taste of what happened over the final three games against the New York Knicks slowly beginning to fade, the focus now shifts to what could be a franchise-altering offseason for the Atlanta Hawks.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 3
Three Biggest Questions Facing the Atlanta Hawks This Offseason
While the Hawks shocked many by the season they had this year, both good and bad, there are still some questions that need to be answered. Despite gaining
Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Report Confirms The Hawks' Upcoming Offseason Plans
The Atlanta Hawks season ended on Thursday when they lost in resounding fashion to the New York Knicks and now the work begins for Atlanta on what is a very interesting offseason ahead.
C.J. McCollum News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 2
The One Player the Atlanta Hawks Can't Afford to Lose This Offseason
While the Atlanta Hawks came into the postseason without much expectation, there was one player who gave a hefty reminder to the rest of the basketball world about how good he actually is.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 2
Could Hawks look to trade former #1 overall pick?
While the Atlanta Hawks’ last calendar year has been a resounding success — setting a strong foundation for the future — the one glaring disappointment surrounds former No.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 2
Atlanta Hawks Offseason Primer: Free Agents, Draft Capital, Salary Cap Space, Trades
The Atlanta Hawks had an impressive 46-36 season that included a 20-6 mark after the All-Star break, which was impressive considering how many times this roster changed over the season.
Atlanta Hawks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Former NBA No. 1 overall pick may be traded this summer
One former No. 1 overall pick may be speedrunning his Anthony Bennett arc. The Atlanta Hawks could potentially trade away young forward Zaccharie Risacher this offseason, John Hollinger of The Athletic reported on Friday.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Wire / May 1
Report: Hawks could look to trade Zaccharie Risacher
The Atlanta Hawks just got bounced. Now comes the hard part. According to The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the idea of Atlanta moving former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher “can’t be ruled out.” Risacher, selected first overall in 2024, never quite found his footing this season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Knicks clinch series with historically dominant win over Hawks
The New York Knicks did far more than just win a game or even clinch a playoff series on Thursday night. The New York Knicks put together a masterpiece that will go down in NBA history.
Shaquille O`Neal News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout
Shaquille O’Neal has still got his fastball.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Tempers flare in Knicks-Hawks Game 6 blowout as multiple players are ejected
Facing elimination at home down 3-2 in their first-round series, the Atlanta Hawks didn't show much fight. Until guard Dyson Daniels started an actual fight after the game was out of hand.
The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz
In NBA history, 62 players have made 10 or more three-pointers in a game at least one time. How many of those 53 players can you name in eight minutes?
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