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The Atlanta Hawks are preparing for a major change to their roster. The Atlanta Hawks are currently the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 15-12 record in the 2025-26 NBA season.

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Trae Young Returns For Atlanta Hawks

The wait is finally over for Atlanta. After a grueling 22-game absence that tested the depth and resolve of the entire roster, Trae Young is officially set to return to the lineup Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 18

Atlanta Hawks Announce Plans For Their Annual Holiday Game Fueled By Georgia Natural Gas

The Atlanta Hawks have announced the plans of their annual Holiday Game fueled by Georgia Natural Gas, the team’s official natural gas provider, on Tuesday, Dec.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / December 18

This quote should have Hawks fans ecstatic about upcoming NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks’ current season is about to get really interesting with the impending return of Trae Young and the upcoming trade deadline. There’s a real chance we’re talking about this team as a legitimate contender to win the Eastern Conference in a few months.

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Sources: Hawks' Young to return Thu. vs. Hornets · ESPN

Are the Hawks better without Trae Young? We're about to find out · CBSSports.com

Young (knee) poised to rejoin Hawks vs. Hornets · ESPN

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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

Hawks Target Sharpshooting Nets Forward: Is The Trade Worth It?

Every trade window forces front offices to ask the same question. Where can we add the most impact without giving up too much of the future? For the Hawks, that answer often points toward the wing.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / December 17

Hawks’ Trae Young could make return vs. Hornets

Trae Young is getting close. The Hawks have listed Young as questionable for Thursday’s game in Charlotte, giving the All-Star guard a chance to return for the first time since October 29.

Trae Young News / Hoops Rumors / December 17

Trae Young Could Return On Thursday

Hawks guard Trae Young has been listed as questionable for Thursday’s game in Charlotte, according to the team (Twitter link), and has a chance to play for the first time since October 29.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Hawks Announce Trae Young News After 22 Missed Games

The last time Trae Young saw action for the Atlanta Hawks was on Oct. 29 against the Brooklyn Nets. The four-time All-Star sprained the MCL in his right knee during that game and has since been working his way back to full strength.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 17

Hawks take scoring surge into matchup with Hornets

Struggles like those experienced by the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets mean that progress will have to come in modest terms for now. Case in point: One of the teams will be on a two-game winning streak following their matchup Thursday at Charlotte.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 17

Who Are Some Possible Trade Targets For the Hawks at Center?

Welcome to the unofficial start to NBA Trade season. Monday, 82 players who signed over the summer became eligible to be traded, and trade conversations are sure to pick up before the February 5th deadline.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 17

2026 All-Star Voting Campaign Is Underway For The Atlanta Hawks

The 2026 NBA All-Star game is getting closer and today, the Atlanta Hawks kicked off their campaign to get some of their guys in the game. This season,

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Anthony Davis News / SportsTalkATL / December 17

Hawks among teams 'most interested' in Anthony Davis

Trade season in the NBA is heating up, and for the first time in decades, it feels like the Hawks are legitimately positioned to swing a blockbuster deal if they choose to.

Trae Young News / SportsTalkATL / December 17

Trae Young takes step closer to returning to Hawks

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks announced that Trae Young has been assigned to the College Park Skyhawks, as he’s set to return to practice for the first time since injuring his knee in the fourth game of the season.

Jacob Toppin News / Hoops Rumors / December 15

Hawks Waive Jacob Toppin

The Hawks have waived forward Jacob Toppin, who was on a two-way contract, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype).

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 15

Buyers Or Sellers? What the Atlanta Hawks Plans Should Be Now That Trade Season Has Begun

Welcome to NBA Trade season. Today, 82 players who signed over the summer became eligible to be traded and trade conversations are sure to pick up before the February 5th deadline.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Kristaps Porzingis sidelined by another mystery illness

For the second time in a year, Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with some sort of unexplained illness that will cause him to miss time. Porzingis is set to miss the next two weeks with an illness and will undergo further evaluation, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Dyson Daniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

Why Dyson Daniels thinks Hawks can win without big star performances

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks came into Sunday trying to shake off a nasty loss against the Detroit Pistons two days before. It’s safe to say they were able to do that, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 120-117.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Field Level Media / December 14

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis (illness) to miss at least 2 more weeks

Atlanta Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis will miss at least two more weeks and undergo further testing due to an illness, the team announced Sunday. Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers is the seventh of the last eight that Porzingis sat out due to the issue.