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Why Nickeil Alexander-Walker Could Be The Atlanta Hawks' Most Important Player This Season

This past season, the Atlanta Hawks placed a huge emphasis on being a two-way basketball team. They finished with a top-15 offense and a top-10 defense, which helped them turn their season around from nearly dead in the water and a potential bottom-of-the-Eastern-Conference finish.

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Atlanta Hawks Face Major Setback as 22-Year-Old Center to Miss Entire Season Due to Heartbreaking Injury

The Atlanta Hawks’ plans for their newest frontcourt prospect have taken a painful turn. The 22-year-old suffered a torn right ACL during an offseason

Henri Veesaar News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 21

Three Veteran Targets For Atlanta's Center Rotation Following Henri Veesaar's Injury

While they likely weren't relying on him for a major role this season, the loss of Henri Veesaar could be bigger for the Atlanta Hawks than it would seem.

Henri Veesaar News / Field Level Media / September 21

Hawks C Henri Veesaar tears ACL in workout, to miss ‘26-27

Atlanta Hawks rookie center Henri Veesaar tore the ACL in his right knee during a workout Sept. 15, the team said Monday. Veesaar has a surgery scheduled for October and the Hawks expect him to miss the 2026-27 season.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Henri Veesaar News / Hoops Rumors / September 21

Hawks’ Veesaar Expected To Miss 2026/27 Due To Torn ACL

Rookie center Henri Veesaar sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during a workout on September 15 and will undergo surgery next month, the Hawks announced in a press release.

Dyson Daniels News / NBA Draft on SI / September 21

2027 NBA Draft Prospect Dash Daniels Logs Strong Performance in NBL

Tipping off in November, the upcoming college basketball season is still more than a month away but there are a few 2027 NBA Draft prospects already in action.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 21

Crafting a Three-Team Trade The Fixes Atlanta's Biggest Roster Issue and Sends Trey Murphy III To Houston

Only one week until training camp! The NBA season is right around the corner, and the last week until the unofficial start of the season can bring roster movement, especially with some of the league (including the Atlanta Hawks) having too many players on their roster.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 21

Ex-Lakers Star Could Join 6th Team in 3 Years After Being Linked to Buddy Hield Trade

Dorian Finney-Smith’s NBA journey could take another turn before the 2026-27 season even begins. The veteran forward has already gone from Dallas to Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Houston and Charlotte since February 2023, and another move could now be on the table.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21

Hawks, Hornets holding ‘on-and-off’ trade discussions as training camp nears

With NBA Media Day right around the corner, teams are still trying to round out their roster for training camp. There are some moves being made here and there, but there’s a chance that a trade could come to fruition in the coming days that involves the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Peachtree Hoops / September 21

Rumor Roundup: Hawks talking trade for Finney-Smith?

The preseason is approaching fast, but it sounds like the roster for the upcoming season is still fluid. Atlanta has signed and waived four names (Devon Higgs, Keyshawn Bryant, Lamont Butler, and Will Baker) in recent days — names that will likely end up on the roster of the College Park Skyhawks.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 21

Hawks, Hornets have discussed Buddy Hield-Dorian Finney-Smith trade

The Hawks and Hornets have discussed a potential trade built around Buddy Hield and Dorian Finney-Smith, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Fischer reported that the teams have held on-and-off talks at various points this month, though there is no indication that an agreement is imminent, as relayed by NBA On SI⁠.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 21

Hawks, Hornets discussing trade involving Hield, Finney-Smith

While much of the NBA’s business has concluded ahead of the 2026/27 season, some teams are still mulling over decisions or potential changes to be made.

Onyeka Okongwu News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 20

One Underrated Atlanta Hawk Who Could Change Everything This Season

The Atlanta Hawks have one of the most entertaining and promising young cores in the NBA, and they proved it last season. In the playoffs, Atlanta showed the basketball world that they would be an absolute force for years to come, despite falling short in a series that they were heavily favored to lose.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 20

The Atlanta Hawks Should Strongly Consider One Final Trade This Summer

The Atlanta Hawks's roster seems very set heading into the 2026-27 season. They brought in Lu Dort to upgrade the perimeter defense, took a swing on Aaron Wiggins re-discovering his form and re-signed both CJ McCollum and Jock Landale to significant one-year deals.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 20

Three Hawks Whose Futures In Atlanta Are In Question This Season

Since most of the Hawks' offseason moves are done, the focus now turns to evaluating the team's progress through the regular season. A key part of that is identifying candidates who are either likely to be moved at the trade deadline or gone in free agency during the summer of 2027.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 19

Why The Atlanta Hawks Could Lead The NBA In Three-Pointer Percentage Next Season

Leading the NBA in 3P% rarely correlates with being the best team in the NBA. Last season's leader, the Denver Nuggets, got dumped out of the playoffs in the first round.

Lamont Butler News / Hoops Rumors / September 19

Hawks Waive Lamont Butler

The Hawks requested waivers on Lamont Butler last week, per NBA.com’s transaction log, and the 6’2″ guard is now an unrestricted free agent (hat tip to Hawks beat reporter Brad Rowland).

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 19

Three Biggest X-Factors For The Atlanta Hawks Next Season

Finishing as a 46-win team, making the playoffs and pushing the eventual NBA champions to six games is a sign that the Atlanta Hawks are headed in the right direction.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 18

Hawks Future All-Star Rankings: Who Has the Best Chance to Make It Next?

Last season was the best of Jalen Johnson's career in the NBA. Not only was Johnson a third-team All-NBA selection, but he was also an All-Star for the first time in his career.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Hawks add 3 vets who can make life easier for Quin Snyder

The Atlanta Hawks are gearing up for another inspired run in the upcoming season, with coach Quin Snyder entering his fifth season with the team. Atlanta will parade a retained core, led by Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Onyeka Okongwu.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Could Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker really become an NBA All-Star?

Nickeil Alexander-Walker becoming an NBA All-Star would have sounded fairly outrageous a year ago. Now? It merely sounds bold. Jackson Caudell of NBA On SI recently predicted that Alexander-Walker will join Jalen Johnson as one of two Atlanta representatives in the 2027 All-Star Game.

Ettore Messina News / Yardbarker / September 14