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Hawks’ CJ McCollum breaks silence on starting lineup change with 840-game revelation

The Atlanta Hawks are in the midst of an important homestand that could help them make up ground in the Eastern Conference. That means that they have to play some of their best ball, and that comes with making changes to the lineup to put them in the best position to win.

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Final Score Picks and Predictions For Hawks vs Wizards

The Atlanta Hawks continue a massive home stretch tonight when they host the Washington Wizards. While the Hawks and Wizards will be forever linked by the trade that sent Trae Young to the nation's capital, Young is not going to play tonight.

Jonathan Kuminga News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24

What Jonathan Kuminga’s new teammates think of his potential before Hawks debut

Jonathan Kuminga could be close to making his debut with the Atlanta Hawks, as he was upgraded to questionable before their game against the Washington Wizards.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Jonathan Kuminga's Status for Hawks-Wizards Game on Tuesday

Jonathan Kuminga is on track to play for the Atlanta Hawks earlier than initially announced. Kuminga arrived in Atlanta prior to the trade deadline after the Hawks acquired him from the Golden State Warriors.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Why Hawks’ Quin Synder supports ‘terrific’ NBA Europe events to push expansion

With the NBA regularly staging regular-season games in cities like Paris, London, Mexico City, and Berlin now, the conversation around a potential European league or internationally-based expansion franchise is gaining momentum.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / February 23

Jonathan Kuminga nears Hawks debut as Atlanta looks for spark

The Hawks are getting closer to seeing what Jonathan Kuminga can give them. Kuminga has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday’s game against Washington, and according to Anthony Slater of ESPN, the expectation around the league is that the 23-year-old will make his Hawks debut against the Wizards.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Rumors / February 23

Jonathan Kuminga Expected To Make Hawks Debut Tuesday

New Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Tuesday’s game vs. Washington, tweets Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks. According to Anthony Slater of ESPN, Kuminga is expected to make his Hawks debut tomorrow against the Wizards (Twitter link).

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Hawks encouraging ‘aggressive’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker mindset amid breakout season

As Quin Snyder’s upstart Atlanta Hawks navigate the post-Trae Young era and jockey for position in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Play-In tournament, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has emerged as an unexpected offensive catalyst.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / February 23

An updated look at the Atlanta Hawks lottery odds

The NBA is entering the final quarter of the season, and it’s fair to say the Atlanta Hawks’ season has been disappointing on the floor. This is a club that came in with legitimate aspirations to compete in the Eastern Conference following the offseason acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / February 23

Quin Snyder Explains Why He Inserted CJ McCollum Into The Starting Lineup In Place of Zaccharie Risacher

Before the Hawks game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, they made a change to their starting lineup. They sent former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the bench and in his place, veteran guard CJ McCollum got the start.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Peachtree Hoops / February 23

What Zaccharie Risacher’s benching means — and what comes next

Being selected first overall is the ultimate gift and curse. On one hand, you’ve shined so much in your pre-NBA career that a team believes you are the premier talent in your age group.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22

Hawks’ Quin Snyder clears the air on Zaccharie Risacher bench decision

The Atlanta Hawks made a change to their starting lineup before the game against the Brooklyn Nets, placing CJ McCollum in the starting lineup and bringing Zaccharie Risacher off the bench.

Dyson Daniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22

Hawks’ Dyson Daniels reveals ‘choice’ that sparked turnaround vs. Nets

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks know they have a good opportunity in front of them with a long homestand. Not only that, but those games come against teams that have not played very well this season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 22

Hawks come from behind for win as Nets stall out in fourth

Jalen Johnson scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to help the Atlanta Hawks overcome an 11-point deficit and beat the visiting Brookly Nets 115-104 on Sunday.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

Should the Hawks Be Worried About the Pelicans’ Pick?

The New Orleans pick has quietly become one of the most important variables in the Atlanta Hawks’ long-term outlook. As the season winds down, Hawks fans are watching the Western Conference standings almost as closely as their own team’s games.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / February 21

Potential Solutions For The Hawks’ Troubling 2025-26 Trends

Though the Atlanta Hawks are still vying for a playoff berth, they’re in a precarious position. Their record (27-31) is ninth in the Eastern Conference standings, putting them just 0.5 game ahead of the 10-place Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 21

Hawks hunting better home results against Nets

The Atlanta Hawks will try to reverse their lack of success at home on Sunday when they host the Brooklyn Nets. This is the second contest of a five-game homestand for Atlanta, which has a 10-16 record at home.

Caleb Houstan News / Field Level Media / February 19

Hawks convert F Caleb Houstan to standard contract

The Atlanta Hawks converted forward Caleb Houstan's contract from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Hawks Release 6-Foot-8 Player After Benching Him All Season

Sometimes the biggest roster decisions don’t come with a lot of noise they happen quietly, after months of waiting for an opportunity that never quite arrives.

Caleb Houstan News / Hoops Rumors / February 18

Hawks Converting Caleb Houstan To Standard Contract

The Hawks are converting Caleb Houstan‘s two-way contract to a standard, rest-of-season deal, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). A 2022

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / February 17

Hawks pick a lane, and a rival scout likes the direction

The Hawks finally chose a path, and at least one NBA scout thinks that matters. A scout who had long been bearish on Atlanta’s ceiling with Trae Young as the centerpiece told Ken Sugiura of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Hawks earned points for clarity ahead of the trade deadline.