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Hawks Reportedly Discussing Swap Deal Involving Buddy Hield And Dorian Finney-Smith With Hornets

This summer has been an interesting one for the Atlanta Hawks. Although they were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by the eventual champions, the New York Knicks, the team showed promise as a competitive unit, convincing the front office to invest in building a stronger roster.

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 20

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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.

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 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 / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Hawks Waive Will Baker

The Hawks have requested waivers on big man Will Baker, the team announced today in a press release. The move opens up a second spot on Atlanta’s 21-man offseason roster, as the club now has 19 players under contract.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 18

NBA Power Rankings: Are The Hawks Secret Contenders Heading Into Training Camp?

The offseason has seen some dramatic shifts, particularly in the Eastern Conference. For the first time in a long time, the East might be deeper than the West, and there are as many as 10 teams (possibly 12) that will be vying for the top eight spots for the postseason.

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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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 18

What We Learned From the Atlanta Hawks Offseason (and What Comes Next)

After a less-than-eventful offseason for the Atlanta Hawks, the rest of the Eastern Conference has become a gauntlet overnight. We've seen some of the best players in the league, probably among the top 10-15 players, end up in the Eastern Conference this offseason, and the Hawks decided not to even attempt to grab one.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 17

Two Position Battles That Will Define Atlanta Hawks Training Camp

NBA training camps are right around the corner, and before you know it, the season will begin. The Atlanta Hawks will be heading to Nashville for training camp in less than two weeks, and they will begin putting together their team and gearing up for what they hope is another run to the NBA playoffs.

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C.J. McCollum News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 17

Grading Every Atlanta Hawks Projected Starter for the 2026-27 Season

When the Atlanta Hawks inserted CJ McCollum into the starting lineup last season, I don't think they could have seen the kind of impact that would have.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 17

2026-27 Atlanta Hawks Season Guide: Roster, Schedule, Storylines, and Key Dates

The 2026-2027 NBA season is right around the corner. Training camp begins in less than two weeks for the Atlanta Hawks, and the Hawks are going to be out to prove that last season was not a fluke.

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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Jason Love, Sergi Oliva To Join Hawks Staff

The Hawks continue to round out their staff for the upcoming season. After previously hiring legendary European coach Ettore Messina as a consultant, the team has added Jason Love and Sergi Oliva to fill out head coach Quin Snyder’s bench, the Hawks announced in a press release.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 16

The Three Stories That Will Define Atlanta Hawks Training Camp

The NBA season is just about a month away, and training camp is just two weeks away for the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks have been an under the radar team this summer given all of the chaos that has been going on in the Eastern Conference.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 16

Hawks Make Three Key Hires to Quin Snyder's Coaching Staff Ahead of 2026-2027 Season

The Atlanta Hawks announced three new coaching hires today. Former Bucks assistant coach Jason Love is going to be one of the new faces joining Snyder's staff this season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 16

Atlanta Hawks Announce Promotional Schedule For Upcoming Season: Everything Fans Need to Know

You know the NBA season is getting closer when teams begin to release their promotional schedules for home games this season and that is what the Atlanta Hawks have just done.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 16

Two Different Starting Lineups The Atlanta Hawks Could Try This Season To Maximize Their Roster

Over the final stretch of the season, the Atlanta Hawks had one of the best starting lineups in the NBA. In 822 possessions last season, the lineup of CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson, and Onyeka Okongwu was +21.4, which ranked in the 90th percentile per Cleaning the Glass, and that is an elite mark.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 15

The Hawks Are Looking To Break an Important Decade-Long Streak This Season

The Atlanta Hawks are one of the more interesting young teams that are on many NBA fans' and analysts' radars. Last season, they were able to shock the NBA world not only with how they ended the season after making major moves around the new year but also during the playoffs.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 14