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Jalen Johnson Faces Major Questions Heading Into Game Three vs Knicks

Tomorrow is one of the most pivotal games in recent memory for the Atlanta Hawks. This team has not been in the playoffs since 2023 and in both that postseason and the 2022 postseason, they were major underdogs and not given much of a chance to beat either the Celtics (2023) or the Heat (2022).

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The Atlanta Hawks Should Stick With Their Starting Lineup After Game Two Win

Game three of the Hawks series against the New York Knicks is set for tomorrow night and it represents a huge opportunity for Atlanta. The Hawks came into this series as the underdog, but they got what they wanted out of the first two games, splitting them with the Knicks on the road and earning homecourt advantage.

Keshon Gilbert News / Hoops Rumors / April 22

Keshon Gilbert Undergoes Core Muscle Surgery

Keshon Gilbert, a guard on a two-way deal with the Hawks, underwent surgery on a core muscle yesterday, Lauren L. Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes (via Twitter).

A Legacy of Versatility: CJ McCollum Praises Candace Parker’s 'Well-Deserved' Hall of Fame Induction

In the grand tapestry of professional basketball history, few athletes have managed to fundamentally redefine a position quite like Candace Parker. A trailblazer in every sense of the word, Parker officially cemented her legacy last week as she took her place in basketball immortality.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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C.J. McCollum News / Field Level Media / April 22

Led by CJ McCollum, Hawks look to seize series lead vs. Knicks

CJ McCollum is filling the exact role the Atlanta Hawks had in mind when they acquired him in January. The veteran is not only scoring plenty of points, but he's also providing an experienced presence for a young team.

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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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 22

Atlanta Hawks 2026 Mock Draft: Fresh Mock With Hawks Lottery Odds Now Set

The Atlanta Hawks are currently tied 1-1 in their first round playoff series against the Knicks, but they received some key draft news this week. The Hawks own the most favorable New Orleans and Milwaukee's first round picks and both teams are in the top ten of the NBA Draft Lottery Odds.

C.J. McCollum News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

CJ McCollum had amazing response to becoming Knicks’ newest ‘villain’

CJ McCollum does not want any smoke from New York Knicks fans branding him as the city’s latest villain. The man just wants to ball. The Atlanta Hawks guard has at times looked like the best player on the floor two games into his team’s first-round series against the Knicks.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 21

NBA Announces 2 Mistakes in Final 10 Seconds of Knicks' Loss to Hawks

The New York Knicks lost to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Monday, 107-106. The win allowed the Hawks to tie the series at 1-1 before heading back to Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 21

Atlanta Hawks Playoff Rotation: What’s Changing vs New York

The Atlanta Hawks are now two games into their series against the New York Knicks and the vibes shifted in a big way last night with the Hawks come from behind win in the fourth quarter to even the series.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / April 21

How the Hawks can hold momentum as series shifts to Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks needed a miracle on Monday — and they got one, ripping a win away from the Knicks in Madison Square Garden behind CJ McCollum, who’s quickly becoming the latest villain in New York.

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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 / EasySportz / April 21

This Was The Moment The Series Truly Shifted

The Atlanta Hawks just turned this first-round series on its head. After dropping Game 1, the Hawks walked into Madison Square Garden on Monday night and stunned the New York Knicks 107-106 in Game 2, evening the series at 1-1.

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The '3 3-pointer NBA playoff games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least three three-pointers in at least 25 playoff games can you name in seven minutes?

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

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Karl-Anthony Towns News / Yardbarker / April 21

Karl-Anthony Towns' latest excuse is bad news for Knicks

The Knicks wasted the perfect opportunity to go up 2-0 in their first-round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks.

Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks

NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2

Watch: CJ McCollum hit with technical foul after painful shot at Jalen Brunson

The 'Active 20-point, 10-rebound games' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Hawks’ CJ McCollum singles out Jalen Brunson in savage exchange with reporter

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum is now probably living rent-free in the minds of the New York Knicks after his fiery performance in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs on Monday.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga calls out Knicks fans for waking CJ McCollum beast in Game 2

The Atlanta Hawks walked into Madison Square Garden as underdogs. Well, they walked out with momentum. That was thanks in part to the crowd itself. After a stunning 107-106 comeback win over the New York Knicks in Game 2.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 21

Atlanta Hawks Quotes and Notes: What CJ McCollum and Quin Snyder Said After Game Two Win Over New York

Heading into the fourth quarter of last night's game, the Atlanta Hawks trailed by 12 and it looked like they were going to fall behind in the series to the Knicks 2-0.

Jonathan Kuminga News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga reveals key to Game 2 win over Knicks

After being a non-factor in the Atlanta Hawks’ 113-102 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the 2026 NBA playoffs, Jonathan Kuminga came alive in Game 2 on Monday night.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21

NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2

The Knicks lost the contest 107-106 after Mikal Bridges missed a potential game-winning shot at Madison Square Garden.

Watch: CJ McCollum hit with technical foul after painful shot at Jalen Brunson

Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks

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NBA News / SportsTalkATL / April 20

Hawks stun Knicks with double-digit fourth quarter comeback in Game 2

Monday night will go down as an all-time classic for Atlanta Hawks fans — and one New York Knicks fans would gladly erase, especially if this series starts to slip away.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21

Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks

CJ McCollum took over for Trae Young as the Atlanta Hawks' starting point guard this season. In Monday's Game 2, he took over for Young as Madison Square Garden's No. 1 villain.

NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2

New-look Cavaliers backcourt is a resounding success in playoffs

Donovan Mitchell, James Harden proving to be dynamic duo for Cavaliers

Brandon Ingram disappears in Raptors' Game 2 loss to Cavaliers

Report: Bulls narrowing search for top executive role

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / April 20

Atlanta Hawks Lottery Odds Finalized

The NBA officially finalized lottery positioning after today’s tiebreakers, and the Atlanta Hawks are walking away in a very strong spot thanks to last year’s draft-night deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Onyeka Okongwu News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Hawks Announce Onyeka Okongwu Injury Update for Game 2 vs. Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with a key injury concern as they prepare for Game 2 against the New York Knicks. Atlanta trails the first-round series 1-0 after a 113-102 Game 1 loss at Madison Square Garden and is looking to respond quickly before the series shifts to Atlanta, starting on Thursday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17

Warriors' Steve Kerr answers critics with play-in upset over Clippers

Steve Kerr has won four championships with the Golden State Warriors and reached the NBA Finals six times as a head coach. Yet he's faced a slew of criticism of his coaching this season as the injured Warriors slumped to a 37-win season.

Steve Kerr had a great quote after defeating the Clippers

Warriors elder statesmen's playoff experience helps stun Clippers in comeback win

Steph Curry reacts to Draymond Green's impact in win over Clippers

Clippers' loss to Warriors means the rich get richer

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Jock Landale News / Hoops Rumors / April 16

Hawks’ Jock Landale Out At Least Two More Weeks

Hawks center Jock Landale is “progressing in his rehabilitation” from a high right ankle sprain, the team announced today in a press release. However, Landale’s return isn’t imminent.