The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up their preseason last night with a loss to the Houston Rockets, and they are five days away from their regular-season opener against the Toronto Raptors.
The Atlanta Hawks and Kristaps Porzingis share a mutual interest in extending their partnership beyond this season. But both sides appear comfortable waiting to see how things develop before the Hawks or Porzingis commit.
ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks rolled out most of what their main rotation will look like this season in their preseason finale against the Houston Rockets (with the exception of Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson).
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks concluded preseason play against the Houston Rockets in a game that ended similarly to their first game in Houston. While Houston's defensive prowess and shooting took over throughout, the Hawks also had their own flaws and some bright spots in areas of defeat tonight.
The Atlanta Hawks were at home to face the Houston Rockets in their final preseason game before they get things started next week against the Toronto Raptors.
The Atlanta Hawks retooled their roster around standout guard Trae Young this offseason, but will not come to terms on a contract extension with the four-time All-Star before the season opener, The Athletic reported on Thursday.
As Monday’s deadline approaches, the Atlanta Hawks must decide on Dyson Daniels‘ contract. The young guard has become one of the NBA’s elite defenders while steadily improving offensively.
After signing with the Hawks earlier in the week, former Saint John's guard Deivon Smith has been waived. Atlanta signed Smith, M.J. Walker, and Lamont Butler before the preseason win over the Miami Heat, but have since waived Walker and Smith.
The NBA season is less than a week away, and fans have every reason to be excited about the potential of the Atlanta Hawks. By nearly every national outlet, the Hawks were dubbed one of the biggest winners of the offseason.
The Atlanta Hawks struggled from beyond the arc last season, ranking near the bottom of the league in 3-point efficiency. Despite having talented scorers like Trae Young and Jalen Johnson, Atlanta’s lack of consistent outside shooting often stalled its offense.
Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis is currently eligible for a contract extension after being traded to Atlanta over the summer. However, he tells Fred Katz of The Athletic that he’s in no hurry to get a new deal done.
The 2025-26 campaign is a crucial time for Kristaps Porzingis, as it is his contract year with the Atlanta Hawks. If things go according to plan this season, the Latvian international could secure another lucrative payday next summer.
With just a few simple moves, the Atlanta Hawks were named one of the winners of the offseason. And seemed to have primed themselves for a jump in the Eastern Conference in the process.
After the Hawks got eliminated in the play-in, most people dismissed the Hawks heading into this season. But that’s their mistake because this young team is going to break out!