One of the most humiliating experiences for casual ball players is getting shown up by someone elite on the court. There are many who move on the court with a false bravado during games, chirping and trash talking.
In a summer where blockbuster trades and surprise signings shook the NBA landscape, the Atlanta Hawks flew under the radar, quietly crafting one of the most compelling offseasons of 2025.
The Atlanta Hawks are one of the biggest winners of the 2025 free agency thus far, following their acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics and signing free agents Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard.
The Atlanta Hawks have been considered by many to be the winners of the offseason, and they've been trying to build on their roster based on the amount of cap space they've freed.
Yesterday, the NBA revealed the six groups for this year’s Emirates NBA Cup, with the Hawks landing in a group that also features the Cavs, Pacers, Wizards, and Raptors.
The Atlanta Hawks are not usually the team that gets praise for their offseason prowess and decision making, but you would be hard-pressed to find someone who follows the NBA who does not like what the Hawks have done this offseason.
The Atlanta Hawks have made a flurry of moves so far this offseason, including trading for Kristaps Porzingis and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency, among others.
The Atlanta Hawks are not usually the team that gets praise for their offseason prowess and decision making, but you would be hard-pressed to find someone who follows the NBA who does not like what the Hawks have done this offseason.
After the acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard, there’s palpable excitement around the Atlanta Hawks. Trae Young finally has a roster around him that complements his skill set — long, strong defensively, and great shooters.
The Hawks made several notable offseason acquisitions, and perhaps the most valuable one isn’t even on the team this year — the more favorable *unprotected* first-round pick of the Pelicans and Bucks.
In a summer filled with seismic shifts across the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks quietly orchestrated one of the most intriguing offseasons in recent memory. For a team that’s hovered on the edge of relevance since its surprising Eastern Conference Finals run in 2021, this summer of 2025 represented both a crossroads and a chance for reinvention.
Clint Capela had been with the Atlanta Hawks since the middle of the 2019-20 season. He is coming off a year where he averaged 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 55.9% from the field in 55 games.
With the rush of free agency and the draft behind us, the NBA world shifts its attention to the 2025 NBA Summer League. The Atlanta Hawks’ new front office has impressed this offseason, but now it is time for their young talent to shine on the court.
It feels like the Hawks offseason is all but complete, with only a couple of things left to do — weigh possible extensions for Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis.
The Atlanta Hawks made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021 but have been mired in mediocrity ever since. They haven't won a playoff series since then and haven't even made it to the playoffs in the last two seasons.
The Hawks have requested waivers on David Roddy, the team announced today in a press release. Roddy, who was on a two-way contract, was sent from Houston to Atlanta in the record-setting seven-team Kevin Durant trade on Sunday.
A familiar face for Atlanta Hawks fans is once again on the move. ESPN's Shams Charania stunned the basketball world by revealing a wild three-team NBA trade on Monday. The deal involves the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker had a very productive season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former Virginia Tech star averaged 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field and 38.1% from the three-point range in 82 games.
The seven-team trade that sends star forward Kevin Durant and free agent big man Clint Capela (via sign-and-trade) to Houston is now official, according to press releases from several teams, including the Rockets.
Last season, the Atlanta Hawks struggled to put together two-way lineups after Jalen Johnson’s season-ending shoulder injury. Oftentimes, lineups leaned too far defensively or offensively focused.
The Pelicans offered the Hawks an unprotected 2026 first-round pick — the better of the picks from the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans — to move up from No. 23 to No. 13 in the NBA Draft. The Hawks jumped on the deal.
The Pistons are looking for backcourt depth behind Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey and, as a young team, they can use all the veteran experience they can get.