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Did the Hawks Get Enough Back in the Trae Young Trade?

Did the Hawks Get Enough Back in the Trae Young Trade?

After nearly eight full seasons as the face of the Atlanta Hawks franchise, Trae Young has been traded. During the Hawks' game against the New Orleans Pelicans tonight, ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news that Young was going to be traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

Atlanta Hawks News / EssentiallySports / January 8
Hawks Take Decision on Anthony Davis Trade After Cutting Ties With Trae Young

Hawks Take Decision on Anthony Davis Trade After Cutting Ties With Trae Young

Trading Trae Young wasn’t the end of the Atlanta Hawks’ rebuild. It was the trigger. Atlanta’s front office didn’t just move on from its franchise star—it flipped the direction of the roster overnight.

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How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Atlanta Hawks News / The SportsRush / January 8
'Offensively He’s A Wizard': Kristaps Porzingis Displays Sadness Over Trae Young Trade

'Offensively He’s A Wizard': Kristaps Porzingis Displays Sadness Over Trae Young Trade

Trae Young’s time with the Atlanta Hawks, which once seemed destined to last forever, has officially come to an end after the franchise agreed to a trade sending him to the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 8
Reports: Hawks trade 4-time All-Star PG Trae Young to Wizards

Reports: Hawks trade 4-time All-Star PG Trae Young to Wizards

The Atlanta Hawks are trading four-time All-Star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, multiple outlets reported Wednesday night. The return package from Washington reportedly includes veteran guard CJ McCollum and forward Corey Kispert.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 7
Hawks’ Quin Snyder sounds off on Trae Young’s involvement with team while out injured

Hawks’ Quin Snyder sounds off on Trae Young’s involvement with team while out injured

It’s an end of an era for the Atlanta Hawks after trading star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Young quickly became the face of the franchise after joining the Hawks in 2018 following a draft-day trade with the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 7
Three Takeaways From Atlanta Hawks Solid Win Against the New Orleans Pelicans

Three Takeaways From Atlanta Hawks Solid Win Against the New Orleans Pelicans

The Atlanta Hawks, looking to snap a two-game losing streak, had a good opportunity to make a statement against another struggling team, the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 8
How trading Trae Young to Wizards makes it easier for Hawks to acquire Anthony Davis

How trading Trae Young to Wizards makes it easier for Hawks to acquire Anthony Davis

The Hawks and Mavericks are still haggling over a Davis deal. But at least Atlanta is now in a financial position to make it happen. 

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Hawks get season-high 25 from Zaccharie Risacher to beat Pelicans

Hawks get season-high 25 from Zaccharie Risacher to beat Pelicans

Zaccharie Risacher knocked down seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 117-100 win over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday to end their two-game losing streak.

Trae Young News / Yardbarker / January 7
Why Trae Young is a positive addition to the Wizards

Why Trae Young is a positive addition to the Wizards

Young and the Hawks didn't have a lot of better options than the Wizards, and the Wizards could do a lot worse than Young.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 7
Jalen Johnson’s ‘underrated’ trait that Kristaps Porzingis loves

Jalen Johnson’s ‘underrated’ trait that Kristaps Porzingis loves

Jalen Johnson has transformed into an All-Star caliber player this season for the Atlanta Hawks, and he’s doing everything for them. The forward is averaging 23.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 8.4 assists, and has tried to keep the Hawks afloat for the most part this season with several injuries to some key players.

Malik Williams News / Hoops Rumors / January 7
Hawks Waive Malik Williams

Hawks Waive Malik Williams

The Hawks have waived center Malik Williams, who had been on a two-way contract with the team, according to a press release. Because the move occurred prior to the league-wide salary guarantee date, Williams will receive just a prorated portion of his two-way salary.

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