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Which Player is going to be most critical for the Hawks Defensive Success Next Season?

Which Player is going to be most critical for the Hawks Defensive Success Next Season?

After the All-Star Break, the Atlanta Hawks had one of the best defenses in the NBA. Was part of that the easy schedule they were playing down the stretch?

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 3
One Returning Hawk Destined For An Increased Role (And One Whose Role Will Be Reduced)

One Returning Hawk Destined For An Increased Role (And One Whose Role Will Be Reduced)

While the Atlanta Hawks did not undergo a massive roster change this offseason, they moved enough pieces around that there is room to question how the rotations and lineups are going to play out.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / September 3
Hawks, Skyhawks Announce Staffing Changes

Hawks, Skyhawks Announce Staffing Changes

The Hawks and their G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, have made a handful of staffing changes, according to a press release. Front office

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 3
Crafting A Trade Between Hawks and Clippers that Solves Atlanta's Roster Issues, LA Gets Needed Draft Capital

Crafting A Trade Between Hawks and Clippers that Solves Atlanta's Roster Issues, LA Gets Needed Draft Capital

Just when you thought the NBA offseason was dormant, perhaps the biggest punishment in the league's history gets handed to the Los Angeles Clippers. Members

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 3
Best and Worst Case Scenarios For The Atlanta Hawks This Season

Best and Worst Case Scenarios For The Atlanta Hawks This Season

The NBA season seems far away right now, but training camp is nearly three weeks away and the preseason will shortly follow that. One of the big storylines of the upcoming season will be the Eastern Conference and how competitive it appears to be heading into the year.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

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 2
Atlanta Hawks Trade Assets Ranked: Players, Picks and Contracts

Atlanta Hawks Trade Assets Ranked: Players, Picks and Contracts

The Atlanta Hawks have one of the best collections of young talent and contract situations in the NBA. Jalen Johnson is coming off an All-NBA season; Nickeil Alexander-Walker won the NBA's Most Improved Player Award; Dyson Daniels is one of the best defenders in the sport, and Onyeka Okongwu is one of the most underrated centers in the NBA.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 2
NBA Notes: Hawks, Lu Dort, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Wizards

NBA Notes: Hawks, Lu Dort, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Wizards

Luguentz Dort has changed teams, but at least one of his new Hawks teammates is very familiar. Dort said he’s particularly excited about joining fellow Canadian Nickeil Alexander-Walker in Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 1
Ranking Which Atlanta Hawks Departures Could Be Missed Most This Season

Ranking Which Atlanta Hawks Departures Could Be Missed Most This Season

The Atlanta Hawks have been busy adding to their team this offseason and making themselves a deeper and more physical team in a competitive Eastern Conference.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1
Hawks’ Jalen Johnson posts IG Story, but it’s not a reaction to diss from Jonathan Kuminga’s silly agent

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson posts IG Story, but it’s not a reaction to diss from Jonathan Kuminga’s silly agent

Recently, former Atlanta Hawks wing Jonathan Kuminga’s agent Aaron Turner made headlines when he falsely stated that Kuminga was the best player on the team during his brief stint in Atlanta last year.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 1
Why The Atlanta Hawks Have Three All-Star Candidates On Their Roster

Why The Atlanta Hawks Have Three All-Star Candidates On Their Roster

The Atlanta Hawks aren't going to be looked at as a star-studded team. There are other teams in their own conference that have bigger names with better reputations on the team.

Luguentz Dort News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 1
After Strong FIBA Performance, Lu Dort Opens Up About Being Traded To The Hawks: 'It's Amazing'

After Strong FIBA Performance, Lu Dort Opens Up About Being Traded To The Hawks: 'It's Amazing'

The qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup are ongoing, one month ahead of the start of training camp in the NBA, and a pair of important Atlanta Hawks players were in action last night for Canada.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

Luguentz Dort News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1
Lu Dort’s numbers in Canada’s win vs. Argentina will hype up Hawks fans

Lu Dort’s numbers in Canada’s win vs. Argentina will hype up Hawks fans

Lu Dort is on international duty for the Canadian national team as he gave Atlanta Hawks fans a sneak peek of what he can do for them going into the 2026-27 NBA season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1
Lu Dort gets real on playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Canada in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Lu Dort gets real on playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Canada in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder were gutted when Lu Dort was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in July in a three-team deal. Dort became well-loved in Oklahoma City since he arrived in 2019 as an undrafted pick-up.

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Fadeaway World / September 1
Jonathan Kuminga’s Agent Claims He Was Hawks’ Best Player, But Prefers Current Deal Over $24.3 Million Option

Jonathan Kuminga’s Agent Claims He Was Hawks’ Best Player, But Prefers Current Deal Over $24.3 Million Option

After playing for the Atlanta Hawks for only four months, the team decided not to pick up Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 31
Jonathan Kuminga's Agent Claims He Was The Best Player on Atlanta Last Season

Jonathan Kuminga's Agent Claims He Was The Best Player on Atlanta Last Season

Atlanta made a surprising decision to acquire Jonathan Kuminga at this year's trade deadline, sending Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State, and Kuminga had some really good moments with the Hawks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 31
Three Most Underrated Hawks Entering the 2026-2027 Season

Three Most Underrated Hawks Entering the 2026-2027 Season

We are in the pit of the NBA offseason, but there is less than a month until training camps open up, and the season will only be a few weeks away at that point.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 31
Every Atlanta Hawks First-Round Pick of the Last 20 Years: Hits, Misses and What Happened Next

Every Atlanta Hawks First-Round Pick of the Last 20 Years: Hits, Misses and What Happened Next

The NBA Draft can be a tough thing to nail, especially if you don't have a top pick in a loaded draft. That has been the job for the Atlanta Hawks over the past 20 years, and there have been some hits and some mistakes.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 30
Three Potential Downsides To The Atlanta Hawks Not Bringing Back Jonathan Kuminga

Three Potential Downsides To The Atlanta Hawks Not Bringing Back Jonathan Kuminga

Jonathan Kuminga's recent decision to sign a two-year, $13 million dollar contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves shouldn't be a surprise to the Hawks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 30
3 Hawks Who Can Win NBA League Awards This Season

3 Hawks Who Can Win NBA League Awards This Season

The Atlanta Hawks are not unaccustomed to players winning awards after the season. In fact, Atlanta became the first NBA team ever to have two consecutive winners of the Most Improved Player Award (Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker) and could have a third.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / August 29
Hawks still have two roster moves to make before season

Hawks still have two roster moves to make before season

The Hawks have 17 players on standard contracts. Eventually, they’re going to need 15. That makes Atlanta one of several teams with some roster housekeeping left to handle before the regular season, and this weekend offers at least a couple opportunities to get started.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 26
Jonathan Kuminga made bold gamble that could haunt his career

Jonathan Kuminga made bold gamble that could haunt his career

After months of speculation, Jonathan Kuminga and his camp finally settled on a landing spot. As reported, the athletic forward has signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, spurning a larger and longer offer from the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Atlanta Hawks News / The Lead / August 25
The Atlanta Hawks Must Still Address Their Lack of Halfcourt Offense

The Atlanta Hawks Must Still Address Their Lack of Halfcourt Offense

On paper, the Atlanta Hawks made improvements from last season. Although they didn’t have the most exciting offseason, they made enough progress to build on last season’s accomplishments.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 22
Jonathan Kuminga faces new roadblock that could aid the Lakers

Jonathan Kuminga faces new roadblock that could aid the Lakers

The offseason is inching closer to the end, yet the Jonathan Kuminga situation remains unresolved.

Insider says Jonathan Kuminga 'likes the idea of playing for the Lakers' — but there's a key obstacle
Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga takes 180-degree turn
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Bronny James gives a five-word reaction to father LeBron joining 76ers
The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / August 18
This NBA pundit is buying what the Atlanta Hawks are selling

This NBA pundit is buying what the Atlanta Hawks are selling

The Hawks had an extraordinarily busy offseason, which included extensions for both Quin Snyder and GM Onsi Saleh, multiple free agent signings and trades, and the additions of three rookies via the draft.

Kyle Korver News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
Former NBA All-Star is surprisingly leaving the Hawks

Former NBA All-Star is surprisingly leaving the Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are now one (retired) sharpshooter poorer. Former NBA All-Star Kyle Korver is parting ways with the Hawks, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Monday.

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