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NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 23
Five Big Takeaways From Atlanta's Blowout Win Over the Charlotte Hornets
Make it 2-0 this season for the Atlanta Hawks. Unlike the game against Orlando on Wednesday, there was never a doubt about the outcome of this game. While Charlotte was missing both Coby White and Kon Knueppel, I don't think it would have mattered all that much.
NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / October 23
Hawks’ defense shines, defeat Hornets 128-81 
The Atlanta Hawks were in Charlotte on Friday evening to face the Hornets. Both teams are coming off wins in their season opener, with the Hawks defeating the Orlando Magic and the Hornets defeating the Brooklyn Nets.
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / October 23
Aaron Wiggins looking like key acquisition for Hawks after hot start
It only cost the Atlanta Hawks a pair of second-round picks to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Two games into the season, Wiggins is looking like a massive bargain.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 23
3 Burning Hawks Questions Ahead of Divisional Battle vs Hornets
There are lots of cliche phrases in the NBA, especially around games in October not meaning as much as games that will come later. But when you get to
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 23
Three Critical Storylines I'm Focused on in Atlanta vs. Charlotte Showdown
Both the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets both got wins on Wednesday and are 1-0 heading into their Friday night showdown. Charlotte is going to be down a couple of key players tonight, but this team still has talent, and they are playing at home.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 23
Hawks Vs Hornets: Preview, Injury Report and Projected Starters For Friday's Game
The 1-0 Atlanta Hawks are back in business tonight - with a familiar opponent on the schedule. However, the Charlotte Hornets aren't the same team that Atlanta had to hold off during the second half of the 2025-26 regular season.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 22
Atlanta Hawks Inactives for Game 2 vs Charlotte: Who's in and who's out?
The Atlanta Hawks are 1-0 to start the season and they already have an important divisional win under their belt for the season. They will look to add another tomorrow night on the road against Charlotte, and ahead of that matchup against the Hornets, the Hawks have released their injury report.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 22
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Is Already Showing that Last Season Was Not A Fluke
Last season was a career-best year for Nickeil Alexander-Walker. After a sign-and-trade in the summer of 2025 that sent him from Minnesota to Atlanta, the thought was that he would be a great player to bring off the bench and complement Trae Young and Dyson Daniels.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 22
Grading Every Hawks Player in The Season Opening Win Over the Orlando Magic
The Atlanta Hawks got their 2026-2027 season started off on the right foot last night, beating the Orlando Magic 132-125 on the road, collecting their 5th straight win against Orlando, dating back to last season.
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.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / October 22
Takeaways from the Hawks opening night win over the Magic
The NBA offseason is often a five-month soap opera, and this year’s could have won an Academy Award with how many superstars jumped from team to team. The Hawks weren’t a part of that, despite being pegged as an under-the-radar team lurking for the right opportunity to strike.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Field Level Media / October 21
Nickeil Alexander-Walker's late baskets key Hawks' win over Magic
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 31 points and hit a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the final two minutes to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks defeat the Orlando Magic 132-125 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 21
Winners And Losers From The Atlanta Hawks' Season Opening Win Over Orlando
For the fifth consecutive game, the Atlanta Hawks have beaten the Orlando Magic. This time, it was a 132-125 season-opening win over their Southern Eastern Division rival, and the Hawks started the season off on the right foot, getting a big win over a team they are going to be competing with for a division crown and a playoff spot this season.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 21
The Atlanta Hawks Player I'm Watching Closest Against Orlando (And Why This Game Matters)
The Atlanta Hawks begin their season tonight, and while it is just one game out of 82, it is an important matchup against a divisional rival. Atlanta will face the Orlando Magic, and when you look at most playoff projections and predictions, these two teams are closely grouped together.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / October 21
Three Critical Storylines I'm Focused on in Hawks vs. Magic Showdown
Atlanta Hawks basketball is finally back and this time the games actually count. The Hawks open their season on the road against the Orlando Magic, their Southeast division rival.
Atlanta Hawks News / The Lead / October 21
Three Encouraging Developments from Atlanta Hawks Preseason
The preseason serves as a time for young players to battle for roster spots. Coaches use this time to test and tinker with new lineups. Most importantly, it’s the first time fans can see their new offseason additions.
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Hawks enter historic Amazon Prime Video partnership for 2026-27 season
The Atlanta Hawks are just a day away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season on the road vs the Orlando Magic. The Hawks are looking to build off the success of last year, when they won their most games in a decade and pushed the New York Knicks further than any other team could in the NBA playoffs.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 19
Magic seek fresh start under new coach as they host Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks will try to pick up where they left off last season when they travel to Orlando for the season opener Wednesday, while the Magic are looking for a fresh start under a new coach.
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Hawks player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season
The Atlanta Hawks have made player development one of their biggest points of emphasis over the last few years, and it has led to big seasons from several players.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19
Thunder sign Cason Wallace to massive contract extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder are all-in on Cason Wallace.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / Lindy's Sports / October 18
Dorian Finney-Smith talks Hawks, flipping real estate
On July 6, 2026, 11-year veteran Dorian Finney-Smith was traded by the Houston Rockets along with three second-round draft picks (Memphis’ in 2027; Houston’s in 2028 and 2033) to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for cash considerations (Salary flexibility and a $13 million trade exception), according to NBA.com.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Hawks Waive Cameron Corhen, Kobe Johnson
As expected, the Hawks have waived forward Cameron Corhen and guard Kobe Johnson, their two remaining camp invitees, the team announced today in a press release.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 17
Angel Reese Makes Her Opinion Of The New Nickname Given By Hawks Star CJ McCollum Crystal Clear
Angel Reese earned the Bayou Barbie nickname back at LSU for her glamorous on-court appearance: eyelash extensions and long pink nails. Now, after leading the Atlanta Dream to the WNBA finals, she has earned another recognition, now across sports, courtesy of Atlanta Hawks star CJ McCollum.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 13
WNBA adjusts Finals schedule, moves Dream home games to State Farm Arena
Just five days before Game 1 of the Finals tips off in California, this championship series looks like it has found a fitting home after all.
Quin Snyder News / Hoops Wire / October 4
Hawks’ Quin Snyder: ‘We’ve got depth, and that’s good’
The Hawks spent their first week of camp in Nashville getting acquainted with a deeper roster. Quin Snyder likes what he has seen. He also knows more good players means more decisions about who gets on the floor.
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