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On YouTubeAtlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 13
5 Prospects The Atlanta Hawks Should Target With No. 8 Pick (And One They Shouldn't)
The NBA Draft Lottery results came in on Sunday afternoon, and it did not go the way the Atlanta Hawks wanted. Atlanta hoped that having the most favorable of the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks picks would result in a move up into the top four, but it resulted in them dropping one spot to the No.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 13
Hawks potential draft target is gaining a lot of momentum at NBA Combine
Following the Atlanta Hawks first-round exit at the hands of the New York Knicks, the draft prospect that’s probably been discussed the most is Aday Mara.
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / May 13
Mock Draft Roundup: Who are the Hawks projected to draft? 
We are fully in draft season now. With a lauded class of athletes entering the draft this cycle — barring some unexpected withdrawals — there will surely be differing opinions for the Hawks at number eight overall.
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 12
Which NBA Teams Could the Atlanta Hawks Even Trade Up With in the Draft?
The Atlanta Hawks entered Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery with hopes of jumping into the top four and landing one of the elite prospects in this draft, but luck did not go their way.
The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history
Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12
NBA community mourns death of trailblazing center Jason Collins
Former NBA center Jason Collins died at 47 after a long battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma (a form of brain cancer), his family announced Tuesday.
Jason Collins News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13
13-year NBA veteran Jason Collins dies at 47
Jason Collins, who spent 13 years in the NBA, has died at the age of 47.
Jason Collins News / Hoops Rumors / May 12
Former NBA Center Jason Collins Dies Of Brain Cancer
Former NBA big man Jason Collins has died at the age of 47. Collins had been battling brain cancer. Collins entered the NBA in 2001 as the 18th pick of the draft out of Stanford.
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history
The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 12
Ranking the Most Likely Pick for the Atlanta Hawks After Their Draft Lottery Fall
The Atlanta Hawks were not able to get the lottery luck they were hoping for, falling to No. 8 instead of jumping into the top four, but Onsi Saleh and the rest of the Hawks front office are still going to be in the range to draft a really talented player that could help their team now and in future years.
Austin Reaves News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 12
Report: Atlanta Hawks Have Interest In Signing Lakers Guard Austin Reaves This Offseason
The Los Angeles Lakers have now joined the Atlanta Hawks in the offseason. Atlanta has been working on their plan to get better this summer since its first-round loss in six games to the New York Knicks, while the Lakers made it to the second round but were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 12
Hawks add two high-level guards in ESPN’s latest mock draft
Despite not moving up into the top four following the lottery, the Hawks are still left with two ultra-valuable picks — #8 and #23 — in a draft class that is expected to produce high-level players up and down the first round.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 12
5 Draft Prospects The Hawks Could Take With The 8th Pick
Sunday afternoon was a rather disappointing moment for Atlanta Hawks fans, perhaps even more disappointing than the final three games against the New York Knicks that brought the season to an embarrassing end.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 11
One Draft Prospect the Atlanta Hawks Will Have to Cross Off Their Board After Lottery Fall
The Atlanta Hawks had dreams of jumping into the top four of the 2026 NBA Draft, but they ended up falling to the 8th overall pick, which was their most statistically likely spot in the lottery.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 11
Atlanta Hawks Big Board: Top Draft Options at No. 8
While the Atlanta Hawks overachieved given how things went to start the season, the good news is they can continue building on that success with the NBA Draft next month.
Atlanta Hawks News / The Lead / May 11
Hawks Need to Address Lack of Size, Veteran Presence This Offseason
The conclusion of every season offers a period of reflection. Some will see the Atlanta Hawks’ 51-point loss to the New York Knicks that ended their season and call for mass changes.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Hawks’ 3 top targets for No. 8 pick in 2026 NBA Draft from savvy Pelicans trade
The Atlanta Hawks were in a unique position this season, as they became a playoff team while still having the luxury of getting a lottery pick. That was because of the trade they made on last year’s draft night, acquiring the New Orleans Pelicans’ No.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 11
Why the Atlanta Hawks are both a big winner and big loser from the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
The Atlanta Hawks were hoping to move up in a big way in the NBA Draft lottery, but it did not work out in the way that they had hoped. Atlanta is still going to have the No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 11
Why Karl-Anthony Towns is the key to the Knicks' playoff dominance
In the midst of an historic heater through the first two rounds of the playoffs, the New York Knicks all of a sudden seem like an unstoppable force.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 11
No luck for the Atlanta Hawks, who miss out on top-four draft pick
Sunday afternoon had the chance to be a franchise-altering moment for the Atlanta Hawks. In what’s widely viewed as one of the strongest draft classes in years, the Hawks entered the lottery with a 43.2% chance of landing a top-four selection and nearly a 10% chance at the No.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 10
The Atlanta Hawks Were Painfully Close to Securing A Top Three Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft Lottery is a game of luck and while some teams are going to have more ping pong balls than others, all it takes is the right combination for a team to move up and secure a top four pick.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Tying three-point record adds to historic nature of Knicks' entire playoff run
One year ago, the New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. Now a year later, the Knicks are back in the same spot, but having done it in even more historic fashion.
Jonathan Kuminga News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Hawks rumors: Why Insider believes Jonathan Kuminga will return to Atlanta
With fans wondering what the Atlanta Hawks’ future looks like after losing to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs in six games, one player whose status remains unknown is forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Hawks issue statement on death of Ted Turner
The Hawks on Wednesday released statements mourning the death of former owner Ted Turner, a pioneering media entrepreneur who played a key role in keeping the franchise in Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / May 4
Hawks to take measured approach to roster build, GM says
The season didn’t end the way the Hawks wanted, but it clarified a lot, and that may matter more than anything right now. As Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote, the Hawks walk into the offseason with two first-round picks, some financial flexibility, and a clearer picture of what this roster is and what it is not.
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