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Looking at the Atlanta Hawks NBA Draft Scenarios Heading Into the Final Regular Season Game

The final day of the NBA regular season is here and there is going to be a lot of understandable focus on the playoffs race, but the NBA Draft race has a lot of headlines as well.

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Who Should The Atlanta Hawks Prefer To Play In The First Round - Knicks or Cavaliers?

The Atlanta Hawks are in the enviable position of having a guaranteed four games to prove themselves in the postseason bracket. Despite jockeying for position

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 11

Atlanta Hawks Official Seeding and Playoff Scenarios Heading Into Final Day of Regular Season

The Atlanta Hawks are postseason bound. With their win over the Cleveland Cavaliers last night, Atlanta clinched a spot in the top six of the Eastern Conference and will be either the No.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 11

Hawks clinch playoff spot, but No. 5 seed not yet set

The Hawks have officially secured an Eastern Conference playoff berth following Friday’s win over the Cavaliers, the NBA officially announced. Atlanta improved to 46-35 with the victory, also locking up the Southeast Division title.

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C.J. McCollum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 11

When CJ McCollum believes Hawks picked up their playoff momentum

ATLANTA – For the first time since the 2022-2023 season, the Atlanta Hawks will be making a playoff appearance, and they were able to do so after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102 in the second-to-last game of the season.

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25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / April 10

Hawks Clinch Playoff Spot; Top-Four East Seeds Now Locked In

The Hawks have become the fifth Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff spot after defeating Cleveland on Friday, the NBA announced (via Twitter).

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / April 10

Hawks clinch playoff spot while walloping Cavs

CJ McCollum scored 25 of his game-high 29 points in the first half and Dyson Daniels collected 13 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists as the Atlanta Hawks clinched a playoff spot with a 124-102 rout of the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

C.J. McCollum News / Total Apex Sports / April 10

CJ McCollum Turns Back the Clock As Atlanta Hawks Dominate Cleveland Cavaliers To Clinch Postseason Berth

On a night where the stakes were crystal clear, the Hawks delivered a resounding 124-102 beatdown to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This wasn’t just a regular-season victory; this was a statement.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 10

Instant Takeaways From the Atlanta Hawks' Dominant Win Against the Cleveland Cavaliers

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks were looking for some revenge as they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers a few nights ago and came out looking like a team on a mission.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / April 10

Hawks punch ticket to playoff dance with 124-102 win

The Hawks had yet another shot at clinching the Southeast Division title for the first time since 2020-21 and lock up a top 6 seed all at the same time.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 10

Starting Lineups Announced For Friday's Hawks-Cavaliers Matchup

Game time is getting close in Atlanta. The Hawks and the Cavaliers are getting set to meet for the second time in three days, but this matchup is going to look a little different, especially on the Cleveland side of things.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Hawks Star Zaccharie Risacher Faces Uncertain Future

The conversation surrounding Zaccharie Risacher has shifted quickly, and it now centers on a bigger question: Is the young star still part of the Atlanta Hawks’ long-term vision?

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 10

Hawks, Raptors tied for fifth as East playoff picture intensifies

The East race for fifth is coming down to the wire, and it’s got a little bit of everything. The Hawks and Raptors are tied at 45-35 with two games left, with Toronto holding the tiebreaker after its win over Miami.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9

Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets strong ‘he better win’ MIP endorsement from SGA

The Atlanta Hawks made a key free agent signing this past offseason when they acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker. After seeing how he was able to contribute to the Minnesota Timberwolves, many expected him to have that same impact for a Hawks team looking to take the next step.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9

Latest projections for Hawks’ 2 first-round picks in ClutchPoints’ NBA Mock Draft

The Atlanta Hawks are in a unique position that other teams can’t relate to. They have a chance to make the playoffs while also having the opportunity at a draft pick in the lottery.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 8

Cavs offer glimpse of playoff version in win over Hawks

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 122-116 hard-fought home win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. 1. That third quarter? That is who the Cavaliers need to be in the playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks News / EasySportz / April 7

The Hawks Are the Team Nobody Wants to Face Right Now

With the playoffs right around the corner, one team is quietly turning into a nightmare matchup for the entire Eastern Conference—the Atlanta Hawks. Winners of 18 of their last 21 games, Atlanta isn’t just hot—they’re arguably the most dangerous team in the East heading into the postseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7

Knicks' Jalen Brunson takes over late to down Hawks

With their recent 18-2 surge, the Atlanta Hawks have shown they have what it takes to compete with the Eastern Conference's best teams. What they don't have is a player like Jalen Brunson.

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C.J. McCollum News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6

CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count

CJ McCollum was mere milliseconds away Monday from highlight reel immortality. The Atlanta Hawks trailed the New York Knicks 108-105 with 1.2 seconds left on the clock at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 6

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker inched closer to adding an individual accolade to his resume with a stellar performance in a thriller versus the New York Knicks.

Jalen Brunson's huge fourth quarter powers Knicks over Hawks

CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count

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