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The Atlanta Hawks Are A Lock For A Top-Four Seed: Fair or Overreaction?

If you are an Atlanta Hawks fan, hearing so much positive talk about your team might make you nervous. The Hawks are not usually the team that is lauded for their offseason work, but you won't find many around the league that don't think Atlanta hit a home run this summer.

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Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher hoping to take the next step in year two

In his first offseason as general manager, Onsi Saleh has put the Hawks in an incredible position, able to compete now with a ton of flexibility moving forward.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / August 26

Hawks’ First Overall Pick Set For Breakout 2025-26 Season

Zaccharie Risacher did not have an ordinary campaign for a number one pick. The Atlanta Hawks had just a 3% chance to land the first overall selection in 2024, but they did, despite having the 10th-best lottery odds.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hardwood Heroics / August 26

'Causes Too Much Havoc' – Former Atlanta Hawks Star Picks Guarding Kyrie Irving Over Stephen Curry

It’s never an easy job to defend any NBA star. However, former Atlanta Hawks star guard Jeff Teague revealed who he prefers to defend between Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving.

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The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 2 scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 26

NBA Mt. Rushmore: Did Analysts Get The Atlanta Hawks Four Players Right?

We are a quarter of the way through this century and the century did not start off well for the Atlanta Hawks, they have been one of the most consistent winners of the last 25 years in the NBA.

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The 25 greatest second-round picks in NBA history

It's generally first-round picks who become stars in the NBA, and that makes sense: Teams draft promising players as soon as possible. Scouting and player evaluation are imperfect processes, though, and sometimes, a gem slips through the cracks, deeply enough to fall to the draft's second round.

Zaccharie Risacher News / NBA Draft on SI / August 26

What Do the Atlanta Hawks Want To See From Zaccharie Risacher in Year Two?

The 2024 NBA Draft was mostly known for not having a clear-cut franchise-altering prospect. As the draft approached, many analysts drifted away from calling

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 26

Hawks Notes: Atlanta Eager About Trae Young and Jalen Johnson, Hawks Single Game Tickets, ESPN trade rumors

The Atlanta Hawks have a potential All-Star duo in both Trae Young and Jalen Johnson, who have shown the ability to be good together when healthy. The last two seasons, however, have been cut short due to injuries with the duo, as Young dealt with a broken finger on his shooting hand, and Johnson dealt with a fractured wrist and torn labrum.

East Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Bulls

The Hawks may be pinning their hopes on a healthy Jalen Johnson. More specifically, Atlanta’s ceiling this season could hinge on Johnson’s growth, as written by ESPN’s Zach Kram.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 25

ESPN Panel Gives The Hawks a Lofty Label Ahead of the 2025-2026 Season

Trae Young News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 25

Insider Provides Interesting New Angle To Trae Young-Hawks Extension Talks

Since the start of the month, there have been a number of extensions to high-profile NBA players. Mikal Bridges, Luka Doncic, and yesterday, De'Aaron Fox, have all signed big extensions with their respective teams, but there has been one notable omission, and that is Atlanta Hawks superstar point guard Trae Young.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson spotted working out with LeBron James

The Atlanta Hawks have a lot of things to be excited about this season. It’s safe to say they had one of the best offseasons in the league, acquiring Kristaps Porzingis in a trade with the Boston Celtics, and then landing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in a trade.

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Ranking the No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks of the 21st century

Making draft picks isn’t an exact science. Some hit, some fail, some don’t move the needle. For every can’t-miss, generational top pick, there are years

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 25

Hawks Notes: Jalen Johnson Training With LeBron, Risacher EuroLeague Play, New Contract Signing Details

In the past few seasons, Atlanta Hawks Jalen Johnson has made tremendous progress, but his progress has been cut short due to injuries. In the 2023 season, Johnson had his wrist broken on a foul by Kyle Kuzma on a fastbreak dunk.

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The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Atlanta Hawks NBA 2K26 ratings that are 100% wrong

The Atlanta Hawks enter the 2025-26 NBA season looking like one of the Eastern Conference’s most improved teams. They added size, shooting, and defensive versatility while keeping their franchise cornerstone intact.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / August 25

EuroBasket 2025: Three Hawks on final rosters

When we last checked in on the leadup to this year’s FIBA European Basketball Championship, or EuroBasket 2025, four Hawks looked slated to feature for their respective national teams.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 24

Three Biggest What ifs of the last 25 years for the Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have been involved in many heartbreaking events in the last 25 seasons, and some big moments. The cool thing about these moments that

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 24

Hawks Notes: Trae Young MVP Talk, Dikembe Mutombo New Film, Hawks fans reminisce about Play-In Tournament

As Hawks fans know, Trae Young and the Hawks are entering a crossroads chapter in their saga together, and this year seems to have more emphasis being put on it than in years past.

Caleb Houstan News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 23

NBA Insider Gives Fresh Update On How Hawks May Use Last Roster Spot

While it was initially believed that former Magic forward Caleb Houstan would fill the last roster spot on the Atlanta Hawks, it was reported that he would be on an Exhibit 10 contract instead of a guaranteed deal.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 23

NBA Offseason: Ranking The Three Most Valuable Contracts On The Atlanta Hawks

After the offseason the Hawks have had, they are in a position to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. One of the reasons for that is their offseason maneuvering.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 23

Atlanta Hawks Kristaps Porzingis Ranked Above OKC Superstar In Recent Centers List

The Atlanta Hawks are not usually the team that gets praise for their offseason prowess and decision making, but you would be hard-pressed to find someone who follows the NBA who does not like what the Hawks have done this offseason.

Kristaps Porzingis News / NBA Analysis Network / August 23

Former player shares two most exciting players for Atlanta Hawks next season, not including Kristaps Porzingis

The Atlanta Hawks transformed into one of the Eastern Conference’s most intriguing teams through aggressive offseason moves. Their biggest acquisition came in former All-Star Kristaps Porzingis, who upgrades their frontcourt when healthy.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / August 22

3 Reasons Why The Atlanta Hawks Won The 2025 NBA Draft

Similar to the San Antonio Spurs and the Brooklyn Nets, the Atlanta Hawks started the draft with multiple first-round picks. However, they made a savvy move on the first night of the draft, trading their 13th overall pick for the 23rd and a future first in 2026.

N'Faly Dante News / Hoops Rumors / August 18

Rockets won’t match Hawks' offer sheet for N’Faly Dante

Big man N’Faly Dante will join the Hawks, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via Twitter) that the Rockets aren’t matching the two-year, $4.5MM offer sheet Dante signed with Atlanta.

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 17

Dana White pours cold water on NBA star’s UFC dreams

It sounds like White is skeptical of an NBA star making the transition to the octagon.

Hawks move to add big-man depth with Rockets G League standout

Celtics new starting center shows glimpse of what's to come

Why Sean Strickland deserves one more title shot

The 'NBA active block leaders' quiz

N'Faly Dante News / Yardbarker / August 16

Hawks move to add big-man depth with Rockets G League standout

In terms of a low-cost, under-the-radar pickup, the Hawks may have hit this move out of the park.

Four-time All-Star's contract status puts pressure on Hawks in 2025-26

Report reveals Trae Young’s plan amid rumored discontent with Hawks

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

Video: Udonis Haslem had a brutal time pronouncing Zaccharie Risacher’s name

Zaccharie Risacher was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but that is not enough for Udonis Haslem to have any idea how to pronounce his name.