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Amid Michael Porter Jr’s Controversial Statements, Trae Young Sets Lofty Expectation On Him

The NBA has seen a few big moves over this current offseason. One player who got dealt away this summer was ex-Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. The 3-point machine now finds himself in Brooklyn, where he’ll be looking to take advantage of a system that will certainly give him more minutes.

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Analyst Predicts Fifth-Year Forward Will Be the Atlanta Hawks 'Biggest Riser' This Season

The Atlanta Hawks are hoping to become contenders this season, and with the offseason acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard, they are closer to the top of the East than they have been since they made the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021.

Trae Young News / Last Word On Sports / August 21

Timeline of Hawks Starting Centers in the Trae Young Era

Kristaps Porziņģis and Onyeka Okongwu form one of, if not the best, center rotations in the NBA. Trae Young will have two great partners to run a deadly pick-and-pop or pick-and-roll.

Caleb Houstan News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 21

Atlanta Hawks Newest Signing Gets Important New Update

Earlier this week, the Atlanta Hawks seemingly completed their 15-man roster with the signing of Magic forward Caleb Houstan to a one-year contract. While the Hawks did not disclose the terms of the deal because of team policy, there was an important update regarding the deal today.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 21

Do The Hawks Have One Of The Ten Best Starting Lineups In The NBA? One Analyst Does Not Think So

After the offseason they had, the Atlanta Hawks should have one of the best rosters in the Eastern Conference in 2025-2026. While they certainly improved the depth, the Hawks should have one of the best starting lineups in the NBA as well.

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Which NBA teams have the longest current championship droughts?

Some franchises have a few or several NBA titles. Of course, there will always be fans and pundits who feel, “Sure, but what have you done for me lately?” There are franchises with fresh titles, and franchises that haven’t won in so long they won the Walter A.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 21

Hawks Notes: Hawks Finalize Roster, Okongwu Development, Porzingis EuroBasket

The Atlanta Hawks have officially announced the roster they will start the upcoming NBA season with, as they now have the limit of 15 guys on a roster.

Trae Young News / The SportsRush / August 21

'Weirdest Situation Ever': Robert Horry Opens Up on Trae Young’s Contract Issues With Hawks

For a franchise like the Atlanta Hawks, one that has been stuck in the depths of mediocrity for years, securing the future of one of the NBA’s best players on their roster should be a priority.

Trae Young News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 20

Why Does Trae Young Deserve a Contract Extension in Atlanta?

Trae Young is under contract for the next two seasons, with a player option for next summer. Young is up for an extension, but first, we should look back

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 20

Hawks Latest Signing Helps Turn A Weakness Into a Major Strength Next Season

The Atlanta Hawks ranked 18th in three-point shooting last season, but should be changing this upcoming season. The Hawks have prioritized shooting this offseason and nearly every new player on this roster is an elite level shooter.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 20

Fan reaction speaks volumes as Atlanta Hawks confirm signing of Orlando Magic’s best three-point shooter

The Atlanta Hawks have undoubtedly been one of the busiest teams in the NBA this offseason. First of all, Clint Capela, Caris LeVert, Larry Nance Jr, and several more players departed in free agency.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Hawks Star Trae Young Pays Tribute to Former All-Star Guard Following Retirement News

Star point guard for the Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, paid tribute to former NBA star John Wall on Tuesday. The former Washington Wizards star announced his retirement from basketball after 11 seasons in the league.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Atlanta Hawks 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release

The Atlanta Hawks are entering the 2025-26 season as one of the most improved teams of the offseason — gearing up for a playoff push in the wide-open Eastern Conference.

Caleb Houstan News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 19

Atlanta Hawks Complete Roster By Signing Magic Forward Caleb Houstan

The Atlanta Hawks roster is now complete. While the signing for forward Caleb Houstan had been reported on nearly a month ago, the Hawks made the signing official today.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 19

Analyst Names Pelicans-Hawks Trade As One Of The Worst Moves Of The Offseason

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.

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Trae Young News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 19

Hawks Notes: Trae Young NBA Leader, Hawks Exciting Matchups, N'Faly Dante Signing Official

The Atlanta Hawks have arguably one of, if not the best, point guards in the NBA with Trae Young at the helm. Young is consistently at the top of the league's assist lists as he can play make at an elite level, thanks to his ability to draw defenses out of place and create mismatches on pick-and-roll, as well as his shooting abilities.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hardwood Heroics / August 19

'The Intensity is Insane' – Atlanta Hawks Center Likens EuroBasket to the NBA

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis isn’t spending the offseason relaxing like most NBA players. He’s back in Europe to represent his home country of Latvia at the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket tournament.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18

Hawks land big man after Rockets decline offer sheet in NBA Free Agency

The Atlanta Hawks come into the 2025-26 season following a strong offseason during which they traded for big man Kristaps Porzingis and signed key free agents in Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18

Top 2024 picks getting valuable experience at EuroBasket

France's national basketball team is missing many of the players who led them to a silver medal in the Paris Olympics last summer. That absence opens the door for the NBA's top two picks from the 2024 draft to shine.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 18

Hawks announce N’Faly Dante signing after Rockets decline to match offer

The Atlanta Hawks have signed center N’Faly Dante after the Houston Rockets declined to match his two-year, $4.5 million offer sheet. The move was first reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype and later confirmed by the Hawks.

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

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Draft on SI / August 17

Rookie Forward Could Help Atlanta Hawks Next Season

The Atlanta Hawks were one of the winners of the 2025 NBA Draft, not only snagging their guy, but making off with future draft assets too. In a deal with the Pelicans, the Hawks traded out of No.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Hawks Make Unprecedented Contract Offer To RFA

The Atlanta Hawks are one of the teams that dramatically improved this offseason. However, the drama didn’t stop there. On Saturday, the Hawks signed Houston Rockets restricted free agent N’Faly Dante to a two-year, $4.5 million offer sheet, according to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto.

NBA 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

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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.