Atlanta Hawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kristaps Porzingis Makes Feelings Clear About Atlanta Hawks Trade

Kristaps Porzingis is one of the most talented players in the NBA (when healthy). Earlier this week, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Boston Celtics had sent Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade.

Bill Simmons News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 26

Bill Simmons Calls New Orleans Draft Night Trade With Atlanta 'One of the five worst trades of this decade'

What a week it has been for the Atlanta Hawks. On Tuesday night, they made a big trade for Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, sending the No. 22 pick and Terance Mann to the Nets and Georges Niang and a second rounder to Boston.

Bobby Marks News / 5 GOATs / June 26

Asa Newell pick makes Atlanta Hawks NBA Draft first round winners, per ESPN insider Bobby Marks

The first night of the NBA Draft is in the books. That came with some obvious winners and losers, with the Atlanta Hawks and their pick of Asa Newell seemingly one of the most interesting picks in the first round.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks' quiz

Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA No. 1 draft pick and Rookie of the Year' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NBA's active 20-point, 10-assist games leaders' quiz

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 26

Everyone Is Still In Disbelief That New Orleans Made The Draft Night Trade With Atlanta

What a week it has been for the Atlanta Hawks. On Tuesday night, they made a big trade for Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, sending the No. 22 pick and Terance Mann to the Nets and Georges Niang and a second rounder to Boston.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 26

NBA world reacts to Hawks huge night one of NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks aren’t an organization that typically garners praise from the entire NBA world, but perhaps times are changing under new GM Onsi Saleh.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

Hawks Get Steal of the Draft With Asa Newell Pick After Genius Trade

After trading for Kristaps Porziņģis just one day before the draft, the Atlanta Hawks made another deal at the 2025 NBA Draft. They traded the 13th pick to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for the 23rd selection in the draft and an unprotected 2026 pick.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / June 26

NBA Team's 'Sparse' Draft Party Crowd Grabs Attention

The Atlanta Hawks were in a perfect position to make some noise in the NBA Draft, and that's what they did. Two days ago, they had the No. 13 and No. 22 picks, and as much as it sounded good that they could select two talented prospects, there was always a chance that they would make a trade.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 26

2025 NBA Draft Grades: What Grade Does Atlanta Get For Trading Down For Asa Newell?

The Atlanta Hawks drafted Georgia forward Asa Newell with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Atlanta Hawks have been making moves this offseason, and so far, in this year's draft, they've made multiple trades.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26

Hawks again find favorable return in trade with Pelicans

On Thursday night, the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a deal that—on the surface—might seem like a simple draft pick swap but could prove to be a shrewd bet by the Hawks.

NBA world reacts to Hawks huge night one of NBA Draft

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'NBA yearly steals-per-game leaders since the merger' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / June 25

Hawks opt for Asa Newell at 23rd overall

After some machinations, the Hawks get their guy. At the beginning of yesterday, the Hawks had picks no. 13 and 22. They moved pick no. 22 in the trade for Kristaps Porzingis late yesterday, then earlier tonight they executed a trade down from 13 down to 23 to pick up a future first-round pick.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Hawks trade down, select Georgia big man at No. 23

After trading down from No. 13 to No. 23, the Hawks have used their first-round pick to select Georgia big man Asa Newell.

Celtics complete predraft salary dumps with Kristaps Porzingis trade

Kristaps Porzingis trade could be Hawks' last chance to build around Trae Young

Is the NBA's Eastern Conference really a wasteland?

NBA stars from the Jordan era you may have forgotten

The 'NBA yearly steals-per-game leaders since the merger' quiz

NBA News / 5 GOATs / June 26

Atlanta Hawks select Drake Powell in 2025 NBA Draft, trade to Brooklyn Nets

The Atlanta Hawks have selected Drake Powell with the No. 22 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, but will ship him to the Brooklyn Nets. The point guard played his college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 25

2025 NBA Draft – Atlanta Hawks trade #13 pick Derik Queen to New Orleans Pelicans

The Atlanta Hawks have moved down in the NBA Draft, sending center Derik Queen to the New Orleans Pelicans in return for the #23 pick. The Atlanta Hawks have decided not to use their lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 25

Hawks pick up unprotected 2026 first-round pick in draft night trade

Onsi Saleh is proving to be a very aggressive general manager in his first offseason leading the Hawks. Yesterday, he made a big swing by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis in a three-way trade with the Nets and Celtics, and today, he somehow managed to pick up an unprotected 2026 first-round pick in a draft night trade with the Pelicans.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / June 25

Hawks shrewdly trade back to 23, pick up 2026 unprotected first

Great bit of maneuvering. With the 13th overall pick and their only draft pick in this year’s draft (barring another trade), the Atlanta Hawks have decided to move down and pick up additional draft capital.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Pelicans to acquire No. 13 pick from Hawks, take March Madness star

The New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a trade that will send the No. 13 overall pick from Atlanta to New Orleans in exchange for No. 23 overall and a 2026 first-round pick, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Kristaps Porzingis trade could be Hawks' last chance to build around Trae Young

Pelicans draft Oklahoma's Jeremiah Fears with No. 7 pick

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'NBA players drafted out of high school' quiz

Kristaps Porzingis News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Hawks Linked to NBA Trade With Wolves to Pair Guard With Kristaps Porzingis: Report

The Atlanta Hawks have started their offseason on a good note, and they're already making moves to improve their team for next season. On Tuesday, they made a three-team deal with the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets and acquired Kristaps Porzingis.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 25

Who are the Potential Targets For the Atlanta Hawks and Their Massive Trade Exception?

On the eve of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks made a massive trade. Atlanta, Brooklyn, and Boston agreed to a three-team deal that sent Kristaps Porzingis and a 2nd round pick to the Hawks, Georges Niang and a 2nd round pick to the Celtics, and Terance Mann and the 22nd pick in this year's draft to the Nets.