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On YouTubeAtlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / December 15
Latest NBA mock draft has Hawks drafting Kansas guard #1 overall
This is shaping up to be a really fun year for Atlanta Hawks fans. The young core of Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, Dyson Daniels, and Zaccharie Risacher has already proven it can stay afloat without Trae Young or Kristaps Porzingis, which is no small feat.
Kristaps Porzingis News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15
Kristaps Porzingis sidelined by another mystery illness
For the second time in a year, Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with some sort of unexplained illness that will cause him to miss time. Porzingis is set to miss the next two weeks with an illness and will undergo further evaluation, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Kristaps Porzingis News / SportsTalkATL / December 15
Kristaps Porzingis’ stint with the Hawks could be short-lived
According to Shams Charania, the Hawks are going to shutdown Kristaps Porzingis for the next two weeks with an illness and then re-evaluate things in an attempt to prioritize his long-term health this season.
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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / December 15
Hawks rely on fast start and balanced effort to edge 76ers 
The Atlanta Hawks secured a 120–117 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night at State Farm Arena, improving their record and sweeping the season series against Philadelphia to date.
Dyson Daniels News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15
Why Dyson Daniels thinks Hawks can win without big star performances
ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks came into Sunday trying to shake off a nasty loss against the Detroit Pistons two days before. It’s safe to say they were able to do that, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 120-117.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 14
Hawks Edge Out 76ers in Nail-Biter at State Farm Arena
In a league defined by superstars and super teams, sometimes the grittiest wins come down to who wants it more in the final seconds, and the Hawks were that team tonight.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 14
Jalen Johnson joins pair of legends by making history in Hawks' win
One way to become more of a household name is to make history and join legendary names. That's exactly what Jalen Johnson did during the Atlanta Hawks' 1201-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14
Hawks continue recent mastery of 76ers with 3-point win
Dyson Daniels scored a season-high 27 points to help the Atlanta Hawks defeat the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 120-117 on Sunday. It was Atlanta's seventh straight win over Philadelphia dating back to a 76ers' victory on Dec.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 14
Instant Takeaways From A Clutch Atlanta Hawks Win Against The Philadelphia 76ers
After getting blown off the court by the Detroit Pistons, the Hawks had a great opportunity to get back on track against a Tyrese Maxey-less Sixers. Maxey gave Atlanta 44 points and went toe-to-toe with Jalen Johnson in the clutch, so not having their best player certainly put the 76ers at a disadvantage tonight.
NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / December 14
Hawks finish off 76ers in the clutch, win 120-117
The Atlanta Hawks were back at home Sunday evening to face the Philadelphia 76ers. After a rough loss against the Detroit Pistons following their mini-break, the Hawks were looking to get back on track.
Kristaps Porzingis News / Field Level Media / December 14
Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis (illness) to miss at least 2 more weeks
Atlanta Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis will miss at least two more weeks and undergo further testing due to an illness, the team announced Sunday. Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers is the seventh of the last eight that Porzingis sat out due to the issue.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 14
Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers Announce Starting Lineups For Tonight's Game
The Hawks would love to forget Friday's embarrassing loss to the Detroit Pistons. After an entertaining first quarter, Atlanta was dominated over the final three quarters and ended up losing by 27 points to the top team in the Eastern Conference.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 14
NBA Notes: Hawks, Kristaps Porzingis, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Raptors
Kristaps Porzingis will be sidelined for at least two more weeks as he continues to undergo evaluations related to an illness, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 14
Atlanta Hawks Announce Final Playing Status For Nickeil Alexander-Walker
The Hawks would love to forget Friday's embarrassing loss to the Detroit Pistons. After an entertaining first quarter, Atlanta was dominated over the final three quarters and ended up losing by 27 points to the top team in the Eastern Conference.
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14
Hawks’ Jalen Johnson issues reminder to Zaccharie Risacher to help break recent slump
The Atlanta Hawks have stayed afloat in the Eastern Conference with Trae Young missing time with an MCL injury, and players have had to step up in his absence.
Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / December 13
Hawks, Sixers on opposite paths as teams clash in Atlanta
The Atlanta Hawks may be struggling overall, but they have dominated the Philadelphia 76ers. They hope that trend continues when the two clubs meet Sunday in Atlanta.
Trae Young News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 13
Atlanta Hawks Give New Update On When Trae Young Is Expected To Return to Practice
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has not played since Oct. 29th against Brooklyn due to a knee injury suffered in that game, but he could be close to returning.
Jalen Johnson News / Last Word On Sports / December 12
Why Jalen Johnson Being the Face of Hawks Makes Sense Now
Every franchise eventually has to answer a simple question: who really represents us? For the Atlanta Hawks, that answer has long been Trae Young, the All-Star guard whose shooting range, flair, and offensive load have defined the team’s identity.
Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 12
Hawks Rookie Shows Flashes Of Untapped Offensive Potential
The Atlanta Hawks traded down to the 23rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They received the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2026 first-round pick in exchange for the 13th selection.
Jason Collins News / The Spun / December 11
Former NBA Player Jason Collins Has Stage 4 Cancer
The NBA community learned Thursday that Jason Collins has Stage 4 cancer. Collins, a first-round pick from the 2001 NBA Draft, was an All-Pac 10 player at Stanford before making the jump to the pros.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / The Lead / December 10
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Is the Signing of the Offseason
The Atlanta Hawks entered the 2025 NBA offseason desperate to find another guard to fill their needs on the offensive and defensive end. They decided to address these needs by acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for four years, $62 million.
Trae Young News / SportsTalkATL / December 9
Report: Hawks’ Trae Young 'optimistic' about returning this month
Along with reporting that the Atlanta Hawks have interest in trading for ten-time All-Star Anthony Davis, Shams Charania also notes that star point guard Trae Young , who has missed the last month with a knee injury, is optimistic about returning in December.
Jacob Toppin News / Hoops Rumors / December 8
Hawks foward undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery
Third-year forward Jacob Toppin, who is on a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks, will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery on Monday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder
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