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Hawks React to NBA's Major Zaccharie Risacher Announcement on Tuesday

The Atlanta Hawks selected Zaccharie Risacher with their No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. And in his debut professional season, the 6-foot-8 Frenchman delivered.

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Atlanta Hawks Zaccharie Risacher Named to KIA NBA All-Rookie First Team

The NBA's All-Rookie teams were announced this afternoon and to no surprise, Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher earned a spot on the first team. Spurs guard Stephon Castle, Grizzlies center Zach Edey, Wizards forward Alex Sarr, and Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells were also on the first team.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / May 20

3 Potential Options For the Hawks’ Backup Point Guard

For most of Trae Young’s career, the Atlanta Hawks have been a strong offensive team. From 2020 to 2024, they never ranked below 12th in offensive rating during the regular season.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19

Trae Young trolls Knicks fans ahead of potential NBA Finals appearance

The dynamic guard has had a treacherous relationship with New York's fan base ever since his Hawks beat the Knicks in the 2021 playoffs.

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Trae Young News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

Trae Young has message for Knicks fans during Game 7

Trae Young does not want New York Knicks fans to forget his name, or drop their animosity towards him. The Atlanta Hawks guard sent a message to Knicks fans during Sunday’s Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Ok.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 17

Are the Atlanta Hawks a Potential Chaos Team this Summer?

The Atlanta Hawks season has been over for quite some time, but they are one of the more intriguing teams that nobody is talking about heading into the offseason.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Draft on SI / May 17

Will Atlanta Hawks Take a Center with Lottery Pick?

With the 2025 NBA Draft on the horizon, the Atlanta Hawks need to add to their front court, particularly at the center position as they continue to build around Trae Young and the rest of their perimeter players.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 17

Hawks search for President of Basketball Operations takes new turn

The Hawks have been linked to the stars of the executive world in the search for their next President of Basketball Operations. It began with Bob Myers,

Dyson Daniels News / NBA Analysis Network / May 17

Dyson Daniels claims he was ‘robbed’ of Defensive Player of the Year award, but adds ‘I’m happy I beat Draymond’

A wide open Defensive Player of the Year race is still a talking point, after the award was given out. Initially Victor Wembanyama was the presumptive winner of the coveted award, until the San Antonio Spurs phenom was ruled out for the season with a blood clot diagnosis last February.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / SportsTalkATL / May 16

Several things working in Hawks’ favor for Giannis Antetokounmpo

There is seemingly a new nugget every day surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is reportedly open to the possibility of being traded this offseason. The Hawks, like about 25 other teams, will show interest, but not too many organizations can put a trade package of young players and picks together like Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 16

2025 NBA Draft: NBA Expert Gives Honest Analysis on Whether the Hawks Should Keep or Trade The 13th Pick

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery is in the books and it went exactly how the Atlanta Hawks were hoping that it would. While the Hawks' own pick was controlled by San Antonio, Atlanta was watching intently, hoping that the Sacramento Kings pick would stay at No.

Mouhamed Gueye News / Peachtree Hoops / May 16

2024-25 Atlanta Hawks player review: Mouhamed Gueye

A nightmare for opponents on the defensive end, Mouhamed Gueye is one of the most intriguing bundles of potential in the NBA. Player development was a key theme of the 2024-25 season for the Atlanta Hawks, and no player exemplified this more than Mouhamed Gueye.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Hawks Linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo With Potential Move

The Atlanta Hawks are in search of a new president of basketball operations this offseason. After the 2024-25 NBA season, the Hawks fired Landry Fields as their general manager and replaced him with Onsi Saleh.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

Hawks rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s agent a candidate to lead front office

The Atlanta Hawks are currently in the midst of searching for a new general manager after firing Landry Fields at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.

Landry Fields News / SportsTalkATL / May 15

Report: Hawks wanted to re-sign pair of veteran free agents before firing Landry Fields

The Hawks surprised a lot of people when they fired general manager Landry Fields following an exit from the play-in tournament. Fields took over for Travis Schlenk, and nobody could argue the club was in a better place when he took over compared to when he left.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 15

Are the Atlanta Hawks Trying To Position Themselves For A Shot At Trading For Giannis Antetokounmpo?

There is not a bigger offseason storyline than the potential trade of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks lost in the first round for the third straight season and the Bucks are depleted of resources, whether it is young players or draft picks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / May 15

Hawks (Finally) Name Ideal President Of Basketball Ops Candidate

The Atlanta Hawks are leaving no stone untouched in their pursuit of new President of Basketball Operations. So much so that the latest candidate to surface as a possibility might not even be attainable.

Masai Ujiri News / SportsTalkATL / May 15

Report: Hawks have expressed interest in Masai Ujiri

The Hawks have cast a wide net full of marquee names in their search for the next President of Basketball Operations. Bob Myers is the one that caught everyone’s eye initially, originally reported by Marc Stein, but that felt more like a Hail Mary than a legitimate plan.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Atlanta Hawks Eyeing Agent for 2-Time MVP as Front Office Hire

As the NBA Draft Combine continues in Chicago, the offseason spotlight remains fixed on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, and one of the most intriguing subplots is quietly unfolding in Atlanta.

Masai Ujiri News / Hoops Rumors / May 15

Hawks targeting East rival's championship-winning exec

He is still recognized as a master team builder, even though the team has fallen on hard times in recent years.

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Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

This Trae Young trade actually isn’t terrible for the Hawks

The Hawks have a big offseason ahead, but one thing that isn’t expected is a Trae Young trade. The club is hiring a new lead man in the front office after firing Landry Fields and promoting Onsi Saleh to general manager.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

3 Free Agents To Fill The Hawks’ Backup Center Void

Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu have occupied the Atlanta Hawks’ top two center options for the last five seasons. Okongwu took over Capela’s starting role in January of this year, posting career-best numbers over the final four months of the season.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Draft on SI / May 12

Atlanta Hawks Land No. 13 Pick at 2025 NBA Draft

At the much-anticipated 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on Monday, 14 teams learned where they’d be picking at this year’s draft. The Atlanta Hawks were among those teams, coming in with the thirteenth-best odds after losing in the NBA Play-In to finish 40-42.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 12

Southeast Notes: Hawks, Hornets, Wizards, Coulibaly, Black

After reporting on Friday that the Hawks have shown interest in the possibility of hiring a player agent to run their front office, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) confirm that Sportsology, the search firm leading the process, has reached out to “various agents” to gauge their interest.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11