The best way to build a championship contender is by signing promising young players early. While there's some risk baked into the decision if those players decline or get injured, the upside of getting the player to sign early usually pays off.
Reigning NBA steals leader Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks agreed on a four-year, $100 million extension, according to multiple reports on Monday. The extension keeps Daniels under contract through the 2029-30 season.
When Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles during the Eastern Conference semifinals, it appeared the contention window for the Boston Celtics' slammed shut.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
On Monday afternoon, the Atlanta Hawks locked up one of their cornerstone pieces, signing Dyson Daniels to a four-year, $100 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The Hawks have been widely praised for their offseason work, with many labeling them contenders in a wide-open Eastern Conference. Here's why they won't meet those expectations.
Hawks basketball is almost here and it has a new starting lineup. With their four preseason games done, the Atlanta Hawks will be back in action this week against the Toronto Raptors.
Earlier this offseason, the Atlanta Hawks traded former 1st round pick Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations, in a slightly surprising move.
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up the NBA Preseason by finalizing their roster decisions ahead of the regular season. The Hawks officially announced that they have requested waivers on center Charles Bassey and guard Lamont Butler.
Atlanta has waived center Charles Bassey and guard Lamont Butler, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. The moves bring the Hawks’ roster to 14 players, one shy of the regular-season limit.
Charles Bassey is on his way to hitting the open market once again. According to a report, the Atlanta Hawks have moved on from the veteran big man ahead of Saturday’s deadline.
The Atlanta Hawks concluded their preseason with a 2-2 record, but preseason records are often meaningless for the regular season. Head coach Quin Snyder played most of his key contributors in three of the four games, with the exceptions of Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels in the final tune-up.
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The Atlanta Hawks and Kristaps Porzingis share a mutual interest in extending their partnership beyond this season. But both sides appear comfortable waiting to see how things develop before the Hawks or Porzingis commit.
The Atlanta Hawks retooled their roster around standout guard Trae Young this offseason, but will not come to terms on a contract extension with the four-time All-Star before the season opener, The Athletic reported on Thursday.
The NBA season is less than a week away, and fans have every reason to be excited about the potential of the Atlanta Hawks. By nearly every national outlet, the Hawks were dubbed one of the biggest winners of the offseason.
The Atlanta Hawks struggled from beyond the arc last season, ranking near the bottom of the league in 3-point efficiency. Despite having talented scorers like Trae Young and Jalen Johnson, Atlanta’s lack of consistent outside shooting often stalled its offense.
Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis is currently eligible for a contract extension after being traded to Atlanta over the summer. However, he tells Fred Katz of The Athletic that he’s in no hurry to get a new deal done.
The 2025-26 campaign is a crucial time for Kristaps Porzingis, as it is his contract year with the Atlanta Hawks. If things go according to plan this season, the Latvian international could secure another lucrative payday next summer.
Trae Young and cryptic social media posts go together like peanut butter and jelly. Sometimes they mean nothing, and sometimes they mean everything. His latest post, however, should have Hawks fans at least a little concerned about what it might mean for the team’s future.