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Hawks take scoring surge into matchup with Hornets

Struggles like those experienced by the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets mean that progress will have to come in modest terms for now. Case in point: One of the teams will be on a two-game winning streak following their matchup Thursday at Charlotte.

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Atlanta Hawks Take Small Step Up In Latest Power Rankings As Trae Young's Return Nears

After getting a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, the Hawks have been off and getting ready to play the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, the first game of a back-to-back.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 17

Who Are Some Possible Trade Targets For the Hawks at Center?

Welcome to the unofficial start to NBA Trade season. Monday, 82 players who signed over the summer became eligible to be traded, and trade conversations are sure to pick up before the February 5th deadline.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 17

2026 All-Star Voting Campaign Is Underway For The Atlanta Hawks

The 2026 NBA All-Star game is getting closer and today, the Atlanta Hawks kicked off their campaign to get some of their guys in the game. This season,

Anthony Davis News / SportsTalkATL / December 17

Hawks among teams 'most interested' in Anthony Davis

Trade season in the NBA is heating up, and for the first time in decades, it feels like the Hawks are legitimately positioned to swing a blockbuster deal if they choose to.

Trae Young News / SportsTalkATL / December 17

Trae Young takes step closer to returning to Hawks

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks announced that Trae Young has been assigned to the College Park Skyhawks, as he’s set to return to practice for the first time since injuring his knee in the fourth game of the season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

Insider dumps cold water all over Hawks’ Anthony Davis trade pursuit

Speculation linking the Atlanta Hawks to a potential trade for Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis appears to be losing momentum, as league insiders have expressed skepticism about Atlanta’s ability to assemble a competitive offer.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Peachtree Hoops / December 16

Rumor Roundup: Trade SZN. Trae back? Porzingis gone?

We have reached December 16th, one day after players who were signed in free agency can be included in trade and 52 days until the trade deadline on February 5th.

Jacob Toppin News / Hoops Rumors / December 15

Hawks Waive Jacob Toppin

The Hawks have waived forward Jacob Toppin, who was on a two-way contract, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype).

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 15

Buyers Or Sellers? What the Atlanta Hawks Plans Should Be Now That Trade Season Has Begun

Welcome to NBA Trade season. Today, 82 players who signed over the summer became eligible to be traded and trade conversations are sure to pick up before the February 5th deadline.

Atlanta 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.

Atlanta Hawks 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.

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Atlanta Hawks 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.

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.

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis to miss at least two more weeks

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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.

Atlanta Hawks 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.

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.

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.

Jalen Johnson News / BasketballNews.com / December 11

Jalen Johnson’s star breakout season is keeping Atlanta alive in the East

Missing Trae Young due to a knee injury, Jalen Johnson has stepped up his game and is showing that he can be a capable star to build a team on. Jalen Johnson’s rise was kind of expected and supposed to happen this season.

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.