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New Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal Sends Giannis to Orlando Magic, Hawks Get Okongwu Insurance

The clock is rapidly ticking on the tenure of Giannis Antetokounmpo making his desire to be traded from the Milwaukee Bucks public. The Bucks are currently down 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs to the Indiana Pacers.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 28

New Blockbuster B/R Trade Proposal Sends Jonathan Kuminga To Atlanta, Onyeka Okongwu to Golden State

The offseason started last Friday night for the Atlanta Hawks after their loss to the Miami Heat in the NBA's Play-In Tournament and it has already been an eventful couple of weeks.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22

1 player Atlanta Hawks must trade in 2025 NBA offseason

The Atlanta Hawks find themselves trapped in the NBA’s most dangerous territory—mediocrity. The Hawks have become the poster team for perpetual potential that never quite materializes.

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The '2023-24 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz

Can you name every player to average at least 17.0 PPG in the 2024 NBA playoffs?

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Onyeka Okongwu’s stern message to Quin Snyder during Hawks’ loss to Heat

The Atlanta Hawks’ season is officially over after they lost to the Miami Heat 123-114 in the Play-In Tournament. It was a hard-fought battle between both teams, but the Hawks didn’t have enough to get the win at the end of the day.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18

Watch: Heat win wild back-and-forth game vs. Hawks to reach playoffs

The only thing less likely than a 10th-place team making it out of the play-in tournament was Davion Mitchell being the player whose offensive outburst got them there.

Davion Mitchell helps Miami Heat make NBA history

Heat knock Bulls out of the playoffs for third straight season

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NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / April 15

Hawks flattened in 120-95 Play-In loss to Magic

Win or go home Friday. The Atlanta Hawks were in Orlando on Tuesday evening to face the Magic in the Play-In Tournament. The winner of this matchup would

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 15

NBA Play-In Tournament: Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Orlando Magic will host the Atlanta Hawks in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament. The play-in tournament has become a massive success for the NBA, displaying competitiveness before the playoffs start.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Former USC Star Drops 30-Point Double-Double on Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks power forward Onyeka Okongwu showcased his growing prowess, delivering a remarkable 30-point, 14-rebound performance in a 112-119 loss to

NBA News / Peachtree Hoops / April 8

Hawks lose to Orlando Magic 119-112

The Atlanta Hawks played the Orlando Magic for the third meeting of the season. Through the first two meetings, the two teams shared eerily even stats.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 6

Hawks top Jazz, sending Utah to 9th straight loss

Onyeka Okongwu scored 27 points with 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Hawks snap a three-game skid with a 147-134 home victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 28

When Onyeka Okongwu Sits, The Atlanta Hawks Have A Center Problem

When the Hawks promoted Onyeka Okongwu to the starting lineup in January, they did so in hopes that he would stake his claim to the starting center job over Clint Capela.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 1

NBA Analyst Makes Bold Atlanta Hawks Prediction For Month Of March

The Atlanta Hawks have had a tough start after the All-Star break, going 1-4 and falling to 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. Given the injuries

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / February 22

NBA Analyst Says This Player Will Be The Hawks Biggest X-Factor Down the Final Stretch of the Season

The Atlanta Hawks are 26-30 with 26 games left this season and they are fighting to avoid the NBA's play in tournament. Their final stretch started with

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12

Watch: Knicks, Hawks battle in highest-scoring game of season

Defense was optional Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks held on in overtime and knocked off the Hawks, 149-148 in an absolute thriller.

Knicks big man wants to be '100 percent' upon return from injury

Hawks lose two players for several weeks

Jayson Tatum's dominant performance vs. Spurs helps Celtics snap home skid

Watch: Nuggets star Jamal Murray plays lights-out vs. Trail Blazers

76ers fans boo their star player at the end of another loss

LeBron James deserves kudos for welcoming Luka Doncic with open arms

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 27

Watch: Rudy Gobert dunks on Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu, then it gets chippy

Mike Conley delivered a bounce pass to Rudy Gobert, who dunked it over Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu to give the Minnesota Timberwolves a 51-35 lead in the second quarter of Monday night's game at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 19

Onyeka Okongwu Has Been The Center of Attention For the Atlanta Hawks in 2025

Onyeka Okongwu has never suffered from a lack of talent. The Hawks took him with the sixth overall pick after an excellent freshman season at USC. His athleticism and coordination showed up on both ends of the court.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 18

Hawks' Okongwu out at least four games with knee inflammation

Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu out at least four games with knee inflammation

Center Onyeka Okongwu is dealing with left knee inflammation and will be sidelined for at least four games, the Hawks announced in a press release. According to the team, Okongwu will be reevaluated in about a week.

Hawks guard to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

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Hawks part ways with 2023 second-round pick

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NBA News / Yardbarker / November 12

Watch: Okongwu's tip-in shocks Celtics in Emirates Cup opener

Watch: Onyeka Okongwu's game-winning tip-in shocks Celtics in Emirates Cup opener

Onyeka Okongwu tipped in a Dyson Daniels miss with 6.1 seconds for the game-winning basket in Atlanta's 117-116 win over Boston.

Hawks catch Celtics in closing seconds for 117-116 win

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Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / October 24

Onyeka Okongwu, Trae Young lead Hawks past Nets

The Atlanta Hawks opened their season at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night with a 120-116 win over the Brooklyn Nets. With all eyes on first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and the new $150 million man Jalen Johnson, it was actually a couple of familiar faces that led the way.