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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Kyle Korver's Hawks legacy goes beyond what eyes can see

The greatest shooter in Atlanta Hawks history has parted ways with the franchise for the second time.

Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga reunion now appears less likely than ever

The Atlanta Hawks reportedly no longer plan to re-sign Jonathan Kuminga after adding Aaron Wiggins and Lu Dort.

Dream bounce back in roadkill victory over Aces in Vegas

The tide has finally turned. In a complete 40-minute performance, the Atlanta Dream pushed the pace for a strong 97-82 win against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night. Both teams entered the night...

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Hawks can exploit Nuggets' cap nightmare to create the perfect defense

The Atlanta Hawks may be able to offer the Denver Nuggets an offer too compelling to refuse for Christian Braun, given their atrocious cap situation.

Lengthy Peyton Watson talks give Hawks clear low-commitment plan

The Atlanta Hawks should remain interested in Peyton Watson, but stay patient, just like all of his other suitors.

Hawks' Steph Curry dreams suddenly not farfetched thanks to GM's latest comment

Steph Curry's front office may no longer be opposed to moving on from the all-time great in the Bay Area.

Hawks' floor is established but a Jalen Johnson flaw will decide their ceiling

The Atlanta Hawks need Jalen Johnson to resolve a pivotal flaw if they want to realize their full potential.

Hawks' bittersweet Kyle Korver departure signals belief in current group

Kyle Korver leaving the Hawks on good terms signals both sides are thrilled about what's next. And they should be.

Hawks must face impossible late-season test during crucial stretch

The Atlanta Hawks must face five strong Eastern Conference contenders to end their 2026-27 season.

Hawks face harsh criticism in aftermath of Lu Dort trade

Trading away Zaccharie Risacher was not a good look for the Hawks, according to some experts. Was it the first blunder of the Onsi Saleh era?

Report: Kyle Korver to leave front office

Kyle Korver is a revered figure as a part of the Atlanta Hawks franchise. During a 4.5 season career here, he was one of the most feared shooters in the league, helping the Hawks reach the Eastern...

Monday, August 17, 2026
Assistant GM Kyle Korver Parts Ways With Hawks

7:55 pm: President of basketball operations Onsi Saleh confirms Korver has stepped down from his position, per Williams (Twitter link). “Kyle’s passion for the Hawks organization, culture...

Kyle Korver departure leaves another major hole in Hawks' front office

Kyle Korver is reportedly leaving the Atlanta Hawks again after four years in the front office.

Another former Hawk heads overseas after turbulent rookie year

Eli Ndiaye - Atlanta's undrafted free agent pickup of 2025 - is heading overseas to join back with Real Madrid.

Hawks' Alex Sarr what-if looks even bigger after Zaccharie Risacher trade

The Atlanta Hawks have already moved on from Zaccharie Risacher, raising an unavoidable Alex Sarr question.

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Hawks' ulterior motive for signing Jock Landale is clear after offseason moves

The Atlanta Hawks signed Jock Landale to a one-year $14.1 million contract that is expected to be a topic of conversation in a few months.

Hawks' potential closing lineup could become defensive nightmare

The addition of Lu Dort gives Quin Snyder several intriguing options for the Atlanta Hawks' nightly closing lineup.

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Hawks' first revenge opportunity against Knicks comes during daunting stretch

The Atlanta Hawks will finally get a chance to avenge themselves against the Knicks in the middle of a terrifying stretch.

Friday, August 14, 2026
NBA Cup group play gives Hawks fans plenty to watch early in the upcoming season

The Atlanta Hawks' four NBA Cup group games feature storylines for some of the season's most intriguing matchups.

Appalling Trey Murphy stat is all the proof Hawks need to avoid trade blunder

Trey Murphy's downtrodden defensive abilities are a huge red flag - did the Hawks make the right call in avoiding a sinking ship?

Hawks' disaster lineup proves the need for one key archetype

The Atlanta Hawks were dismal last season when they didn't allow Jalen Johnson another creator to share the court with.

Hawks' schedule features valuable litmus test for new-look squad

Four games in particular will tell us everything we need to know about this new-look Atlanta Hawks squad.

Hawks will face brutal back-to-back amidst favorable early-season stretch

Sandwiched between two favorable stretches, the Atlanta Hawks will have to play the tough Houston Rockets a day after their second game of the season.

Hawks' simple early stretch gives incredible opportunity for ascension

While no NBA schedule is easy, the Atlanta Hawks have a golden opportunity to come out of the gates on fire.

Hawks' polar opposite backcourt duo poised to continue dominance next season

Hawks' duo CJ McCollum and Dyson Daniels were amongst the best of the best of all NBA duos last season, thanks to one key pattern.

Kingston Flemings already amongst elite company earning coveted title

Kingston Flemings earned consensus All-NBA honors as a freshman point guard - he's amongst greats such as Chris Paul, John Wall, and Trae Young already.

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Full schedule released with new standard home tipoff times

The Hawks and the rest of the NBA found out their entire regular season schedule today (save for the weeks surrounding the NBA Cup knockout bracket in early December). Atlanta will open the season...

Hawks' first meeting with new-look 76ers won't come until the new year

Barring a meeting in the final two games of the NBA Cup, the first time the Atlanta Hawks will run into the new-look 76ers will be in early-2027.

Hawks' dominance against division enemies finally given renewal date

The Atlanta Hawks will face the Orlando Magic on opening night, and each team will be looking to make a statement for different reasons.

And-Ones: NBA Schedule, Extensions, Rozier Case, More

The NBA will reveal the full schedule for the 2026/27 regular season schedule in a matter of hours, with that announcement set for 2:00 pm Central time (3 pm ET). In the meantime, the league has...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Hawks' only time hosting LeBron James this season revealed as key schedule date

The Atlanta Hawks will host LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers this upcoming season on MLK Day.

Jonathan Kuminga may be running out of options after latest setback

Jonathan Kuminga's market could be shrinking as Cleveland potentially shifts its attention elsewhere.

Hawks announce NBA Cup, MLK Day game times

The schedule for the 2026-27 season will be released in full tomorrow afternoon, but already we’ve learned about the schedule of some key games for the upcoming season. The Hawks have been placed...

3 early signs Hawks must show for serious postseason anticipation

Atlanta must show these three signs if they're truly serious about making an NBA Finals appearance sooner rather than later.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Western Notes: Thunder, Lakers, Kuminga, Blazers, Nelson

If the Thunder had simply run back their 2025/26 roster for ’26/27, they would’ve been on the hook for a payroll north of $500MM after accounting for player salaries and luxury tax penalties,...

Hawks' season opener should be Trae Young return if NBA does it right

The NBA is finally revealing its 2026-27 schedule, and there's a golden opportunity for a Hawks-Wizards matchup on opening night.

Lu Dort taking Jonathan Kuminga's number shouldn't go overlooked

Lu Dort will wear No. 0 for the Hawks, the same number Jonathan Kuminga wore in Atlanta. Does this signal that they won't bring him back?

Monday, August 10, 2026
Jonathan Kuminga's free agency leaves Hawks with major Mo Gueye decision

Jonathan Kuminga remains a free agent, adding to the Atlanta Hawks' long list of unanswered questions this summer.

Ranking NBA's 15 worst contracts: Trae Young, De'Aaron Fox in top five, but Joel Embiid is No. 1

The NBA offseason is pretty much wrapped up, so let's take a fresh look at some of the league's worst deals

Hawks should avoid signing Ben Simmons despite clear identity fit

While the idea of Ben Simmons on the Atlanta Hawks makes perfect sense, they should steer clear.

Aaron Wiggins could become Hawks' next Most Improved Player winner

Aaron Wiggins could be a sleeper candidate for Most Improved Player after joining the Atlanta Hawks.

Sunday, August 9, 2026
Community Shootaround: Where Will Top Young FAs Land?

While the offseason has all but wrapped up for a number of teams around the NBA, there are still four relatively high-profile players – and the teams associated with said players – waiting to see...

Underrated Hawks weapon still available as free agency talks dwindle

Gabe Vincent - the veteran point guard who spent the end of last season with the Atlanta Hawks - remains a free agent deep into the period.

Wizards are about to face what Hawks learned the hard way about Trae Young

The Atlanta Hawks know the pitfalls of having Trae Young on a massive contract, and the Wizards are about to find out.

Keaton Wallace Signs With Maccabi Tel Aviv

Free agent guard Keaton Wallace has signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced today in a press release. “Keaton is a player who brings toughness and intensity on...

Saturday, August 8, 2026
Another former Hawk heading overseas continues fascinating trend

Garrison Mathews - the former Atlanta Hawks sharpshooter - is heading overseas after failing to find stable NBA home.

Dream drops road matchup to Mystics in close ending

The title speaks for itself, but it doesn’t tell the whole story on the Atlanta Dream’s 79-74 loss against the Washington Mystics. It wasn’t until the final 47 seconds of the game that the Dream...

Friday, August 7, 2026
Free Agent Rumors: Duren, Watson, Mathurin, Knicks

Accepting his $9.6MM qualifying offer is a fallback option for Jalen Duren if he doesn’t get a long-term contract offer he likes from the Pistons, but the consensus around the NBA is that it would...

Hawks remain interested in Peyton Watson as offseason quiets down

While there isn't much noise in the NBA right now, the Atlanta Hawks remain in pursuit of Denver's Peyton Watson.

Jonathan Kuminga saga reaches standstill as all sides remain far apart

While the Atlanta Hawks have been in discussions with several interested suitors, it appears Jonathan Kuminga won't be finding a new home anytime soon.

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