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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Quin Snyder reveals bigger vision behind Hawks' new-look roster

The Hawks may be expected to take a major leap defensively, but Quin Snyder's vision goes much further.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Hawks' wild Jalen Duren rumor isn't something to stress about

While the idea of bringing in Jalen Duren is intriguing, the Atlanta Hawks are likely to stay away.

Biggest takeaways from Kingston Flemings' first Hawks media day

Kingston Flemings - Atlanta's recent first-round selection - gave some interesting answers during his first NBA media day.

Southeast Notes: Hawks, Dort, Dybantsa, Magic, Vucevic

Although the Hawks didn’t make any major splashes during the 2026 offseason, president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh believes the team got better, writes Ken Sugiura of The Atlanta...

Jalen Johnson embracing most important part of stardom should excite Hawks fans

The Atlanta Hawks and their fans should be very confident in Jalen Johnson, as he's fully embraced his new leadership role.

Jock Landale mentions revelation Hawks had after bringing him in

Upon being acquired by Atlanta just before last season's trade deadline, Jock Landale was instantly made aware of their ongoing culture shift.

Quin Snyder reveals hidden reason for Hawks' late-season success

If CJ McCollum didn't fully adopt Atlanta's defense-first mentality, the Hawks wouldn't have had as much late-season success as they did last year.

Dyson Daniels reveals key to Hawks' three-guard lineup success

Dyson Daniels knows exactly why the Hawks were successful when he played alongside Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum.

The best quotes of Hawks 2026 Media Day

The Atlanta Hawks are back and ready to start the 2026-27 season, and what better way to know they’re back than Media Day. It always feels like the first day of school, but it’s the time when...

Monday, September 28, 2026
Minor Roster Moves: Hawks, Heat, Hornets, Pistons

Having entered the day with two open spots on their 21-man training camp roster, the Hawks filled those openings by signing forward Cameron Corhen and guard Kobe Johnson, the club announced in a...

Pistons’ Langdon: Duren Will Be ‘Huge Part Of The Team’

Addressing the Pistons’ contract standoff with Jalen Duren for the first time at Monday’s media day, president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon indicated that however the situation is...

Kingston Flemings may be further ahead than Hawks anticipated

Hawks veteran CJ McCollum believes rookie Kingston Flemings is already ahead of his time.

Lu Dort teammates already confirming what Hawks desperately needed

Dort is already earning high praise from his new Hawks teammates.

Why the Hawks prioritized adding experience during the offseason

The Atlanta Hawks will be starting training camp tomorrow, and there is a different feel about this team coming into the season. Around this time last year, the Hawks were seen as one of the...

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Jalen Duren rumblings could be troubling sign for Onyeka Okongwu

Atlanta has now been connected to another starting-caliber center in Jalen Duren.

Southeast Notes: Knueppel, Heat, Cole, Magic, Hawks

The Hornets announced Friday that Rookie of the Year runner-up Kon Knueppel has a left hamstring injury and will miss the entire preseason before being reevaluated during the first week of the...

Gabe Vincent turned down notable post-Hawks opportunity for stability

The veteran guard could've landed a camp deal with the Knicks, but opted for a more stable destination.

Ryan Nembhard could sneakily benefit from Hawks and Hornets moving him

If Ryan Nembhard ultimately signs with the Nuggets, him being waived by the Hawks will have been a blessing in disguise.

Zaccharie Risacher unintentionally confirmed Hawks' sudden realization

It didn't take Atlanta long into their new era to realize they couldn't let Zaccharie Risacher command nightly minutes.

Snubbed? The Hawks players who missed ESPN’s Top 100 list

Just before the season, there’s always something that seems to ragebait NBA fans, and it’s ESPN’s annual Top 100 list. Over the years, there have been some questionable decisions made on the list...

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Hawks announce training camp roster

The Hawks will host their annual preseason media day on Monday, signifying the unofficial end of the offseason and the unofficial start of the 2026-27 season. Atlanta is looking to lean into their...

Onyeka Okongwu's shockingly low center ranking could fuel dominant season

According to HoopsHype, there are 20 better NBA centers than Onyeka Okongwu. They couldn't be more wrong.

3 important takeaways from Onsi Saleh’s preseason press conference

Onsi Saleh addressed the Atlanta Hawks media on Friday ahead of the highly anticipated 2026-27 NBA season.

Hawks made biggest weakness a clear priority this offseason

The Atlanta Hawks made physicality on both ends a priority when reshaping their roster this summer.

Friday, September 25, 2026
Onsi Saleh provides Henri Veesaar insight all Hawks fans expected

If it wasn't already clear, Henri Veesaar would've spent the bulk of his rookie season in the G League if he didn't get hurt.

Dorian Finney-Smith's veteran presence differs from Buddy Hield's in fascinating way

While Buddy Hield provides an invaluable locker room presence, Dorian Finney-Smith is set to bring that, and more, to Atlanta.

Onsi Saleh just silenced biggest concern surrounding Dyson Daniels

Dyson Daniels’ shooting remains a concern, but Onsi Saleh made it clear the Hawks see a much bigger picture.

The Dream are real contenders this season

The Atlanta Dream will be heading to the playoffs for the fourth straight season, but this time has a different aura surrounding it. Everyone seems to be playing some of their best basketball at...

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Keon Johnson Among Several Players Waived Thursday

In addition to Johni Broome (Clippers) and AJ Hoggard (Raptors), 10 other players were waived by their respective teams on Thursday, according to the official transactions log at NBA.com. Here are...

Hall Of Famer Bob Pettit Dies At Age 93

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Bob Pettit has died at age 93, the Naismith Hall of Fame announced (via Twitter). Pettit is widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards in league...

Bob Pettit, basketball Hall of Famer and NBA's first Most Valuable Player, dies at 93

Pettit won the NBA's first MVP award in 1956 and was the first player to eclipse 20,000 points in league history

Jalen Johnson has room to grow according to ESPN's latest player rankings

Johnson was ranked in high regard in ESPN's recent player assessment, but it's clear he still has room to grow.

Henri Veesaar's most lucrative opportunity wasn't with Hawks before brutal injury

If Veesaar decided to return to college, he probably wouldn't have gotten hurt, and secured his status as a first-round pick.

Hawks' Dorian Finney-Smith acquisition presents major rotation question

Atlanta has plenty of reasons to play their newest addition nightly, but should they prioritize him over development of their young guys?

Dorian Finney-Smith's make-or-break talent will dictate his future with Hawks

Dorian Finney-Smith's trade to the Hawks secures his future with Atlanta - if he can return his three-point shooting to his career average.

Hawks must keep a close eye on Karl-Anthony Towns' contract situation

If uncertainty continues, the Atlanta Hawks could benefit from monitoring Karl-Anthony Towns' situation.

Dream lock in fourth seed and secure home court in regular-season finale

Give the Dream Liberty, they gave them back-to-back deaths. Completing their last game of the regular season, the Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 83-65, extending their win streak to...

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Hawks Announce Signing Of Keon Johnson

Former first-round pick Keon Johnson has signed with the Hawks, the team announced in an email. No contract details were released, but it’s likely to be an Exhibit 10 deal with a training camp...

Wizards Notes: Young, Dawkins, Davis, Outlook

Management changes in Atlanta caused Trae Young to want to move on after spending more than seven years with the organization, relays Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Appearing this week on Michael...

Hawks' defense-first approach aims to be opposite of Trae Young era

The Atlanta Hawks' trades this summer have a defensive identity in mind, which is the opposite of the Trae Young era.

Hawks given more ammunition for deadline masterclass with newest contract

Atlanta has a laughable number of expiring and non-guaranteed contracts they could part with at the trade deadline.

Hawks given ultimate rotation boost with latest summer addition

Dorian Finney-Smith can help the Atlanta Hawks finally breakthrough this season - giving them their best ten-man rotation in years.

Hawks may face unexpected setback after dealing two young point guards

Dealing two of their young point guards could come back to bite the Atlanta Hawks as they aim for contention.

Kingston Flemings is the biggest winner of Hawks’ roster shakeup

The Hawks moving on from Devin Carter and Ryan Nembhard creates a clearer path for Kingston Flemings.

Mouhamed Gueye surviving Hawks roster crunch sends clear message

Mouhamed Gueye appeared vulnerable as the Hawks finalized their roster, but Atlanta kept him through its latest trade.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Ryan Nembhard Likely To Be Waived By Hornets

The Hornets are expected to waive Ryan Nembhard after acquiring him in a trade with the Hawks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The trade was officially completed on Tuesday night with veteran...

Hawks acquire Finney-Smith for Hield, Nembhard

This trade has been rumored about extensively, as I detailed earlier this week. Now, the final details have come in with the Hawks adding in a player they acquired earlier this offseason for money...

Hawks pull trigger on Buddy Hield trade as roster overhaul continues

The Atlanta Hawks are shaking up their roster again, trading Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for veteran wing Dorian Finney-Smith.

Hawks give Asa Newell the perfect mentor with Dorian Finney-Smith trade

The Atlanta Hawks made a splash by trading for Dorian Finney-Smith. Now they need Asa Newell to learn from his new teammate.

Sources: Hawks trade Hield, Nembhard to Hornets for Finney-Smith

The Hawks are sending Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith, sources told ESPN.

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