During the offseason, Zach LaVine reportedly made a push to spark interest from the Atlanta Hawks in a swap that would have traded Trae Young to Sacramento Kings. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line says the idea was explored internally when Monte McNair was running the Kings’ front office, including discussions around potential De’Aaron Fox for Trae Young trade structures.

For several years now, the Atlanta Hawks have found themselves in what is known as NBA limbo. They are not strong enough to truly compete for the NBA title, but they are not weak enough to tank and aim for a total roster rebuild. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021, the Hawks have been unable to repeat that level of success, remaining little more than a play-in team.

Atlanta Hawks will be without Kristaps Porzingis for Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz, as the center is being held out for rest and maintenance, per UnderdogNBA. The matchup is the second game of a back-to-back, making the rest day a precautionary measure.

Onyeka Okongwu didn’t hold back when asked about his tense moment with Desmond Bane after the Atlanta Hawks’ latest win over the Orlando Magic. Midway through the game, Okongwu went up for a layup when Bane came down hard on his arm — and followed it up by spiking the ball straight at Okongwu’s head.

The Ja Morant trade rumors are quickly becoming one of the hottest topics of this NBA season, following his recent suspension for comments directed at the head coach after a loss. Several teams have reportedly begun monitoring the situation in Memphis closely, anticipating that the Grizzlies could eventually explore trade options for their star guard.

Ja Morant, as he has many times throughout his career, has found himself in the media spotlight once again. This time, due to a clash with his head coach, Tuomas Iisalo. The exact reason for their dispute is unclear, but Morant expressed his frustration publicly, particularly regarding his playing time.

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a major injury blow, as the team's star Trae Young will be sidelined for an extended period of time. Shams Charania from ESPN reports that Young sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will miss at least four weeks of action. However, Charania notes that multiple doctor reviews showed Young avoided major structural damage to the knee.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young will miss Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers due to a right knee sprain, the team announced. There is no set timetable for his return. Young injured his knee during Wednesday night's 117-112 win against the Brooklyn Nets. The four-time All-Star was hurt in the first quarter when teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into his right leg.

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young exited early in Thursday’s 117-112 road win over the Brooklyn Nets with a right knee sprain, raising immediate concerns for the team. The All-Star guard left in the first quarter after limping up the court following a jumper and did not return for the rest of the game.

The Atlanta Hawks started the 2025-26 season with a 1-3 record, prompting former Hawks star Jeff Teague to make a controversial statement. Teague, 37, who spent eight years with Atlanta and was an All-Star in 2015, suggested the current team needs more "dark-skinned" players.

Kristaps Porzingis has revealed the mysterious illness that severely affected his performance during the Boston Celtics playoff run last season. After a strong regular season in which he averaged over 19 points per game across 42 appearances, Porzingis was suddenly a different player in the postseason.

Atlanta Hawks have secured one of their cornerstone players for the future, agreeing to a four-year, $100 million rookie contract extension with All-Defensive guard Dyson Daniels, per Shams Charania. Daniels took a major leap last season, winning the NBA’s Most Improved Player award and finishing as the runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year.

Atlanta Hawks and guard-forward Dyson Daniels are reportedly negotiating a long-term deal. The reigning NBA Most Improved Player is seeking a five-year, $150 million extension, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

According to Brian Windhorst, there is mutual interest between the Atlanta Hawks and Kristaps Porzingis in extending his contract, per ESPN. However, Porzingis’ injury history, the changes following his offseason trade from Boston, and his time spent with the Latvian national team over the summer have both sides comfortable waiting to see how the season unfolds.

The Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young is entering the final guaranteed year of his five-year, $215 million deal, and his future with the team reportedly remains uncertain. According to The Athletic, the Hawks and Young will not agree to an extension before the start of the regular season.

In recent years, Dennis Schroder has achieved some of the most important milestones of his career, especially at the national team level, winning the FIBA World Cup in 2023 and EuroBasket this year. At the NBA level, however, the German player has become accustomed to changing teams frequently, especially in recent years.

The mid-2010s Atlanta Hawks teams were some of the most fun teams to watch in the NBA. The team was ran by the two star point guards at the time, Jeff Teague and Dennis Schroder, who was coming off the bench.

The Eastern Conference looks wide open heading into the 2025-26 season, and former Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague believes his old team is ready to take full advantage. Teague recently expressed strong confidence in the Hawks’ chances, pointing to the addition of Kristaps Porzingis as a potential game-changer.

The NBA offseason continues to deliver drama, with Patrick Beverley once again taking aim at Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young. What started with Beverley taking some light shots and Trae calmly responding has now turned into a full back-and-forth, with Beverley firing back to question Young’s impact on the Hawks franchise.

After Patrick Beverley questioned Trae Young’s leadership and postseason resume on his Pat Bev Pod, the Atlanta Hawks star delivered a fiery rebuttal, defending his track record and dismissing Beverley’s comparisons.

Atlanta Hawks have had one of the busiest offseasons in the NBA, trading for Kristaps Porzingis and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in free agency. All moves aim to give star point guard Trae Young the strongest supporting cast of his career as the team looks to take advantage of an injury-weakened Eastern Conference.

The Atlanta Hawks have freed up some space on their roster ahead of the upcoming season. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations. Bufkin was Atlanta's No. 15 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, giving him a fresh opportunity in Brooklyn and providing the Hawks with some roster flexibility.

The Atlanta Hawks have added depth to their frontcourt ahead of the 2025-26 season. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hawks signed center Charles Bassey to an Exhibit 10 contract. Bassey had been widely rumored to join a EuroLeague team for the 2025-26 campaign, with his agent confirming negotiations with Serbian EuroLeague club Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade.

The Atlanta Hawks are at a crucial point with franchise star Trae Young, as questions continue to swirl around his long-term commitment to the team. On The Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said, "the long-term outlook for Trae Young in Atlanta is murky at the minimum at this point," despite Young’s elite production since entering the league.

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially released his first signature sneaker, the Converse Shai 001. Fans were eager to get their hands on the highly anticipated drop, with many hoping to be among the first to cop the shoe. But perhaps no one was more excited than Shai’s cousin — and fellow NBA player — Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

After Latvia narrowly won 72-70 over Estonia in EuroBasket 2025, Atlanta Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis turned his focus to the next challenge: facing Serbia, led by Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. Porzingis has faced Jokic 14 times in the NBA and spoke honestly about the difficulty of containing one of the league’s most versatile stars.

Latvia star Kristaps Porzingis has drawn a striking comparison between the intensity of EuroBasket and the NBA Finals. Speaking after Latvia's 72-70 win against Estonia, Porzingis spoke about the intensity of the tournament and how it compares to the NBA.

This offseason, the Atlanta Hawks have made several key moves to strengthen their roster. They acquired guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker from Minnesota in a multi-team trade, signed sharpshooter Luke Kennard, and landed big man Kristaps Porzingis from Boston in another trade. Of those moves, Porzingis' arrival stands out the most — and Atlanta's 2024 No. 1 overall pick, Zaccharie Risacher, agrees.

Canadian forward Caleb Houstan is officially a member of the Atlanta Hawks, as the team confirmed Tuesday in a press release. The move had been expected for some time—reports first surfaced back on July 17 via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that Houstan and the Hawks had agreed to a one-year deal.