Trae Young reveals his thought process amid the trade discussions.
Matthew Wadleigh
Hardaway has built a long NBA career as a strong scorer and 3-point shooter. Here's how he wound up with the Pistons in 2024-25.
Daniel Mader
Young closed regulation strong.
Billy Heyen
Trae Young seems to always be involved in trade rumors.
The Heat and Hawks clash in Atlanta on Friday in the NBA Play-In Tournament, with the final Eastern Conference playoff seed on the line. Here are the full odds, as well as the Sporting News' best bets, top props and final score prediction.
Sloan Piva
If the Atlanta Hawks look to deal star point guard Trae Young this offseason, here are the top destinations for a great trade return.
DJ Foster
Brutal night for Atlanta.
Here's what Young did to warrant the ejection and what it could mean for Atlanta, which is back in action Friday night.
Gilbert McGregor
The tournament runs Tuesday through Friday.
Morgan Moriarty
Zaccharie Risacher's under-the-radar Hawks season deserves praise.
Stephen Noh
The Sporting News is tracking live scores and highlights from the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament as eight teams will battle for four playoff spots.
Daniel Chavkin
The Magic and Hawks square off in Orlando on Tuesday in the Eastern Conference's portion of the NBA Play-In Tournament. Here are the full odds, as well as the Sporting News' best bets, top props and final score prediction.
This is incredible from Keaton Wallace.
What a moment for the Australian.
What a night for Atlanta's rookie.
We're missing a big piece of the picture when it comes to evaluating defense, and Dyson Daniels is the perfect example of that.
J-Rich, part two.
The Knicks will visit the Hawks on Saturday afternoon, with Jalen Brunson potentially returning for New York and Trae Young hoping to keep Atlanta in a favorable Play-In seed. Here's the Sporting News betting preview and final score prediction.
No one in the modern NBA defends quite like Dyson Daniels.
There's a first time for everything in the NBA.
The Raptors take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Saturday, the second half of Toronto's road back-to-back in the ATL. The Sporting News has all the odds for this Eastern Conference clash, as well as some best bets and top props.
The Raptors take on the Hawks in the first half of a Thursday-Saturday back-to-back in Atlanta. The Sporting News has all the odds for this Eastern Conference clash, as well as some best bets and top props for the evening.
The city of Atlanta is dealing with the aftermath of a snow storm and below-freezing temperatures.
NBA players and coaches explain why Trae Young's floater is such a brilliant and difficult shot to defend.
TSN's Steph Noh shares his picks for the two semifinal games of the 2024 NBA Cup.
Here's how Young became a modern-day Reggie Miller in the eyes of New York faithful.
The league determined that Young could have played in the contest against the Celtics despite appearing on the injury report.
Dejounte Murray found his new home, joining the Pelicans after being dealt from Atlanta on Friday.
David Suggs
Get to know more about Al Horford's journey to becoming one of the oldest active players in the NBA.
Kyle Irving
The top locations that Trae Young could land as trade rumors begin heating up in Atlanta.
The Hawks have the chance to change their franchise fortunes with an effective selection in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Here is everything you need to know about the Hawks vs. Bulls in the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament game, including television and streaming options.
Todd Karpovich
We dive into the Bulls-Hawks NBA Play-In Tournament game, assessing the odds for value and arriving at our best bets and top props.
Everything you need to know about the Bulls vs. Hawks Play-In Tournament game.
How much more time is Trae Young set to miss and what does it mean for the Hawks? Here is the latest on the three-time All-Star.
Jalen Johnson offered up a dunk of the year candidate of his own against the Lakers on Monday night.
While Young finished as runner-up in the 3-Point Contest and the Skills Challenge, he still walked away a winner from the All-Star Saturday.
Kate Yanchulis
There's speculation that the Lakers are interested in trading for Trae Young. Here's what a deal would look like, and why it would or wouldn't make sense.
The NBA has named two replacements to join the Eastern Conference All-Stars in 2024.
Hawks fans have heard the trade rumors linking their team to Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell. It seems some fans are opposed to a potential deal.
Here is what we know about the NBA's concussion protocol and Trae Young's status moving forward.
Here is how Atlanta and Memphis are intertwined with Dr. King's life, legacy and impact on the Civil Rights Movement.
Here's how the similarity in their names — and numbers — disrupted what would have been an otherwise routine outing.
Trae Young's latest wraparound pass helped the Hawks defeat the Magic in a thriller.
Scott Rafferty
Raptors All-Star Pascal Siakam has been linked to the Hawks, Pacers and Magic in trade rumors. Who are the best players Toronto could get from each team?
With the loss of one former All-Star in Fred VanVleet, all eyes shift to the Raptors' other All-Star, Pascal Siakam.
It's been reported that the Hawks have been "insistent" in pursuing Pascal Siakam. How far would they be willing to go?
Trading Siakam to the Hawks and acquiring an All-Star guard could be the answer for the Raptors as they enter an uncertain offseason.
Micah Adams
John Collins was traded to the Jazz in exchange for Rudy Gay and a draft pick. Grading the deal for the Hawks and Jazz.
After seemingly being involved in trade rumors for years, John Collins is officially on the move.
Atlanta's run can be defined by it having to make adjustments on the fly, but the focus now shifts to a number of pressing questions regarding the future of the franchise.
Embiid and the Sixers must have been very happy to see Young extend Atlanta's series with Boston.
Sam Jarden
While the majority of the 19,000-plus fans in attendance were left speechless, the sports world took to Twitter to share their amazement at Young's latest feat.
As the final buzzer sounded on Game 4, Hawks guard Dejounte Murray was seen confronting official Gediminas Petraitis. His actions have resulted in a suspension for Game 5.
Benyam Kidane
Play had to be stopped during the first quarter due to pieces of confetti falling on the court.
"I didn't play my best today, and I know I will going forward," Young said after the Hawks' Game 2 loss against the Celtics.
Jordan Greer
All you need to know to watch the Celtics host the Hawks in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series.
Dan Treacy
The Hawks' Play-In Tournament win over the Heat sets up a first-round date with the No. 2 seed Celtics.
The Hawks led by as much as 24 points before Kyle Lowry dragged the Heat within six late, but the Hawks' interior hustle was too much as they won it 116-105 to claim the No. 7 seed in the East.
Joseph Corr
The 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament gets underway when the 7-seed Heat host the 8-seed Hawks, with the winner advancing to face the 2-seed Celtics in the opening round.
The Hawks are hoping Quin Snyder can take them to another level.
Kevin Skiver
According to reports, Atlanta's front office is already eying several candidates for the job.
The Hawks capped off their all-star break with a coaching change on Tuesday, firing Nate McMillan.
The Sporting News details you on Joe Prunty, the man tasked with replacing Nate McMillan in Atlanta for the remainder of the season.
Here's what fans oftentimes don't quite process — while trade deadline day is one of the best days of the year for them, it's one of the worst for the people actually involved.
How did each team fare in the deal? The Sporting News has trade grades for the Pistons, Warriors and Hawks below.
James Wiseman's tenure with the Warriors is over after just 60 games.
While the Hawks guard has once again posted impressive counting stats, a deeper look at Young's play and the bigger picture in Atlanta shows why he may not be a participant in this year's festivities.
A recent turnover serves as the best example of how Klay Thompson has found his groove. Yes, you read that right — a turnover. Let me explain.
The Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in basketball, after reeling off 11 straight wins.
On his 38th birthday, LeBron James delivered one of his best games of the season in a win over the Hawks.
Rival executives reportedly believe Trae Young could be the next big name to request a trade.
Ahead of his return to the floor, The Sporting News caught up with John Collins, who spoke at length about his recovery process, the challenging nature of this season so far and how the team is blocking outside noise in order to focus on making the most of the season ahead.
What's next for Dejounte Murray and the Hawks? Here is what we know about his injury and when he could return to the floor.
Legendary Hawks broadcaster Bob Rathbun was rushed to hospital after suffering an apparent medical emergency live on air Monday night.
Hawks rookie AJ Griffin earned the ultimate bragging rights over his father, Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin, after hitting a buzzer-beating alley-oop to win the game in overtime.
Fred VanVleet popped up on the Raptors' injury report with lower back stiffness on Oct. 31.
Here's the case for why the 76ers, Hawks and Pelicans could break out this season.
Will the Heat continue their run of dominance? Or can another team knock Miami down the division standings?
The Hawks trio combined for 103 points in an impressive showing at the CrawsOver Sunday night.
Trae Young and John Collins didn't waste much time electrifying the Drew League crowd.
To get the most out of his new partnership with Dejounte Murray, Trae Young needs to take a page out of Stephen Curry's book.
The bottom line: Zion Williamson and Trae Young can't be on a roster with Ben Simmons.
The Hawks receive Murray in exchange for Gallinari and picks, according to reports.
Nick Metallinos
The first big trade of the NBA offseason is in the books, and Murray is heading to the Eastern Conference.
Joe Rivera
There are five particular players who are impacted financially by this season's All-NBA results.
Kyle Lowry injured his left hamstring in Game 3 against the Hawks and has not returned to the floor since.
Ananth Pandian
Jimmy Butler is dealing with right knee inflammation and will not be available for Game 5 vs. the Hawks.
The Hawks will look to keep their season alive when they travel to Miami to take on the Heat for Game 5.
Thanks to the Game 3 heroics of Trae Young, the Hawks have new life against the Heat, who hold a 2-1 series advantage.
The Atlanta Hawks mounted the third-largest comeback in franchise playoff history to pull a game back in their series against Miami.
The tipoff of Game 3 in the first-round playoff series between the Hawks and Heat was delayed after a suspicious package was found outside State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Hawks are facing a must-win situation as they head back home for Game 3 of their best of seven series against the Miami Heat. Here's all the information you need to catch the game.
Carlan Gay
Butler became only the third player in franchise history to have at least 45 points, five assists and five rebounds in a postseason game.
The Heat limited Trae Young to eight points on 1-for-12 shooting from the field in Game 1. How'd they do it?
Here's everything you need to know about Heat vs. Hawks Game 2, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
Here's everything you need to know about Heat vs. Hawks, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
With two wins in the Play-In Tournament, the Hawks enter the 2022 NBA Playoffs as the East's No. 8 seed and will take on the top-seeded Heat.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Hawks vs. Cavaliers. Check out the complete results from the Play-In game.
The Cavaliers will host the Hawks as the two teams battle for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
It's win or go home for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, with the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference up for grabs.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Hawks vs. Hornets on Wednesday. Check out the complete results from the Play-In Tournament game.
Last season, the Hawks made a surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals. This season, they'll have to win two Play-In games just to make the playoffs.
Fred VanVleet's knee has sidelined him for seven games since the All-Star break, including a stretch in which he missed five straight.
The Raptors have now clinched a playoff berth for the eighth time in the last nine seasons.
The Raptors face a red-hot Hawks team, coming off six-straight wins. Victory at Scotiabank Arena will all but seal Toronto's place in the top-six of the East.
In his first appearance at MSG since last season's playoffs, Trae Young picked up right where he left off, dropping 45 points to lead the Hawks to a 117-111 win over the Knicks.
The Raptors are now 0-2 coming out of the All-Star break. Here are some takeaways from their loss to the Hawks.
The Raptors look to improve upon their impressive record in back-to-backs when they travel to face the Hawks on Saturday.
TSN's Scott Rafferty breaks down the importance of one particular play from DeMar DeRozan's masterclass against the Hawks.
Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet helped extend the Raptors winning streak to five with dominant performances to beat the Hawks.
This week's Bell Game of the Week features two of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference when the Raptors host the Hawks on Friday.
Gary Trent Jr. had the hot hand from the 3-point line as the Raptors held off the Hawks for a 106-101 win on the road.
On the heels of an epic triple-overtime win on Saturday, the Raptors open the week by visiting the Hawks, winners of seven straight.
From Jayson Tatum vs. Jimmy Butler to start the week and Trae Young vs. Luka Doncic to end the week, there are a number of superstar matchups to watch.
Goran Dragic hasn't played for the Raptors since November 13, but as the trade deadline approaches, it's becoming more apparent that the Slovenian has played his last game for the franchise as the Toronto Star's Doug Smith suggests he is drawing "great interest" on the trade market.
Trae Young had 43 points and five assists as the Atlanta Hawks snapped the Phoenix Suns 11-game winning streak by winning 124-115. All of a sudden, the Hawks are looking to make a playoff push.
The reigning Kia MVP and Atlanta's All-Star guard take home the honors for Week 14.
NBA.com Staff
The Heat, missing Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro, fell to the Atlanta Hawks Friday night but despite that, they remain in a good place to make a second-half of the season run to the playoffs.
From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.
The 6-foot-1 point guard scored 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and took over the final seven minutes of the contest against the defending NBA champions, to lead the Hawks to a 14-point comeback win.
Yash Matange
Everything you need to know for Monday's 12-game slate.
Given their connections to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the cities of Atlanta and Memphis have hosted an NBA game on MLK Day nearly every year since 1994 and 2003, respectively.
Young is averaging 27.6 points and 9.3 assists this season. Only five other players in NBA history have put up those numbers and he's on track to do it for the second time in his career.
RJ Barrett and Julius Randle have found the form that helped lead the Knicks to the playoffs last season, helping the team to its third consecutive win, beating the Hawks in Atlanta, 117-108.
The Hawks traded Cam Reddish to the Knicks for a 2022 first-round pick, a 2025 second-round pick, Kevin Knox and Solomon Hill.
The Atlanta Hawks have not won a game at State Farm Arena since November 22.
Without question, Dominique Wilkins is one of the greatest players to ever step foot on an NBA floor. A nine-time All-Star and seven-time All-NBA selection, "The Human Highlight Film" was much more than just a dunker, averaging 24.8 points per game over the course of a career that spanned from 1982 to 1999. In the first installment of Basketball is Calling presented by Bell, Wilkins recalls the life-changing phone call in which he learned that he would be selected as one of the league's 75 greatest players.
Two of the league's best scorers in Trae Young and LeBron James will meet on Friday when the Lakers host the Hawks.
Despite the loss, Young set and broke multiple NBA and franchise records with his monster 56-point, 14-assist performance against the Trail Blazers.
Having won two titles in three seasons as player-coach of the Boston Celtics, Bill Russell was a key figure in the first wave of highly successful Black coaches in the NBA, who have paved the way for over 70 Black coaches to grace the sidelines over the past 55 years.
The Celtics and Hawks have both fallen well short of expectations so far this season, but which team should you be more concerned about?
As LeBron James continues to add to his tally, have a look at the top 10 all-time scoring leaders on Christmas Day, three of whom are still active.
Kemba Walker finished New York's win over Atlanta on Christmas Day with 10 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.
The World's Most Famous Arena has played host to countless memorable moments over the years, but which NBA Christmas Day moments stand out the most?
The Christmas Day uniform is no more but each team slated to play on Christmas Day in 2021 has made specific sartorial choices for the holiday. Here is a list of the head-to-head uniform matchups.
Below, find all you need to know about NBA Christmas Day 2021, from how to watch to which superstars will be active.
Christmas is the marquee day on the NBA regular season schedule and this year's slate does not disappoint with matchups between Hawks-Knicks, Celtics-Bucks, Suns-Warriors, Lakers-Nets and Mavericks-Jazz.
Christmas Day is here with five blockbuster games on deck! Our Sporting News Staff give their predictions for the marquee day.
The NBA Christmas Day slate includes five matchups: Hawks-Knicks, Celtics-Bucks, Warriors-Suns, Lakers-Nets and Mavericks-Jazz.
The Knicks-Hawks contest tips-off the NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate for the 2021-22 season. Saturday's meeting is the second of four meetings between the two teams.
Let's step away from reality for a moment and imagine a timeline in which Ben Simmons simply dunks the ball and avoids that infamous moment.
"There's not a greater competitor in sports today than Bob Pettit," Celtics icon Bill Russell told The Sporting News in 1965, when St. Louis Hawks star Bob Pettit retired.
Cy Perkins
Hawks rising star Bob Pettit got high praise in 1955 from his coach, teammates and opponents in The Sporting News, like the NBA team also based in St. Louis at the time.
Hugo G. Autz
Trae Young is averaging 27.3 points, 9.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game this season.
The next games for the Cavaliers, Magic and Nets as well as the next two games for the Nets have been postponed, the NBA announced.
Official Release
Two games have reportedly been postponed on Sunday, and there's a possibility there will be a third.
The Nets had an 0-6 record against championship contending teams headed into the game against Atlanta, but on Friday night, they registered what seemed like their first statement win of the season.
The Brooklyn Nets had an 0-6 record against championship contending teams headed into the game against Atlanta, but on Friday night, they registered what seemed like their first statement win of the season, not to mention the fact that it came on the road against a top Eastern Conference team.
The Hornets were shorthanded against the Hawks but it hardly mattered, with Miles Bridges' massive night helping the team to a big win. The performance was the continuation of a breakout season for Bridges, with a Most Improved Player award potentially in sight.
Kane Pitman
Friday will mark the second meeting between the Hawks and 76ers since their clash in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The last time Ja Morant and Trae Young faced each other in Memphis, we saw a classic duel between two rising star point guards. Young finished with 36 points and nine assists while Morant had 28 points and seven assists.
The rules enacted by the NBA this summer to limit "non-basketball moves" have been key in promoting pace of play, aiding defenders and improving overall game quality, but the impact reaches further than you may think.
Matthew Blum
Ahead of Charlotte and Atlanta facing off on Saturday, our NBA Global staff debate which one of the team's point guards is the better passer.
A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.
A huge 10-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around. Catch up on the best game, highlight and fantasy performances from another busy day around the league including big nights for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker and many more.
Seven games around the league on Sunday, headlined by big wins for the Lakers, Hornets and Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.
The Atlanta Hawks were one of the buzz teams coming into the 2021-22 season after a breakout year. Can a win over the Milwaukee Bucks prove a launchpad for their season?
The Hawks have battled expectations and a brutal schedule to start the season. Could a big win over the Milwaukee Bucks kickstart their 2021-22 campaign?
With a huge 11-game slate, there was plenty of action around the NBA on Friday. If you missed any of it, we had you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.
The Hawks slumped to their fifth-straight loss, going down to the Jazz by a final score of 110-98. As they sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, let's take a closer look at what's holding them back in 2021-22.
Tuesday's three-game slate had no shortage of action with the Bucks, Jazz and Clippers picking up wins. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
The Hawks slumped to their fifth-straight loss, going down to the Jazz 110-98. As they sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, let's take a closer look at what's holding them back in 2021-22.
Only one of the three games on Tuesday will be on League Pass, but it should be a good one.
With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.
Saturday's six-game slate served up plenty of big performances, headlined by Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Devin Booker. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
A big night of hoops around the NBA with five games on the slate, capped off with a thriller in Los Angeles. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
What a night of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.
As part of the NBA's 75th anniversary celebration, it will honor both the league's history and its current stars with several "Classic Matchups," which will occur throughout the season.
In celebration of the NBA's 75th season, the schedule features a number of classic matchups throughout the season that unify the league's rich history with its current landscape of stars and feature franchises.
NBA.com's Kyle Irving takes a look at the MVP race in the first MVP ladder of the season.
Your 2021-22 way-too-early NBA MVP is...
It hasn't taken Trae Young long to establish himself as one of the league's best foul-drawers, but new rule changes will make it harder for him to get to the charity stripe this season.
It's time for an early-season heat check on the contenders and pretenders in the NBA. Our NBA.com Staff got together to discuss the Jazz, Bulls, Hawks, Heat and Mavericks.
We're only one week into the season, but Monday's action served up a handful of dunks we just might revisit when it comes time to crown Dunk of the Year.
It's time for an early season heat check on the contenders and pretenders in the NBA. Our staff got together to discuss the Jazz, Bulls, Hawks, Heat and Mavericks.
Nine games filled the slate on Monday night (ET), as the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets looked to remain undefeated in the early going. If you missed any of the action jump in right here for all the news, highlights and recaps of the day's play.
The Hawks know they aren't considered among the top contenders in the Eastern Conference despite reaching the Conference Finals last season. Trae Young admitted Atlanta want to prove they belong after an impressive opening night win.
Only three games on the slate but there was no shortage of highlights! Steph Curry explodes, Trae Young and the Hawks make a statement and Miami dominate the Bucks. Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights from today's action right here.
The Hawks got their season off to a winning start, blowing out the Mavericks at home. Postgame, Trae Young admitted the Hawks are aware of the chatter as they attempt to prove they belong near the top of the Eastern Conference.
The second to last day of preseason is in the books, with several teams wrapping up their preparation ahead of opening night next week. LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Trae Young were all in action, so if you missed any of it don't worry, we've got you covered.
The Celtics, Hawks and Knicks picked up wins on Saturday's three-game preseason slate. Catch up on all the key storylines, stats and highlights from Day 7 right here.
It's that time again. With the 2021-22 NBA season right around the corner, our NBA.com Global Staff is back to rank the league's next generation of talent for the fourth consecutive year. Did Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum take the top spot? Where did LaMelo Ball fall in line? We've got you covered with our annual list of best players aged 23 or under!
Not all rookie situations are created equal. It takes the right combination of coaching, culture and surrounding talent to build the right environment for a rookie to thrive. This season, a dozen rookies stand out as having a great opportunity to shine.
Day 4 of the NBA preseason is in the books. Monster dunks, classic GIF's and some Luka magic were all on the agenda. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered here with scores, notable performers and top highlights!
The Miami Heat are hoping Kyle Lowry will be one of the missing pieces to the championship puzzle. The veteran point guard impressed in his preseason debut as Miami handled the Atlanta Hawks at home.
The young superstar point guard left the game early in the second half for an injury he seemed to have picked up in a collision with Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent.
The first multi-game slate of the 2021-22 NBA preseason and there was no shortage of action. We've got you covered with the final scores, top performers, biggest storylines and more from Day 2.
The Southeast Division is in for a competitive year with the Hawks returning nearly the same roster that went to the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago, the Heat adding Kyle Lowry and the Hornets loading up with new pieces. Who will emerge as the division's best?
Which NBA franchise made the best coaching hire this past offseason?
