Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu is excited about the team’s current play/future (40-32 record/13-1 in last 14 games). (via Atlanta Hawks): “I mean, this is definitely a different roster than what y’all saw from training camp. But it takes time for a new group to gel, build that chemistry, and you’re starting to see […] The post Onyeka Okongwu: We’re winning games/having fun/playing together appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Recently, the San Antonio Spurs made headlines when big man Luke Kornet spoke out against the Atlanta Hawks’ planned Magic City Night, in tribute to a local iconic strip club. The NBA ended up stepping in and canceling the promotion, with many fans speculating that Kornet’s reservations may have had something to do with it. […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James jokingly pitches Luke Kornet-Magic City interview appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points and eight Atlanta players scored in double figures as the Hawks routed the Memphis Grizzlies 146-107 on Monday night. Atlanta outscored the Grizzlies in the first three quarters and had an insurmountable 41-point advantage at 116-75 after three periods.

There are some big games on Wednesday in the NBA. Atlanta visits Detroit in a matchup pitting a Hawks team that is rolling against a Pistons team trying to lock up the Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed. Houston plays Minnesota, a game that could factor mightily into Western Conference seeding.

Atlanta Hawks (40-32, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (52-19, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts Atlanta looking to prolong its four-game home winning streak. The Pistons are 34-11 against Eastern Conference opponents. Detroit leads the Eastern Conference with 57.8 points in the paint led by Jalen Duren averaging 14.4. The Hawks are 22-21 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta ranks seventh in the league avera...

RJ Barrett scored 27 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 23 and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Utah Jazz 143-127 on Monday night. Ja’Kobe Walter had 21 points and Scottie Barnes finished with 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as the Raptors (40-31) stopped a two-game skid. Utah rookie Ace Bailey had 37 points and Brice Sensabaugh scored 24 off the bench for the Jazz (21-51), who have lost six of seven and are eliminated from playoff contention.

Not necessarily a “setback.”

Nickeil Alexander-Walker continued his breakout stretch Monday as the Atlanta Hawks took a commanding 71-46 halftime lead vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. The 27-year-old guard spearheaded the offense for the Hawks with 22 first-half points, shooting 7-for-10 from the field before the break. The highlight captured his emphatic one-handed poster dunk and the stunned reaction that followed, […] The post Even Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker was shook by emphatic one-handed dunk appeared first on ...

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Draymond Green explained his viral moment in the Golden State Warriors' loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Tom Izzo has turned down multiple opportunities to coach in the NBA, including with the Cavaliers and Hawks. When the Lakers were willing to give UConn coach Dan Hurley a six-year, $70 million contract in 2024, Hurley asked Izzo for advice.

Jalen Johnson missed the Hawks‘ win over the Warriors on Saturday with a shoulder injury, but head coach Quin Snyder is hopeful he’ll be back in time for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies, per Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks (Twitter link). Snyder didn’t elaborate on Johnson’s injury, simply stating, “he’s okay.” Johnson, a first-time […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks meet Monday at 7:30 PM ET at State Farm Arena with both teams managing key absences. Memphis is without Ja Morant (left elbow, UCL sprain), Santi Aldama (right knee), Zach Edey (left ankle), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right 5th finger), Brandon Clarke (right calf), and Scotty Pippen Jr. (right great toe). […] The post Grizzlies vs Hawks: key injuries to watch ahead of Monday clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

With three weeks remaining in the 2025/26 regular season, only three games separate the No. 5 Raptors (39-30) from the No. 10 Hornets (37-34). The Hawks (39-32), Sixers (39-32), Magic (38-32) and Heat (38-33), in order of their seeds, are currently in-between those two clubs in the Eastern Conference standings. Those six teams are vying […]

The full injury report for Saturday’s game between Atlanta and Golden State.

Warriors The Warriors’ first meeting with the Hawks since their trade two months ago did not feature much from the players involved, as none made a major impact in Atlanta’s 126-110 win. Jonathan Kuminga struggled in limited action, Buddy Hield saw time mostly in garbage minutes, and Kristaps Porzingis did not play. Instead, Dyson Daniels […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Steve Kerr offered his most candid assessment yet of why Jonathan Kuminga's tenure with the Golden State Warriors ran its course, speaking before and after Saturday's 126-110 Hawks victory at State Farm Arena. Kuminga, traded to Atlanta last month, scored just two points on 1-for-9 shooting in 22 minutes in an underwhelming reunion. Kerr was direct about the fundamental mismatch between what Kuminga needed to develop and what a contending Golden State team could provide. "We couldn't quite of...

The Warriors and Hawks swung a trade two months ago, but in the teams’ first meeting since the deal, none of the players involved played much of a role.

Dyson Daniels delivered his most productive scoring performance of the season Saturday night, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 126-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors at State Farm Arena. The guard scored a season-high 28 points while adding six assists, seven rebounds and four steals as Atlanta improved to 39-32 and strengthened its hold […] The post Dyson Daniels’ career night powers Hawks past Warriors to complete season sweep appeared first on TalkBasket.net .