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Atlanta Hawks Analysis: Where the Hawks stand after the All Star break

As we enter the home stretch of the 2025-26 NBA season, there’s no denying that it’s been a topsy-turvy couple of months for the Atlanta Hawks. At the end of November, Atlanta’s record stood at 13-8, they had picked up nine wins in their last twelve outings and were sitting as the five-seed in the […]

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Roster tidbits: Houstan promoted, Djurisic waived, Kuminga sidelined

It’s been a busy day before the return to action for the Atlanta Hawks. First, reports broke about forward Caleb Houstan being converted from his two-way deal onto a standard contract for the rest of the season: Since the Hawks already had 15 standard contract players, they needed to waive someone. Unfortunately, that someone was […]

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A schedule lookahead as Hawks look to finish regular season strong

At various points across January and February, the Atlanta Hawks looked like a team that needed the All-Star break. Heading into the break on the back of a three-game losing streak would be one such indicator that the break was a welcome one, and could use the team to rest, while also looking fondly at […]

A recap of Jalen Johnson’s first All-Star Weekend

Becoming an All-Star is probably every player’s dream, and some are able to make it a reality as they climb the ranks in the league. This year, Jalen Johnson put himself in that position, averaging 23.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game midway through the season. Not only was he selected to the […]

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2026 NBA All-Star Game: start time, TV, streaming, game thread

Jalen Johnson competes in his first All-Star Game as part of a US vs. the world round robin format. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, CA Start Time: 5:00 PM EDT TV: NBC Streaming: Peacock

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2026 NBA Shooting Stars: start time, TV, streaming, game thread

Jalen Johnson competes with Team Cameron in the Kia Shooting Stars event. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, CA Start Time: 5:00 PM EDT TV: NBC Streaming: Peacock

2026 NBA Rising Stars Game: start time, TV, streaming, game thread

Zaccharie Risacher plays for Team T-Mac in a spotlight for rookies and sophomores as part of a four-team round robin format competition. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, CA Start Time: 9:00 PM EDT Streaming: Peacock

Fourth quarter comeback not enough as Hawks fall 110-107 to Hornets

The Atlanta Hawks were in Charlotte on Wednesday evening to face the Hornets. This was the last game for the Hawks before the All-Star break, and it would’ve been good for them to get a win, especially against a Hornets team that is right behind them in the standings. These two just saw each other […]

Hawks at Hornets: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

The Atlanta Hawks (26-29) look to turn around fortunes tonight against the Charlotte Hornets (25-29), who are missing two starters due to their involvement in fisticuffs. Starting lineup: Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC Start Time: 7:00 PM EDT TV: FanDuel […]

Risacher named as replacement to Rising Stars challenge

Last year’s number one overall draft pick Zaccharie Risacher was overlooked on the initial list for the 2026 Rising Stars event at the All-Star Weekend that will take place in under a week’s time. I outlined his injury-riddled disappointing second season earlier. But with Ajay Mitchell of the Oklahoma City Thunder ruled out for the […]

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Shorthanded Hawks can’t recover from second quarter burst

One decisive quarter proved too much for the Atlanta Hawks to overcome. The Hawks surrendered 40 points in the second quarter and never fully recovered in a 138–116 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night at Target Center. Atlanta was shorthanded, as Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels were both ruled out before tipoff. Johnson […]

Hawks at T’Wolves: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

The Atlanta Hawks (26-28) will be without Eastern Conference Player of the Week Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels against the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-22) tonight. Probable starting lineup: Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA Start Time: 7:30 PM EDT TV: FanDuel […]

First-timer to stay busy during All-Star weekend

Jalen Johnson has ascended in meteoric fashion during his five-year basketball career. Johnson has gone from G Leaguer, to rotation player, to franchise cornerstone in that short span. And now, he’s been named to his first All-Star Game in his career. The weekend festivities will take place in southern California, primarily in the Intuit Dome […]

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Hawks fall short late against Hornets, lose 126-119

The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Saturday evening to face the Charlotte Hornets. The Hawks were coming off a clutch win against the Utah Jazz a couple of days ago, with big help from Jock Landale, who made his debut with the team. The Hawks also will have some new players this time around, […]

Hornets at Hawks: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

The Atlanta Hawks (26-27) try to corral the hottest team in the NBA, the Charlotte Hornets (24-28). Starting lineup: Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA Start Time: 7:30 PM EDT TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE), Atlanta News First (WANF), […]

Passing out grades for the deadline moves

The 2026 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the Hawks’ roster looks fairly different as compared to earlier in the season. We have yet to see three of the acquired players play for the team, but enough dust has settled by now to judge the totality of the moves. Let’s get to it […]

Clutch buckets down the stretch leads Hawks to 121-119 win over Jazz

The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Thursday evening to face the Utah Jazz. With the NBA trade deadline behind them, the Hawks didn’t have most of the players that they traded for in this matchup, but they were able to have Jock Landale in the lineup after acquiring him yesterday. In fact, Landale made […]

Here’s the new-look Hawks roster after the 2026 NBA trade deadline

The Hawks were busy this deadline, wheeling and dealing to remake their roster. Here’s a summary of where things stand for the team after the NBA trade deadline: The players the Hawks acquired: The players the Hawks sent out: The new, full Hawks roster 2026 Hawks draft picks remaining Which addition are you most excited […]

Jazz at Hawks: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

The new look Atlanta Hawks (25-27) take on the new look Utah Jazz (16-35). Players available: Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA Start Time: 7:30 PM EDT TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE) Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) Streaming: FanDuel […]

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Report: Hawks flip Kennard for Lakers guard and second, waive Reath

The Hawks remained busy on deadline day. After getting a strong last month from their offseason guard acquisition, Luke Kennard is now on the move to the Western Conference. This from Shams Charania of ESPN: Kennard is shooting a league-leading 49.7% from three after taking criticism for his passivity to begin his stint with the […]

Report: Hawks snag Kuminga, Hield from Golden State

In a stunning development, the Atlanta Hawks have reportedly traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield per Shams Charania of ESPN. Porzingis was acquired over the summer, and played just 17 games in a Hawks uniform before being moved. He averaged 17.1 points and 5.1 rebounds […]

Report: Hawks (once again) acquire Jock Landale

The Hawks have reportedly added a center one day before the trade deadline tomorrow. In fact, it’s a player they already know. This per Shams Charania of ESPN: Landale has played the entire season with the Memphis Grizzlies, but he was included in a blockbuster deal that took him with Jaren Jackson Jr. to the […]

Johnson, McCollum lead Hawks to commanding 127-115 victory in Miami

In a matchup featuring the two fastest teams in the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks were in South Beach to take on the Miami Heat on Tuesday evening. After dropping two consecutive games against Houston and Indiana, the Hawks were looking to get back to winning ways — and keep the surging Charlotte Hornets* off their […]

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