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It’s been a frenetic start to the 2025-26 season for the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta opened the season with a blowout loss at home against the Toronto Raptors – a performance deemed as “embarrassing” by Trae Young postgame. They bounced back a couple nights later, notching an impressive comeback victory over the Orlando Magic (who have […]
3 months ago | 7 reads
The Atlanta Hawks notched their first win of their four-game road-trip with a narrow 117-112 over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Wednesday night. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks in scoring with 23 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 18 points. For the Nets, Michael Porter Jr. scored a game-high 32 points, and Cam Thomas added […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
The Atlanta Hawks were in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening to face the Nets. The Hawks are coming off a wire-to-wire loss on Monday against the Chicago Bulls, and were looking to get back in the win column. For the Nets, they were still looking for their first win of the season. It was a very […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
It’s early, but it would be great for the Hawks to put together a solid performance against the winless Brooklyn Nets. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, NY Start Time: 7:30 EST PM TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE) Radio: Sports […]
3 months ago | 3 reads
The Atlanta Hawks began their first game of a four-game trip with a loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, falling 128-123. Kristaps Porzingis led the Hawks in scoring with 27 points with Trae Young adding 21 points and 17 assists. For the Bulls, Ayo Dosunmo led eight Bulls in double-digit scoring with 21 […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
The Atlanta Hawks were in Chicago on Monday evening to face the Bulls as they start their four-game road trip. Coming off a loss against the defending champs, the Hawks are looking to get back on track this week, and they should be able to as they were fully healthy coming into the game, with […]
4 months ago | 5 reads
The Hawks try to get back to .500 on their first game of a road trip in Chicago. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: United Center, Chicago, IL Start Time: 8:00 EST PM TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE) Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) […]
4 months ago | 4 reads
The Atlanta Hawks were unable to take their first home victory of the new season on Saturday night at State Farm Arena, falling short 117-100 at the hands of the NBA’s defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks in scoring with 17 points, while Trae Young notched a double-double with 15 […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
The Hawks welcome Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s cousin, Keaton Wallace’s brother, and the rest of the defending champion Thunder. 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 EST PM TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE), NBA TV Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
The Atlanta Hawks secured their first win of the 2025-26 regular season with a comeback victory against the Orlando Magic on Friday night at the Kia Center, 111-107. Trae Young led the Hawks with 25 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 19 points. For the Magic, Franz Wagner scored a game-high 27 points with Desmond Bane […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
The Atlanta Hawks were in Orlando on Friday evening to face the Magic after a disappointing season opener against the Toronto Raptors. It would be a tough battle to redeem themselves, as they came into the matchup down Zaccharie Risacher with an ankle injury and Kristaps Porzingis with flu-like symptoms. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Onyeka Okongwu […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
The Hawks truly begin their 81-game schedule tonight in Orlando in a big division matchup. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Kia Center, Orlando, FL Start Time: 7:00 EST PM TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE) Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
On the heels of an offseason deemed as the “best in the NBA” by the league’s general managers, the Atlanta Hawks got stomped in their season opener on Wednesday night, losing by 20 points to the Toronto Raptors in a game that was basically over by the 10:00 mark of the 4th quarter. Trae Young […]
4 months ago | 4 reads
The Hawks at long last tipped off their season against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night in State Farm Arena. Atlanta deployed their expected new lineup with Kristaps Porzingis at the five to make his Hawks debut. For Toronto, it was the first time Brandon Ingram suited up for them since being acquired at the […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
The Hawks kick off their 2025-26 season with a visit from the Canadian neighbors from up north. 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 EST PM TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE) Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) […]
4 months ago | 1 read
This is the next question in a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The previous roundtable can be found here. Today’s question: what is your prediction for record for the Hawks this season? And how far do they go in the playoffs? Wes: I think the […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
After a promising rookie season as the No. 1 overall pick, Zaccharie Risacher came into his second year looking bigger, stronger, and (maybe) taller. He also came back with a new hairstyle. Nonetheless, Risacher showed a lot of things to be excited for last season. He wasn’t the typical No. 1 pick who had a […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
This is the next question in a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The previous roundtable can be found here. Today’s question: what is your boldest take for the Hawks in 2025-26? Wes: The Hawks finish top 10 in both offense and defense […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
Today was the deadline for first-round picks in the 2022 NBA Draft to reach rookie extensions with their respective teams, and the big player that met the criteria for Atlanta was last year’s Defensive Player of the Year runner up and reigning Most Improved Player, Dyson Daniels. With a few hours to spare, Shams Charania […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
This is the second of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The first roundtable can be found here. The second question: what is the best lineup the Hawks could use to close a game? Wes: I’m going to cheat and give you […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
This is the first of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The first question: who is someone that will outperform expectations or break out this season? Wes: I’m keeping my eye on Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Even though he was signed in the offseason […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
Atlanta made some moves towards finalizing their opening day roster. The Hawks announced earlier today that they had waived center Charles Bassey and guard Lamont Butler. That pair will likely clear waivers and end up on the College Park Skyhawks, earning a cool $85,300 if they last a few months with the team. Now, this […]
4 months ago | 4 reads
The Atlanta Hawks were at home to face the Houston Rockets in their final preseason game before they get things started next week against the Toronto Raptors. After a thrilling win against the Miami Heat on Monday with none of the regular rotation playing, the Hawks had them back in the finale, with the exception […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
The Hawks conclude their brief preseason slate with their second game against the Rockets. 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 EST PM TV: ESPN 2 Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) Streaming: Watch ESPN (out of market), Fubo […]
4 months ago | 6 reads
At his best, Kristaps Porziņġis is one of the top stretch big men in the league, with the potential to completely change a team on both ends of the court as he enters his 10th season in the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks made a major move this summer by acquiring Kristaps Porziņġis from the Boston […]
4 months ago | 2 reads