Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu Out At Least 4 Games

Atlanta Hawks backup center Onyeka Okongwu will be out at least four games due to left knee inflammation, the team announced Wednesday. Okongwu will be re-evaluated in approximately one week. Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu could return as early as next Saturday against the Miami Heat The Hawks will be in San Antonio on Thursday […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2024
Hawks star Trae Young on Knicks fans: “It’s a love-hate relationship”

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young silenced Madison Square Garden once again to send the New York Knicks crashing out of the NBA Cup. The NBA’s best villain is without a doubt Trae Young Trae Young did it again in the Big Apple. Despite entering as +280 underdogs as per the best online betting sites, the […]

Joe Lyons  •  12 Dec 2024
Hawks’ Dyson Daniels Makes NBA History

Dyson Daniels is already making an early case for Most Improved Player of the Year. The Atlanta Hawks guard has made NBA history in the first 10 games of the season. Needless to say, the New Orleans Pelicans are wishing they had the young wing’s services right now. In 10 games, Daniels has recorded 36 […]

Mathew Huff  •  13 Nov 2024
Hawks, Jalen Johnson Agree to Five-Year, $150M Extension

The Atlanta Hawks and fourth-year forward Jalen Johnson have agreed to a five-year, $150 million rookie contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and representative Lucas Newton announced on Monday. Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson averaged career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and minutes played last season Johnson, who Atlanta selected 20th overall in […]

James Foglio  •  22 Oct 2024
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 58

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the 7-foot-2, finger-wagging center who was nicknamed “Mount Mutombo” for his defensive prowess, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday. Mutombo’s family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta, Georgia, for a brain tumor. The NBA said he […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2024
AJ Griffin Considering NBA Retirement After Two Seasons

Houston Rockets forward AJ Griffin is “seriously considering” stepping away from basketball after two NBA seasons at the age of 21, according to Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Griffin, who was selected 16th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2022 draft out of Duke, did not provide a reason why he’s […]

James Foglio  •  13 Sep 2024
Amazon Prime in Talks to Livestream Bally Sports Broadcasts of 13 NBA Franchises

Amazon Prime is in talks to become a major regional sports broadcaster for the NBA, MLB, and NHL, and could livestream Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, according to Josh Kosman of The New York Post. Amazon Prime could secure all Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, five MLB teams, and nine NHL […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2024
Hawks Promote Andrew Saltzman to President of Business Enterprise, CCO

The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena announced Thursday that they have promoted Andrew Saltzman to President of Business Enterprise and Chief Commercial Officer. Saltzman previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for the team, as well as State Farm Arena. When Saltzman served as the EVP and CRO, he was responsible […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2024
Trae Young Talks About Dejounte Murray’s Departure

Atlanta Hawks star guard, Trae Young, recently shared some insight on the team’s summer. He appeared on Paul George’s podcast to discuss the offseason. Some of his remarks were certainly interesting to say the least. Young delved into the Hawks’ decision to trade Dejounte Murray and also talked about the NBA Draft. On top of […]

Mathew Huff  •  15 Aug 2024